Baby Boomers U. S. (The Blog)

Welcome to the March 3, 2010 edition of the Baby Boomers Blog Carnival. There are some really well thought out and insightful Boomer articles for you to peruse this week.

So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea),  sit back in your most comfortable chair, put up your feet and Enjoy.

This one’s for you!

Family

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Surmounting Marriage posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

June Tree presents Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Should Kids Be Invited To Weddings? posted at The Digerati Life.

Fitness

Leslie Brown presents 25 Fun Video Games for Health and Fitness Nuts posted at BSN to MSN, saying, “If you doubt the veracity of video games for health, fitness and even for pain management, you might think again when you realize the fun you can have while working towards better overall well being.”

General

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Beginner Investing Strategies posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Tips for the first time investor to methodically exmine his or her needs to determine investment goals, how to invest, and where to invest.”

Jeff Rose presents What Need to Bring to Tax Accountant To File Your Taxes posted at Jeff Rose, saying, “Attention all baby boomers: tax time is coming! Here’s a rundown what you need to bring to your tax preparer to file your taxes”

Dina-Marie Oswald presents How to Avoid Scams! | Dimes2Vines posted at Dimes2Vines, saying, “Leaving the corporate world in Alabama to start a vineyard has resulted in many changes for our family.Since our house in Alabama had not sold yet, we are tightening our belt. As a result, we are selling our boat especially since there is little water here in west Texas. Using craigslist we have had much interest and one lady in particular brought back memories and reminded me that people are not always as they seem!”

Super Saver presents Our Approach to Buying a House posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “I believe our conservative approach has enabled us to pay a reasonable price, get some appreciation, and not lose too much during the housing crash.”

FitnessOver50 presents Look Younger & Better Today posted at Fitness Over 50.

Mike Ross presents The Top 22 Money-Saving Firefox Extensions posted at The Budget Life Blog, saying, “Now you can practice frugality while you browse the Internet, thanks to the many money-saving extensions you can download for Firefox. These amazing add-ons do the little things that save you some extra cash, and as we all know, those little things add up.”

Health

Alvaro Fernandez presents Educational and Clinical Implications of Neuroplasticity posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Nora D. Volkow, M.D, one of the directors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), discusses the educational and clinical implications of neuroplasticity that look most promising for the coming decade, the 2010s.”

Denise Harris presents Alternative Cure For Stroke Survivors posted at Able Mart, saying, “Alternative help for stroke survivors.”

Fredric Cernick presents 50 Health & Medical Search Engines Worth Using posted at LPN to BSN Online, saying, “No matter what subject you are looking for, it is possible to find information on it when you use one of the many health and medical search engines available online. Whether you are looking for the answer to a difficult medical question, hoping for help with a treatment plan, or are studying, here are 50 health and medical search engines worth using.”

AltMedDeva presents Caregiving Tips For Baby Boomers | Alternative Medicine For Babyboomers posted at Alternative Medicine For Babyboomers, saying, “Alternative Medicine For Baby Boomers is about alternative/integrative medicine therapies specifically focused on the Baby Boomer generation as a way to promote their health and well-being. An informative and educational website offering alternative medicine articles, health books, anti-aging products, vitamin supplements, retro art/music, and resources for finding alternative/integrative doctors and affordable health/dental insurance. As a caregiving Baby Boomer, there are some simple things you can do to make it easier for you and your aging parent or other family member. This article is helpful and informative. Links and important resources are given to offer more help for the Baby Boomer who is caring for elderly parents.”

Tom Bills presents Pet Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Home posted at In-LawSuite.com, saying, “For senior loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, studies show that pet therapy offers emotional, cognitive and social benefits. Pet therapy is a proven, practical and alternative way to relieve depression, calm anxieties, and contribute to an enhanced fullness of life.”

Retirement

Consumer Boomer presents Should You Invest Into a CD or Fixed Annuity posted at Consumer Boomer, saying, “Baby boomers looking for a little more yield on their investments: should you invest into CD’s or fixed annuities?”

Joe Plemon presents Reverse Mortgages Part One: Digging Beneath the Surface posted at Personal Finance By The Book, saying, “This post, the first of a four part series on Reverse Mortgages, strives to explain in simple language exactly what a Reverse Mortgage is.”

TSW presents Retirement Investments Hit By The Economic Crisis? Financial Options For Seniors posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Discussing financial options in case your retirement savings are affected by the financial and economic crisis.”

Joshua Dorkin presents Worshiping At the Altar of Cap Rates? You Could Be the Next Sacrifice posted at Real Estate Investing For Real.

MDP presents Do You Have to File a Gift Tax Return? posted at My Dollar Plan, saying, “If you are giving away money in your retirement, make sure to understand the gift tax return rules.”

Ricky Deez presents Retiree Investing posted at Stock Tips, saying, “When you are looking for secured, safe, and conventional earning opportunities, it is most beneficial to learn about the different types of fixed income retiree investing choices.”

Work

nissim ziv presents Job Interview: Tips for Job Interview Preparation posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “Job interviews are critical to professional success as well as professional development. Presenting oneself well in an interview is a vital step in moving from candidate to employee.”

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