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Politics and a Lesson in Communication

Last Tuesday President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney bickered during the presidential debate, questioning each other’s character and honesty. And at an event in New York a few days later, they poked fun during a comic interlude. Who knows what will happen at tonight’s debate?! In an aggressive and tightly contested race, with the election less than three weeks away, the political stakes are high. But our concern here is more about you, a card carrying member of the Sandwich Generation squeezed between parents growing older and kids growing up. We all … Continue reading

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Sandwiched Boomers: Gift of Health

Americans are very busy spending lots of money on gift cards. With the holidays now right around the corner, your stress level may be stuck on high. And if that’s so, a medical gift card, which some credit card companies and health care providers issue, could be exactly what the doctor ordered. Photo courtesy of Shoshana – Flickr.com The targeted audience for these medical gift cards are members of the Sandwich Generation. They’re the ones buying presents for parents who have increasing health needs. They’re also looking to gift their … Continue reading

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