Posted on Thursday, 7th August 2014 by Dennis Damp
I discovered four years ago that my hearing loss was significant enough to warrant wearing hearing aids. I purchased my first set, a Starkey model, from the audiology department that is located in the same office as my Otolaryngologist . An otolaryngologists diagnoses and manages diseases of the ears, nose, and throat. They did improve […]
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I’m sure all of you remember Aesop’s fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper. Briefly, it’s about the ant that toiled through the summer to store food for the winter. The grasshopper hopped about and sung to its heart’s content. He had plenty to eat and didn’t see a need to work hard to store […]
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Posted on Saturday, 28th June 2014 by Dennis Damp
(Updated 2/17/2022) This article covers Life events that allow employees and annuitants to make FEGLI coverage changes. It’s important to be aware of these life event options otherwise you may lose out on important family coverage. Employees also have the ability during a life event change to increase their coverage. Retirees are only able to […]
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My last column discussed Basic FEGLI coverage and how to evaluate your insurance needs. This article will discuss options A, B, and C and part 3 of this series will discuss changes you may wish to make with certain life events. If you are approaching retirement print these articles to help you decide on options when […]
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If you think you have a hearing loss and are now pondering whether or not you should buy hearing aids, take a few moments to read this article so that you are empowered with the information you need to obtain competent hearing health care. Finding a Competent Professional The first thing you need to do […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Sunday, 8th June 2014 by Dennis Damp
It’s wise to evaluate your insurance needs before deciding on what options you will carry into retirement and long before filling out your retirement forms. Linda Sherman wrote an excellent article titled A Life Insurance Check-up: Assessing Your Insurance Needs that I recommend everyone read no matter where they are in their career; from new […]
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Turning 65 often proves to be a pivotal year for retirees. I’ll be 65 next month and discovered many tasks await us at this juncture in our lives. There are many things to consider and first and foremost I’m grateful that I made it to this milestone; many don’t, including my parents and grandparents on […]
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Posted on Wednesday, 9th April 2014 by Dennis Damp
Updated 2/20/2024 The first part of this series discusses how to ensure your heirs receive what you intended and Social Security’s death and survivor benefits. Part 2 will discuss pre-planning steps that will assist the surviving spouse and children navigate the many challenges that arise when a loved one dies. The subject matter may seem […]
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