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February 2008

February 26, 2008

Why buy long term care insurance?

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February 08, 2008

to Help Seniors and Others Convert to HDTV Department Of Commerce Offers up to $80

On February 17, 2009, all full-powered television stations will begin broadcasting only in
digital, as required by law. To assist U.S. households with this historic transition, the
National Telecommunication and Information Administration, part of the U.S.
Department of Commerce, created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program to help
Americans continue receiving over-the-air television after February 17, 2009.

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February 02, 2008

Long Term Care -- An Impending Crisis for the Elderly

If we were to ask an older person what his or her most important concerns or wishes for the future are, we would probably get a variety of different answers. But according to surveys frequently conducted among the elderly, the most likely answers we would receive would include the following three principal concerns or wishes.

Remaining independent in the home without intervention from others.
Maintaining good health and receiving adequate health care.
Having enough money for everyday needs and not outliving assets and income

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