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Puget Sound credit union advertises on Superbowl

When I was watching the Superbowl so I could blog about the ads, I saw an ad by the BECU, an area credit union.

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Baby boomer spending important in economic recovery, but Gen X will lead...

Baby boomers will continue to have an important affect on the economy. They still make up a large part of the nation's population and are more likely to stick to the minimalist buying patterns they...

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Do you plan to have the same income in retirement as you have now?

Despite tough economic times, 95 percent of Americans aren't willing to spend less in their golden years in order to retire, a retirement survey conducted by Kelton Research for Charles Schwab shows.

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Baby boomers and technology: A love affair

Baby boomers show more interest in purchasing consumer electronics than any other age group.

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Gen Ys are confident, connected, optimistic, and open to change

Gen Y or Millennials are confident, connected, liberal, upbeat, and open to change. Currently ages 18 to 29, Gen Ys are more ethnically and racially diverse than older adults. They're less religious,...

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Psychiatrist suggests baby boomers kill themselves when they become old and...

In the post "Baby Boomer Death Wish" appearing on the Psychology Today Web site, Mark Goulston, M.D., says he is hearing from an increasing number of middle class baby boomers that they would take...

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Watch out for scams when applying for financial aid, scholarships

For baby boomers and their kids, figuring out how to apply for financial aid and scholarships is often confusing. Companies that claim they can help abound, but some only provide assistance students...

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What do you think of the 2012 Olympics?

Photo: Michael Pead By Rita R. Robison Are you watching the Olympics? I’m enjoying them this year. The stories and competitions of the young athletes are inspiring. I even like the profiles, which I...

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Miley Cyrus as Time’s Person of the Year? I don’t think so

Tuesday, I was stunned to read that Miley Cyrus is one of the finalists for Time magazine’s Person of the Year. Recently, I wrote a critical article about Cyrus, accusing her of bringing soft porn into...

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Student loan adjustment firm to pay back students in state enforcement action

A King County Superior Court judge has ordered a student loan processing company that unlawfully charged borrowers to pay back its Washington victims. “This firm preyed on students who sought their...

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Cataract warning to boomers, Gen X, and millennials: Stop cataracts by a...

Every summer, I get a lot of compliments on the striped hat shown in the photo. Why? Because I wear it all the time, plus large sunglasses that go over the top of my regular glasses. At about age 50, I...

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Seattle joins age friendly network to better prepare the city for an aging...

Seattle is the 104th community to join AARP’s Network of Age Friendly Communities. The network helps communities become great places for people of all ages by adopting features such as safe, walkable...

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Washington state consumers anxious about having enough money in retirement,...

A huge gap exists between what Washington state adults think their financial futures hold and how prepared they are for the journey. More than half of Washington adults say they’re anxious about their...

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Republican plan to replace Affordable Care Act will harm state consumers,...

The Republicans’ plan to replace the Affordable Care Act in Congress is a step backward for the millions of people who have gained coverage, said Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler....

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Do you know how to protect your personal information online?

More than 250 Seattle area consumers are learning about data breaches today at the launch of the “Taking Charge of Your Digital Identity” campaign at South Seattle College. First in a statewide series,...

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