Those who retire early but live long lose a bundle in Social Security benefits Only about 5 percent of retirees wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security benefits. Retiring early can cost dearly, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), especially if you live a long time. The SSA calculates that retirees who live to age 90 would lose $39,000 in … [Read more...]
A Valentine Day love letter you create yourself
There are many synonyms for love: endearment, devotion, ardor, and enchantment, among others. On Valentine's Day, love is often expressed by a card. But a card doesn't have to come from the store. In the early history of Valentine's Day, cards were made by individuals. Rebus Valentines are written ink and have a verse with small pictures replacing some of the words. A picture … [Read more...]
Valentine Day 2008 Facts, Candy and Love
Opinions abound as to who was the original Valentine, with the most popular theory that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. Emperor Claudius II felt that marriage weakened his soldiers. In any event, in A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius set aside Feb. 14 to honor St. Valentine. Through the centuries, the Christian holiday became a time to … [Read more...]