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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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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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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