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Honor a Caregiver during National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Headline: Honor a Caregiver
Publication: Alzheimer’s Association
Article Date: Nov 1, 2016
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Join the Alzheimer’s Association in honoring millions of caregivers by sharing a personal tribute message. Visit website…
Stop Dressing Up 401(k)s as Good Alternatives to Pensions!
Headline: Just Good Costumes: Stop Dressing Up 401(k)s as Good Alternatives to Pensions!
Publication: Huffington Post
Article Date: Oct 28, 2016
Happy [belated] Halloween! For more than three decades, the private sector has been pushing risky 401 (k) accounts, depriving millions of Americans of a secure and dignified retirement. What’s most frightening is not only how innocuous these costumes appear, but how easily they change their disguises. And like all good disguises, they’re never telling the whole truth. Read article…
CalPERS Addresses Debate Over Public Employee Pensions
Headline: The Pension Debate: Our Focus is on the Future
Publication: CalPERS Newsroom
Article Date: Sep 28, 2016
In an recent article on their website, CalPERS staff has weighed in on recent debates over public employer contribution and discount rates. They argue for focusing long-term investment strategies designed to sustain the pension fund now and for future generations. Read article…
Early History on the County Administration Center
Headline: Before Waterfront Park, There Was the Nolen Plan
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: Sep 16, 2016
The County Administration Center on Pacific Highway is an iconic San Diego government building. In the early 1900s, architect John Nolen envisioned a civic building as part of something much larger: a public corridor extending east all the way to Balboa Park, along what is today Cedar Street. Although the plan never fully materialized, other portions of his vision did transform the marina into much of what we see today. Watch video…
Health Tips and Advice for Senior Travelers
Headline: Health tips and advice for senior travelers
Publication: Ithaca Journal
Article Date: Sep 13, 2016
Many people enjoy traveling in retirement, but may be worried about health issues while away from home. This article provides some steps to take to help ensure a safe and healthy trip. Read article…