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Starting a business as a boomer: What you need to know

Baby boomers have much to gain — but at the same time, just as much to lose — by starting a business after age 50. A Wisconsin entrepreneur offers her insights.

badgerboomer | July 1st, 2009 | Continued

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Rethinking retirement: Online course can help

A new self-study course from the University of Wisconsin-Madison helps those approaching retirement answer the question, “What am I going to do with the rest of my life?”

badgerboomer | June 30th, 2009 | Continued

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Don’t be an easy target for crime

Now that warmer weather is finally here, be sure to take some simple steps to deter theft.

badgerboomer | June 1st, 2009 | Continued

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Visit these sites before choosing a hospital

Several online resources are available to help Wisconsin consumers evaluate health care quality and make better choices.

badgerboomer | May 12th, 2009 | Continued

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Challenge yourself later in life, author says

Author Maggie Rose Crane says she is trying new things and pushing through her fears to challenge her own expectations about aging. Read Part 2 of an interview with her.

18Feb2009 | badgerboomer | 1 comment | More
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Author shares insights on navigating midlife with grace

Originally from Milwaukee, baby boomer author Maggie Rose Crane extends a hand to guide women through the after-50 years in a book that’s about far more than going gray. Read Part 1 of an interview with her.

8Feb2009 | badgerboomer | 1 comment | More
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State warns of IRS tax scams

Beware of phone calls or e-mails claiming to come from the IRS, warn the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Revenue.

31Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | More
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Accessing your FICO score may get easier

You may soon be able to gain access to your FICO score on a regular basis – for free.

26Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | More
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Editorial: New presidency may signal generational shift

“We are hopeful that the administration of Barack Obama signals a generational shift in the nation’s politics,” writes the Fond du Lac Reporter in an editorial.

20Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | More
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Financial stress causing health problems

Health problems caused by financial stress affect 1 in 5 adults age 45 or better, a new survey by AARP finds.

15Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | More