Nuts and bolts of your new budget third in series
This is the third in a four part budget series from 2008. It outlines five steps to build a workable personal budget: tally take home pay, list expenses from essentials to non essentials, subtract expenses from income, and adjust to balance. Plan monthly revisions, use cash envelopes for tracking tough items, and communicate with a partner.
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Retirement rethink shows longer lifespans and higher costs
A couple retires to a French chateau only to find misery, missing friends, and costly leisure. The piece argues longer lives and rising costs demand new retirement thinking, with many Baby Boomers planning to work past 65 and explore flexible, redefined paths. It cites experts from AARP and Don’t Retire Rewire and suggests budgeting, planning, and staying engaged.
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Correcting a mis-spelled name on a recognition letter
Acknowledging a mis-spelling in a VP recognition letter should be handled discreetly. Ask the vice president's assistant to correct the name, explain the letter's value, and request an updated version while avoiding public reprimand or premature job-search framing.
XtremeMac MicroMemo turns iPods into voice recorders
The MicroMemo plugs into the bottom of an iPod and uses its menus to record audio. Files can be imported into iTunes and it works with most iPod models. Priced at $60, it targets students who carry iPods on campus.
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Children qualify for dependent benefits on your disability record
If you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, your children may receive dependent's benefits based on your work record even if they're not disabled. Benefits continue until they turn 18 or 19 if still in high school. If they are disabled when they reach 18, benefits may continue into adulthood. Call 800 772 1213 or visit socialsecurity.gov for details.
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