It’s no secret that prescription drug costs can put a big dent in your retirement budget. What you may not know is that the cost of those drugs can vary (sometimes drastically) based on which pharmacy fills your prescription. The assumption is that drugs have set prices and every pharmacy charges the same price for [...]
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How to stay mentally sharp as you age
Most of us know what we need to do to keep our bodies fit, but how can we keep our brain fit? It turns out that the answer might be the same for both: Exercise. An article in the Wall Street Journal recently highlighted a study that has been following a group of Scottish school [...]
Houston, we have a problem.
For the past year or so, I’ve noticed a disconcerting trend. Each time I step on the scale, the number gets larger. Has there been some sort of change in the gravitational pull of the earth or am I putting on weight? In 2003 I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. I weighed [...]
Retirement health: Foods that minimize Alzheimer’s risk
“Stuff You Should Know” is one of my favorite podcasts. Hosted by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, the show educates you on the basics of just about any topic in around 30 minutes. I was listening to the episode on coffee recently when Josh mentioned that one of the side effects of a good cup [...]
