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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 18, 2006

Page

13

Social Security speeds up disability claims for terminal illness

Yes the same eligibility rules apply, but Social Security identifies terminal cases early and processes them quickly. Your sister should contact her local Social Security office asap to apply for benefits. Prepared by the Social Security Administration.

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Handling a Difficult Co worker and Workplace Gossip

A workplace coach advises setting boundaries with a highly anxious coworker. Focus on work conversations, offer brief empathy, and avoid group complaints. If behavior escalates, involve human resources for potential mental health support.

Lock in low college loan rates before July 1

As students learn college decisions Ames families face tuition worries and the looming rate hike. Experts urge consolidating loans before June 30 to secure current low fixed rates, with subsidies moving to 6.8 percent for Stafford and 8.5 percent for PLUS loans on July 1.

Ames High School Mark Kantrowitz FinAid.org U.S. Department of Education Mark Brenner College Loan Corp Pat Scherschel Sallie Mae Scherschel Kantrowitz Brenner Dallas Michael Collins Collins

Online resources for merging college loan debt guidance

A roundup of web sites offering student loan consolidation help. Resources include American Education Services, AMSA, PIRG Higher Education Project, Federal Direct Consolidation Loans Information Center, Student Loan Consolidator, and Sallie Mae. Each provides tips, primers, eligibility details, benefits, and application guidance for consolidating existing loans.

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Roadside Plans Compete for Value Across AAA AARP Allstate

New York readers see roadside assistance as a value buy with plans from AAA and AARP offering basic towing locksmith and minor repairs. Memberships range from 38 to 80 dollars annually with discounts on travel and insurance. Allstate Progressive and State Farm offer insurance extensions under 5 to 156 dollars, mainly towing, with limited extras.

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