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From the Editor
Obama's Instant Challenge
Obama has had little time to transition as he's had to jump into a leadership role in dealing with the economic downturn.
In the News
Another Twist to the Credit Crunch
American Express is creating a new lower credit limit for some customers.
Wanted: Workers for 2010 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting census takers for its 2010 Census.
The Poll: Health Behaviors
How have you altered your medical behaviors because of the economic downturn?
Cautious Shoppers Still Set to Spend
Customers actually plan to spend more on holiday shopping this year, according to a National Retail Federation survey.
Imagine the Charge If a Doctor Showed Up
One patient's negative experience with an emergency room that charged her even when she didn't see a doctor.
Scaling New Heights in Fundraising
A 72-year-old woman climbs mountains to fundraise for medical research and treatment.
Share Your DTV Coupons
Some public television stations are coordinating donation drives for people who do not need the two $40 government coupons to pay for TV converter boxes.
Outrage: Shortchanged on Short Notice
Thousands of older or disabled Californians have lost medical care subsidies because of cuts in the the state's budget.
Say No to a Machine
According to a new law by the Federal Trade Commission, telemarketers must allow listeners to opt out of a call.
Stimulus Break
It's not too late to file your tax return with the IRS to claim your stimulus check.
Your Health
Medicare Part D: How to Avoid Bigger Bills
Medicare beneficiaries on fixed incomes are wondering how affordable their health care will be next year.
Health Discoveries: Selenium, Vitamin E Don't Help After All
Selenium Vitamin E do not help to prevent prostate cancer.
Health Discoveries: Eat Fast, Get Fat
People who eat quickly are more likely to be overweight than those who eat slowly.
Health Disoveries: By Jupiter! Statins Cut Heart Disease
Men and women in their 60s cut their risk of heart disease and stroke by taking a statin drug.
Scam Alert: Bad Deeds
A recent scam involves companies instructing homeowners to pay as much as $90 for "official" copies of their deed.
Your World
What Now, Mr. President?
President-elect Barack Obama must now transform his promises of hope and change into action.
Your AARP
What's at Stake If We Do Nothing
AARP has released a report to help stimulate debated over the national health care system.
Builders Lauded for Designing Smart Homes
Four companies have been awarded the 2009 Livable Communities Awards for creating homes that are safe and easy to live in.
Help Your Older Neighbors Cut Heating Costs
Operation Energy Save volunteers help neighbors and friends save money on heating.
Ask the Experts: Medicare and Hospital Medical Errors
Hospitals have not been allowed to charge Medicare beneficiaries for treatment of hospital-acquired problems.
Ask the Experts: Liquidating Your 401(k)
Financial planners say it is best not to cash out stocks or retirement plans.
Ask the Experts: Must I Stop Working to Get Social Security?
You can receive benefits as a divorced spouse and you don't have to stop working.
The Law: Is It Fair to Prevent a Breast Cancer Survivor From Serving Her Country?
Kathy Adams' dream of working for the State Department was dashed because of her history of breast cancer.
Where We Stand: Put America on Track
Barack Obama's election as our 44th president will begin a new era in the way Washington works.
In the Know
Good News for Joe the Saver
Structuring your accounts properly is the key to maximizing deposit insurance protection.
What I Really Know About Family Get-Togethers
Marilynn Dunham writes about adding brandy to the soufflé.
Book Excerpt: Follow the Money
An excerpt from "The World Is Curved: Hidden Dangers to the Global Economy" by David M. Smick.
Letters
Readers write in about their reactions to the November print issue.
Power of 50
Find out what a $50 donation could do for the world.
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