This article in Accounting Today by Daniel Hood asks the question of what is so special about age 65? Here is the article:http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/retirement-65-70-social-security-bismarck-63108-1.htmlSo I guess there is nothing special about 65 after all (except for qualifying for Medicare.) I do know 55 is special because of the senior discount.Remember, You can count on us to count for you!
Prepaid Debit Cards have Problems Too
Think that a prepaid debit card is the perfect solution in an inperfect world? Be aware that these cards also have drawbacks. See this article in The Los Angeles Times by Scott Wilson:http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-five-prepaid-20120617,0,3053674.storyThere is no perfect solution out there except to keep track of your spending and spend less than you make.Remember, You can count on us to count for you! P.S. I will be on vacation next week so because of lack of time my next blog will be on July 2.
Over Five Million Americans have Become Renters!
With forclosures rising and salaries falling, is it any wonder more Americans have become renters? This article in The Orange County Register by Jonanthan Lansner and Jeff Collins discusses it:http://lansner.ocregister.com/2012/06/14/5-1-million-more-americans-are-renters/163645/Remember, You can count on us to count for you!