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I need more money in my wallet

Are you an HR professional that just had to tell your employees, 'We do not have the money to offer the raise we would like to.' Are you hearing your employees talk about gas prices? food prices? cost of childcare? etc

Are you 'Generation Jones' more than a 'Baby Boomer'?

If you were born between 1954 and 1965, you may have heard of the term "Generation Jones" and feel like it fits you better than "Baby Boomer". This is because Generation Jones represents a unique group. These people grew up in big cultural shifts, came of age during economic uncertainty, rising ...

Does employee wellness matter to an employer?

Employers have strong practical reasons—not just ethical ones—to care about employee wellness. There are many articles written about it but here is a nice summary of some points to consider. We find wellness directly affects how well the organization performs.

Traveling Internationally with Medicare

It's important to be prepared when you are getting ready for an international trip so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation. Besides remembering to grab your passport and pack extra socks, it's also very helpful to know what happens with your Medicare plan when you travel abroad. Do you know ...

Does My Medicare Plan Cover a Fitness Membership?

Staying active as we age is essential for a long and healthy life. If you’ve been looking to maintain your health and energy levels as you get older, you may be wondering if Medicare can help. The good news is that many Medicare plans actually cover gym and fitness memberships at no extra cost! In ...

5 Indoor Exercises for Seniors

It can be hard to find the motivation to work out, especially when there is snow on the ground and the winter blues have set in. However, staying active has countless benefits, especially for seniors, and regular exercise can boost serotonin and endorphins that actually help you fight those winter ...

5 Tips to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout is real. Just like workers lose energy at their jobs or parents lose energy around their kids or spouses, caregivers can easily feel burnt out constantly being “on” and focusing all their energy on someone else. To alleviate these feelings, it’s important to get a little you-time ...