Author Archives: Easy Seniors Life
Author Archives: Easy Seniors Life
COMMUNITY STANDARDS Life is all about change — and moving to a senior community is a big one. It’s not only smart but also necessary to do plenty of research before making such a major move. Things to keep in mind range from the basics (cost, location) to lifestyle concerns, such as your need for […]
Read moreWatch your web surfing If you have a smartphone or tablet, the Nielsen Panel—yes the same people who monitor television ratings—will pay you $50 a year to keep its app on your device and browse the web like you normally do. The information it collects remains totally anonymous, according to the company. Don’t want to […]
Read moreFREE FOR ALL Freebies are everywhere. Restaurants will hurl free food at you for your birthday. Retailers will unload free samples on you just for your loyalty. Yet there are myriad everyday freebies available to consumers even when it isn’t their birthday. The purpose is the same: to get people to try goods and services […]
Read morePOP QUIZ When it comes to things like the cost of raising a child or how much to spend on housing, do you know your stuff? In a recent issue of AARP The Magazine, personal finance expert George Mannes provides a wealth of eye-opening information designed to help Americans get a handle on their finances. […]
Read more20 Tips to Save More Money and Retire Rich You can find some great deals at the dollar store — that is, if you shop at a store where everything costs just $1. Despite their names, Dollar General and Family Dollar do not charge a dollar or less for everything. However, Dollar Tree and 99 […]
Read moreYou hide from your feelings You might be a ‘perfectly hidden depressed person,’ says Fayetteville, Arkansas psychologist Margaret Rutherford, PhD, where people think, ‘This is someone out there in the community, very task-oriented, almost perfectionistic. She has her act together.’ On the inside you might be grappling with unresolved or troubling issues, but you don’t […]
Read moreNot Worth It There are some items and experiences that are worth paying a little extra for, while others are simply not worth it. When deciding whether to spend or save, it’s important to figure out if the more expensive option is really the better one. Click through to find out which items are worth […]
Read moreA hacker shares his secrets to help you stay safe We all have computers and laptops, but are we doing all we can to stop our personal information from being stolen online? We spoke to a professional ethical hacker who gives us his top tips to make sure you don’t fall victim to theft.
Read moreIn a world where people are preoccupied with multitasking, taking on a hobby can offer a welcome respite. Pursuing hobbies and interests can give you the chance to focus on a solitary task, clear your mind, be creative and even open your world to new opportunities. Better yet, you don’t have to overspend to start […]
Read more9 Things Retirees Should Never Keep in Their Wallets You and your hard-earned savings have finally made it to retirement. Why risk losing anything if your wallet goes missing or is stolen? Because with every new bank slip that bulges from the seams, your personal information is getting less and less safe. With just your […]
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