Philip Moeller

Articles by Moeller, Philip

How to Build Your Own Retirement Village

February 8, 2010

Connected by technology, local, low-cost programs help seniors stay in their homes as they age.

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Design Awards Enable Aging in Place

February 4, 2010

Winners offer enhanced accessibility, energy conservation, and smart technology features.

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Design Awards Enable Aging in Place

February 4, 2010

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Is it OK to Make Fun of Older People?

February 3, 2010

Here are recent comments from a popular radio show; let us know if you think they crossed the line.

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Obama Retirement Proposals Tell a Sad Story

February 1, 2010

Voluntary automatic IRA plans would use tax incentives to force us to make long-avoided choices.

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How to Cut Retirement Fund Expenses

January 29, 2010

Create thousands in retirement savings simply by trimming 401(k) and IRA fees.

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Home Repair Tips for Winter Damages

January 27, 2010

Frozen pipes and damaged roofs are top problems and can cause bigger headaches if not fixed promptly.

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Unhappiness, Yes; Defeatism, No

January 25, 2010

In these hard times, give the country credit for continuing to do some things right.

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4 Essential Steps to Financial Reality

January 22, 2010

To have an accurate picture of your finances, compare year-end 2009 and 2008 positions.

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Target Date Funds Up 27 Percent for Year

January 21, 2010

Gains only 4 percent for fourth quarter as specialized retirement funds recover much of 2008 losses.

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End-of-Life Medical Spending Not So Wasteful

January 20, 2010

Economists find our last years have a lot of value and perhaps merit expensive life-extending care.

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8 Possible Social Security Benefit Changes

January 18, 2010

Preparing for program reforms, the General Accountability Office looks at possible benefit changes.

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Best Consumer Stocks for a Recovering Economy

January 15, 2010

As the economy slowly recovers, here are Standard & Poor’s picks for the strongest consumer stocks.

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Now is the Time for Senior Housing Decision

January 13, 2010

Hard-hit communities offering great deals and discounts but supply will tighten as economy recovers.

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Fact and Fiction Blur in 401(k) Fund Story

January 11, 2010

The spin game continues in Washington even as funds recover much of their losses.

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10 Reasons You Need a Pet

January 7, 2010

Companionship tops a long list of why having a pet is good for seniors' health and happiness.

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10 Reasons Older People Need Pets

January 7, 2010

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Many Medicare Enrollment Options Still Open

January 6, 2010

You may still have three months to find a plan that saves money or provides better coverage.

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10 Money Tips for 2010

January 4, 2010

As the new year begins, review your finances, get on the right track, and stay there.

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Your Guide to Social Security, Part Three

December 31, 2009

Understanding how benefits are set will help you make the best decisions for your retirement needs.

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Your Guide to Social Security, Part Two

December 30, 2009

Understanding how benefits are set will help you make the best decisions for your retirement needs.

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Your Guide to Social Security, Part One

December 29, 2009

Understanding how benefits are set will help you make the best decisions for your retirement needs.

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Don't Let Wealth Impede Good Decisions

December 23, 2009

The accumulation of wealth can become it's own reward, affecting spending and charitable decisions.

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10 Important Personal Technology Products

December 22, 2009

As high tech goes mainstream, keeping up with trends is no longer optional.

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2010 Just Might Be a Good Year to Die

December 21, 2009

Estate taxes are slated to disappear next year as Congress seems likely to miss deadline to act.

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