| Closing the biggest gap in your long-term planning
The Titanic was a great ship - there was only one problem: it wasn't iceberg-proof. If you think that your retirement plan is unsinkable, there may be a wet surprise in your future, unless youve done special long term care planning.Most of us know the importance of planning for retirement. We save money during our working years to make sure that we can afford a certain standard of living in retirement. As we plan for retirement, we typically look at two areas:Making sure we have enough income to support our lifestyle ( making sure the money lasts as long as we do), and .
Mukesh Kochar’s kin refute charge of match-fixing
It may be mentioned that Mukesh Kochar's name surfaced recently in the match-fixing scandal following his conversation with West-Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels which Nagpur police claimed to have tapped. The mother of Samuel, Daphne Lunan, was also quoted as saying that her son and Mukesh Kochar had been friends for six years and their relationship went beyond cricket. Email Prabhu Razdan: prabhurazdan@hindustantimes.com .
Looking for a home
GB (pronounced Gee Bee) is a 14-year-old female Labrador retriever who is staying at the Berkshire Humane Society. Sadly, her owner had to be admitted to an assisted-living facility. The Humane Society is looking for a home for this dog to avoid putting it in a kennel. "It would be heartbreaking for this dog to go to a kennel," said Karen Karlberg, community outreach coordinator at the shelter. "We want someone to take her for whatever time she has." GB has some minor medical needs and is a little unsteady on slippery surfaces. "For 14, she's in good shape. She is quiet, well-behaved and housebroken," Karlberg said. Call the Humane Society at (413) 447-7878, ext. 29, for more information. .
Butler might scrap prescription plan
Butler County is re-evaluating its prescription drug relief program for low-income families because of a dramatic drop in participation. Enrollment has dropped sharply since the programs inception in 2003, largely because retail stores such as Wal-Mart and Meijer are offering deep discounts at their pharmacies. Only 14 people used the program in 2006, according to the county, leading officials to question whether it should continue. .
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