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Retirees Can Dodge Taxes on These 9 Types of Income

Kzenon / Shutterstock.com Just because you’ve stopped working doesn’t mean you’re done paying taxes. Much of the income you receive in retirement, even if it’s not directly from employment, can still be taxable. But not all of it is subject to federal taxes — especially if you play your cards …

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Stalked by the Fear That Dementia Is Stalking You

Do I know I’m at risk for developing dementia? You bet. My father died of Alzheimer’s disease at age 72; my sister was felled by frontotemporal dementia at 58. And that’s not all: Two maternal uncles had Alzheimer’s, and my maternal grandfather may have had vascular dementia. (In his generation, …

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What It’s Really Like To Get Lip Fillers

I have always loved to modify my look. From low stakes, easy-to-reverse alterations (nail extensions, spray tanning, hair coloring), to the permanent (a scattering of large tattoos across my body), I am pretty much down for anything. Well, not anything: I do NOT take big risks with my face. It’s …

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