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Congress — The Branch of Government Everyone Loves to Hate

Posted on 08/15/2012 by | Politics | Comments

Bulletin Today | PoliticsEverybody hates Congress. Not exactly a news flash, is it? These days the frustration with — and outright dislike of — Congress is accepted background not only for the voting public, but also for lots of congressional candidates, who routinely disparage the performance of the government they hope to join. But there’s also evidence that voters 50 and older, in particular, are just plain fed up with government. And that dynamic could have an impact on close races this fall. …

Intergenerational Programming Thrives

Posted on 03/10/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Home & FamilyThis is awesome. Check out this video and article on how intergenerational programming — in other words, bringing older and younger folks together to build relationships across generations — has been booming as of late. While you generally see these kinds of programs as one-visit stops by a student to an older folk in a retirement home, intergenerational programming is not about charity, but about fostering a sense of community and comradery. Make sure to check it out.

Taking an Excursion for Your Medical Needs?

Posted on 12/8/2010 by | General News | Comments

Personal HealthDoesn’t seem to make sense, but it’s actually becoming more and more common. While medical tourism has existing for some time — where Americans will travel abroad to other countries to get necessary medical treatment for cheaper — a new trend is growing in the U.S.: Domestic medical travel. Via AARP Bulletin: [A]s medical travel firms negotiate attractive rates with doctors, clinics and hospitals and market them to insurance companies, employer-funded health plans and individuals. While hospitals don’t like to …

Pet Insurance: Is it Worth It?

Posted on 09/9/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Home & FamilyAARP gets into the yays and nays of getting pet insurance in a Bulletin piece today. Any pet owner knows that while paying a monthly dues for pet insurance is less than appealing, trips to the vet can often be an obscene amount of money — even sometimes more expensive than your own doc’s visits: This year, pet owners will spend nearly $13 billion on veterinary care, the American Pet Products Association estimates. That’s up from about $8 billion in …

Election Year 2010: Hold Onto Yer Hats!

Posted on 09/3/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

PoliticsAARP Bulletin has a must-read on the atmosphere around the 2010 elections, and what you should expect: The elections have Tea Party candidates, sex scandals, lie detector tests, third parties, professional wrestling magnates, intra-party squabbling and more. Thirty-seven Senate seats are at stake, there are races for governor in nearly 40 states, and all of the seats in the House of Representatives are at stake. Control of Congress is really up for grabs this year, as Democrats are trying to …

99 Ways to Save!

Posted on 07/22/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsEveryone is trying to save money anywhere they can these days, while still doing all the things they love, like traveling and indulging in your favorite foods and restaurants. (I personally can’t wait for the coupon section each Sunday!) AARP Bulletin has a great list of 99 Great Ways to Save – with tips that you might not have thought of on your own! Check them out…and here is a sampling of a few good ones: Saving on Fuel: For …

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