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September 11, 2018
Dorothy

News For Older Americans Four Tips For Better Managing Your Retirement Budget

(NAPSI)—A recent survey by Ameriprise Financial found that 68 percent of retirees with at least $100,000 in assets have not yet taken money out of their savings, beyond what they must withdraw as part of the IRS’ required mini-mum distributions from their retirement accounts. It turns out that the transition from saving money to living

September 11, 2018
Dorothy

Moving Ideas Five Tips To Help You On The Road To Your New Home

(NAPSI)—Whenever you rent a truck to move yourself from one home to another, keeping these five facts in mind can help you and your furniture all arrive in good order and good time. Let time be on your side. When planning your trip, take into account the time of day you intend to travel and

September 11, 2018
Dorothy

Technology Improving Our Lives A Beloved Dog, A Stolen Car And…A Happy Ending

(NAPSI)—It started out as a normal day for Mary Harrison—until she briefly left her car running outside of her home with her shih tzu Molly in the backseat and went inside for just a second. When she came back outside, however, her car—and Molly—were gone. She called Verizon to see if her phone could help

September 11, 2018
Dorothy

HINTS FOR THE HOME “Alexa, Lower My Energy Bill!” Finding Your “Smart” Home Climate Control Voice

(NAPSI)—“Alexa, lower my energy bill!” While it might not be quite that simple, did you know that now your home heating and cooling system can be controlled through a smart home device, such as Amazon Alexa? In fact, homeowners can combine “smart” home climate control technologies with the latest air-conditioning systems to significantly increase energy

September 11, 2018
Dorothy

Making Life More Fun How To Plan A Big-Group Mountain Vacation

(NAPSI)—From destination weddings to family reunions and corporate outings, planning a group affair can be quite a large feat. Whether you’re gathering 50 or hundreds of your closest family and friends, you’ll need plenty of space and things to do. Big hotels or resorts are often quick-to-mind, but bringing everyone together in one spot to