Cutting Retiree Benefits A Sore Subject For Military

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(NPR) Bean counters at the Pentagon are working long hours to figure out how to cut close to a trillion dollars from the Department of Defense budget over the next 10 years.

Those were the Pentagon's marching orders after the congressional supercommittee failed to come up with a plan to slash the country's deficit. Pentagon officials are looking at cutting weapons programs, troop levels and possibly even some base closures.Continue.

Don't Pull The Plug! A Family's Battle With The Hospital

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(Forbes) A 65 year old man suffered a massive aneurysm, and within a day, testing showed that he was brain dead. His family could not accept it.Continue.

Poll: Boomers anxiety about retirement grows

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(AP) WASHINGTON - A majority of baby boomers say they have taken a financial hit in the past three years and most now doubt that they will be financially secure after they retire, according to a new poll.Continue.

Social Security raise needed in tough economy

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(Associated Press) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For some, the just-announced increase in Social Security checks amounts to an extra meal out, a little more cash for clothes or a new pair of shoes, some added comfort in retirement. For Elizabeth Davis, it's a crucial boost to the only thing keeping her afloat.Continue.

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