TV and Alzheimer’s

About a third of all adults over the age of 85 will get Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, but these maladies may be more preventable than most of us realize. Doctors have known that older adults who use their brains more actively are less likely to fall victim to dementia, while less active adults experience cognitive decline more often. A new study has added two more factors which may contribute to higher incidences of dementia.

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The Association Factor

What’s the best way to be happy and successful? What do most happy and successful people have in common?

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Giving Tax-Wisely

You may have read that Facebook founder, chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans to gift substantially all of his Facebook stock to a philanthropic entity called the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, named after himself and his wife Priscilla Chan. The gift would be worth $45 billion, instantly becoming one of the largest philanthropic pools in the world.

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Give Your Retirement Plan an Annual Checkup

Financial professionals typically recommend that you review your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan annually and when major life changes occur. If you haven’t revisited your plan yet in 2015, the end of the year may be an ideal time to do so.

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Operating at the Intersection of Profits and Value

What motivates entrepreneurs to leave high-paying jobs and start their own companies? While having a great business idea or being their own boss are two reasons, another might be a desire to make a difference in their communities. Similarly, investors often target companies not just because they turn exceptional profits or post strong dividends but also because they effect positive change in the world.

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What’s The Best Way To Backup My Digital Information?

In writing or speaking, redundancy is typically not recommended unless you’re really trying to drive a point home. When it comes to your digital life, however, redundancy is not only recommended, it’s critical.

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I’m Thinking About Storing Financial Documents In The Cloud. What Should I know?

Cloud storage–using Internet-based service providers to store digital assets such as books, music, videos, photos, and even important documents including financial statements and contracts–has become increasingly popular in recent years. But is it right for you?

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Periodic Review of Your Estate Plan

An estate plan is a map that explains how you want your personal and financial affairs to be handled in the event of your incapacity or death. It allows you to control what happens to your property if you die or become incapacitated. An estate plan should be reviewed periodically.

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6 Strategies for Social Security Benefits

Earlier this fall the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was passed. There are still strategies that can allow you to maximize Social Security benefits. The first four apply to anyone and the last two strategies only apply to married couples.

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