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Retired judge should volunteer to serve as receiver for Central Falls
At what point does “public service” become self-enrichment? When close to a half million taxpayer dollars is directed to one politically connected couple, it seems clear to me that a line has been cro
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Plan how to pass on assets
The message regarding the need to save for retirement is sinking in. More and more of us are putting money aside using vehicles such as individual retirement accounts (IRA) and employer-sponsored reti
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Invite three sisters into your garden
Victory gardens during World War II were introduced in the United States to reduce the pressure on the public food supply brought on by the war effort.
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Seniors: Put brakes on bus service cuts
Many of Rhode Island’s seniors need public transportation to “age in the community” successfully.
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Whip up safety measures
The word hurricane has its origin in the religions of past civilizations.
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Study: Exercise can
It’s conventional wisdom that exercise is important for general health and well-being, but did you know that exercising is just as beneficial and perhaps even more important for people who live with d
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Vintage clothing is hot
There is nothing more plentiful in the average home than clothing and textiles.
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Meet the candidates in person or online
This primary election season at AARP-Rhode Island we will be utilizing technology in a new way during our meet the candidate forums.
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Older voters: We want results, not doughnuts
I found it amazing that with all the financial challenges facing the state, the General Assembly was still able to hear an array of whimsical bills that really had nothing to do with solving the state
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Extension of stimulus money is vital to long-term care
When Congress enacted the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), also known as the economic stimulus bill, it included a temporary increase in the Medicaid federal medical assistance per
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10 routes feature Mexican culture, past
Mexico is the perennial favorite international destination for U.S. vacationers, according to the annual Travel Trends Survey conducted by Travel Leaders.
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Take a walk to help end Alzheimer’s disease
Summertime: A time for fun in the sun and time to start thinking about your favorite local charity and Memory Walk, of course.
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Sleep well; fitness depends on it
One of the biggest excuses people give themselves for not exercising is a lack of energy.
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IRS rules apply to summertime jobs
Did you know that your summer day care expenses may qualify for an income tax credit, and that students working summer jobs have to pay taxes on their income?
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Salads are satisfying summer fare
It’s the salad days of summer. With the temps breaking records in the Ocean and Bay states, we’re turning to cool main-dish and hearty side salads.
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Joint accounts pose unique challenges
Are joint accounts safe from risk of loss for payment of nursing home expenses? It sounds like a simple question.
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Firms should be licensed, insured, bonded
Q: What are the three most important questions to ask when hiring a companion company?
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