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Check Out These Smart Sensors for Your Home

By Jeremy Cleland for Tech Connect−  If you want to keep track of your home’s energy consumption, lights, appliances, security and other devices, there are a range of sensors that can help you keep better tabs. Here are the sensors I checked out for my home, and that you’ll most

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6 Ways to Invest Your Money in 2016
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6 Ways to Invest Your Money in 2016

By Patrick Vernon – An investor that rests on their laurels is unlikely to succeed. The way to get the best return is to invest in a broad portfolio – and regularly review your success and investigate new opportunities. So, as we start to look ahead to 2016, what investments

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Going Green
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Going Green without Compromising Quality in Business

It’s a tricky issue to going green without compromising quality or success in business. The vast majority of businesses want to cut their carbon footprint to help protect the environment, but they just don’t feel they have the budget to make a meaningful impact or the resources to dedicate to

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how to start your own blog
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How to Start Your Own Blog and Share Your Life’s Journey

By Monica Beyer –  It’s never too late to begin blogging. What better way can you share your amazing life experiences than with a blog anyone can read from their smartphone or computer? And for you, modern blogging tools make writing online easier than ever. Make a plan Sure, you

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5 Technologies Ideal for Baby Boomers
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5 Technologies Ideal for Baby Boomers

By Shaun Chatman – At the end of World War II, families started having babies at a remarkable rate. Babies born between 1946 and 1964 are now lovingly known as the “baby boomers.” This generation was originally resistant to technology, but now they are embracing it. Technology advancements can enhance

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bank loans
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Alternatives to Bank Loans That Your Business Should be Using

The bank is most definitely not the only resource for accessing business loans. During the recent economic downturn, many banks stopped lending at all and this compelled businesses to look at alternatives for raising finance. These alternatives have flourished and are a viable option for many companies. Use your assets

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5 killer marketing ideas for small business owners
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5 Killer Marketing Ideas for the Small Business Owner

By Patrick Vernon – As a small business owner you must always be on the lookout for marketing opportunities and new ways of getting your brand noticed. You might be using social media and paying for advertising on leading sites already as a method but have you considered these killer

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the friends you choose determine your success
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The Friends You Choose Determine Your Success

 By Stephanie Scheller– In early 2012 I attended two wealth-building/personal-growth seminars back to back in my hometown. While the information I learned at both seminars was great, I actually learned something more valuable when I realized that many of the attendees at the first seminar were also in attendance at

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preparing for financial problems
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Be Prepared for Financial Problems

By Patrick Vernon – Are you financially prepared for whatever life could throw at you? If faced with an unexpected and costly situation, would you be able to get through it? These probably aren’t questions you want to consider – no one wants to think the worst as they start

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how to fly above the siliver ceiling
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Anna Letitia Cook

How to Fly Above the Silver Ceiling

By Anna Letitia Cook− What is the infamous silver ceiling and how does it relate to you? There are two types of definition: An unspoken barrier to promotion that is experienced by some older employees. A silver ceiling may exist because management believes older employees are not sufficiently innovative, or

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Raising Money for Your Business Venture

By Delan Cooper– You may have dozens of unique ideas for a business, but none of them have come to fruition because of financial woes. When you look at some of the top companies in the world, they didn’t start out with millions of dollars. Some of them even started

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Glass-ceiling Grans 2-)
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Anna Letitia Cook

Glass-Ceiling Grans 2-0

By Anna Cook− Christine Lagarde, Hillary Clinton, Marillyn Hewson (Lockheed Martin), Indra Nooyi (Pepsi), Carolyn McCall (EasyJet) and Moya Greene (Royal Mail) – what do these leaders have in common? Power – obviously – but also being women and over 50! Winners on two strikes – one in the eye

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4 difficult after 50 financial decisions
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Patricia Sarmiento

4 Difficult After-50 Financial Decisions Made Easy

By Patricia Sarmiento− In many ways your golden years really are golden. As you make the most of retirement, you have more time to spend with friends and family, doing hobbies you love, traveling, and trying new things. What you don’t hear much about are the downsides of post-50 living,

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What is a Reverse Mortgage?
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What is a Reverse Mortgage

By Alberta Lim – As a mature woman either anticipating retirement or already enjoying it, financial independence has never been more important. You have worked hard your entire life in in different aspects; perhaps establishing a successful career, raising happy children, taking care of aging parents, nurturing a loving marriage,

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traits to be a successful entrepreneur
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5 Traits You Need To Be A Successful Entrepreneur

The desire to start a successful business is something felt by people all over the world. No matter what culture you live in, there will always be people who have the strong desire to establish themselves in the business world and make a difference. Do you ever wonder if you

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Medicare Fraud
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Stop Medicare Fraud

The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a group of highly trained volunteers who teach others about health care and Medicare fraud. SMP volunteers show Medicare and Medicaid recipients how to protect against, detect, and report fraud. We believe that working with healthcare users to prevent fraud will: Protect our citizens’

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Bucket list
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A Financial Bucket List: 5 Simple Steps to Make Life (and Death) Easier

Procrastination is the biggest enemy of estate planning; without careful preparation, you could leave your family with a significant financial burden. While pondering your passing is never a pleasant activity, it is essential that you prepare for the inevitable as thoroughly as possible. The only way to make sure you

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tax implications of income drawdown vs. annuity
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Tax Implications of Income Drawdown vs. an Annuity in UK

By Ryan Smith – Tens of thousands of people have this year been forced to rethink their retirements. Chancellor George Osborne’s ‘pension freedoms’ were announced in the 2014 Budget Speech, with the biggest change being the removal of restrictions on people’s defined contribution schemes. As the pension freedoms have been

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