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OT – USA Today said…
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I saw in USA Today…. They mentioned the Social Securtiy *surplus*…. Folks, those of you who PAY SS *taxes* have been OVERPAYING for quite some time… you do NOT get a refund. The ‘overpayment’ by those of us who pay into SS in the USA will be about 163 BILLION [...]
Payoff mortgage or not?
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >How do you go about determingin whether it makes financial sense to pay >off > >a mortgage in preparation for retirement? > >We refinanced last year for a 30 year 5.75% loan. > >Retirement is in 10 years. We were doubling up the principle [...]
When will Lowes sell solar panels?
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The other day I was in lowes and noticed, they have landscape accent lights that are solar powered. This begs the question when will I be able to walk into my local hardware store and buy a solar panel?
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> The other day I was in lowes and noticed, they have [...]
On a new med for neuro pain….
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Hi all… I went to my appointment at MAPS again today…hopefully my last, if the new GP I have an appointment with next week goes well… Anyhow, the NP I saw (seems always to be a different one every time) decided to ask if I would try another med for neuropathic [...]
91 Park ave.
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Hello all, My parents have a 91 Park Avenue. We live in the south and dont have a whole lot of bad cold weather but when we do their car won’t start. If you try it early and it wont start they can let it sit until it warms up outside [...]
Social Security
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My name is Laurie and I live in Denver, CO. Fortunately, we have great mental health support at the county mental health center here in Arapahoe County. I’ve just received my second denial from S.S. and want advice on how to proceed. I’m a single parent, diagnosed four years ago, and had [...]
Negotiating Selling Price of House
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> That doesn’t mean the *house* itself was worth it, but that other > factors were involved.
and: > A house in not-so-perfect condition should not be priced the same as > a comparable house in excellent condition.
Tina, I think these two statements show the problem. Any factors that [...]
Medicare changes – IMPORTANT
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Medicare Changes: Yes there are many changes to both medicare and medicaid. It is imperative that we, as a community tell our congres people that we as a community will have a say. It is unfortunate taht the older generation and the handicapped community have got to suffer these [...]
Medicare Changes – IMPORTANT
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Congress is in the process of making changes to the laws that affect Medicare benefits. Did you know that changes ALREADY in effect, limit Medicare benefits to $1500 of Occupational, Physical and Speech therapy PER YEAR. That amount doesn’t begin to cover therapy necessary for a serious illness. It [...]
The right to sue HMO's for treatment
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Let me start by saying that in this last year that I have been revolted by the conduct of the President and the support he received from other Democrats… so I am sympathetic to the Republicans. ONE EXCEPTION IS A KEY ISSUE IN HEALTH CARE REFORM. We as patients need the [...]