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Veterans Post

VA home loans are great deal

One of the biggest benefits veterans have is the home loan guaranty program.

Share your money before you die

Don't wait for your savings to fall victim to new estate tax laws

Now that the long-debated estate tax rules have finally been settled, let’s get real.

Senior News Line: Navigating the Medicare maze

Know the facts before you sign up for Medicare

Baby boomers are turning 65 at the rate of 10,000 per day. When we do, we’re eligible to sign up for Medicare.

Senior Calendar

Stay on your feet

The Center for Independent Living will offer a free six-week FUNctional Independence Training (F.I.T.) course.

Estate taxes for 2013 and beyond

Estate tax situation stabalized

Congress has stabilized the estate tax situation.

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Pet Rescue by Judy's dream comes true

Finding a 'forever home'

After moving 11 times, Pet Rescue by Judy is finally home — almost.

No easy answers for long-term care

Planning ahead may help get the care you want

For many people, it's time to take stock of finances and to start planning for the future.

Prescription discount card saves millions

The card is free and can save you money.

Relief is in sight for many Central Floridians who struggle to afford their medical prescriptions.

Junk food tied to bad moods

Discomfort food

An interesting study from the University of Pennsylvania shows that eating “comfort food” to help a bad mood actually can worsen the mood .

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Seniors go Gangnam Style in Longwood

K-Pop retirees

It’s not just the younger generations catching on to the newest dance trends - seniors are catching up.

Veterans Post

Adaptive sports for disabled vets

Disabled veterans who participate in adaptive sports experience less stress and less dependency on medication.

Health booth can’t replace doctor

Self service health booths coming soon

Coming to a Walmart or Sam’s Club near you: a self-service health booth.

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YMCA programs help seniors get moving again

Chair bound? Not anymore

The program is designed to work the group’s well-worn joints through the Crosby YMCA’s partnership with the Mayflower.

Senior Calendar

Learn about being a guardian

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a guardian?

Which IRA is best?

Choosing between a Roth or traditional IRA

Which is better, the Roth IRA or traditional IRA? The answer is: it depends.

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