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Use strategy to hit your 2012 resolutions

January 06, 2012 9:56:55 AM by Administrator Account

Fit for Life by Jeanine Achin

Most New Year’s resolutions are rejected well before they become a habit. That is because any change requires support and guidance in order to turn it into a new reality. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Institute on Health suggests several best practices that might help you achieve your fitness goals.

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Medicare recipients could save on drugs

January 06, 2012 9:54:50 AM by Administrator Account

From the Director's Desk by Catherine Taylor

In 2011 under provisions of the Affordable Care Act, Medicare Part D enrollees received a 50 percent discount on brand name prescription medications and a 7 percent discount on generic medications in the so-called doughnut hole or coverage gap of their prescription drug plans. This year, the discount for generic medications is up to 14 percent.

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Heat up January days with French toast

January 06, 2012 9:50:58 AM by Administrator Account

Budget Kitchen by Portia Little

After all the holiday hoopla, it’s time for some down-home comfort food. And what could be more comforting than French toast on a cold winter’s morning in New England?

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Planning will lessen your income taxes

January 06, 2012 9:49:07 AM by Administrator Account

By Meg Chevalier

Low-and moderate-in-come workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2011 and the years ahead.
The saver’s credit helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to individual retirement accounts (IRA), 401(k) plans and similar retirement programs. Also known as the retirement savings contributions credit, the saver’s credit is available in addition to any other tax savings that apply.

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New wonders of nature are thrilling

January 06, 2012 9:36:08 AM by Administrator Account

Senior Travel Talk by Moe Rondeau

After announcing the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007, the New7Wonders Foundation began worldwide voting to select the New 7 Wonders of Nature, a list of the seven most incredible natural wonders of the modern world. Voting ended on Nov. 11, when the following preliminary winners were announced: Amazon Rainforest (South America), Halong Bay (Vietnam), Iguazu Falls (Argentina/Brazil), Jeju Island (South Korea), Komodo (Indonesia), Puerta Princesa Subter-ranean River (Philippines) and Table Mountain (South Africa).

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