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LGBT buying power estimated at $743 billion

Posted: 21st July 2010 by donwill in Finances, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights
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By Celeste Lavin, 365gay.com The total buying power of the adult LGBT community in the U.S. is projected to be $743 billion. This is up from the 2009 projections of $732 billion. Bob Witeck, CEO of Witeck-Combs Communications, the group who published the estimate, said that the study gives the nation a snapshot of the [...]

First ‘doughnut hole’ checks go to seniors to help with Medicare prescription shortfalls

Posted: 2nd July 2010 by donwill in Finances, Retirement, Social Security
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By Julie Chang jchang@mercurynews.com Sura Weiner says her life began at 65. That’s when she was able to fulfill her childhood dream of tap-dancing as well as learning to lay down a pretty sweet hula dance. The longtime Milpitas resident, who maintains a healthy diet and an exercise regimen, also now plays the guitar and [...]

Google to Add Pay to Cover a Tax for Same-Sex Benefits

Posted: 2nd July 2010 by donwill in Finances, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Healthcare
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I found this article interesting because I have this same type of insurance through my partner at GM. As retirees we have very much decreased coverage and much higher co-pays or “all pays” such as all doctor visits including specialists in their office, for which they pay nothing. I really should be glad we have [...]

Gay Retirees Face Extra Challenges

Posted: 6th June 2010 by donwill in Finances, Gay Baby Boomers, Healthcare, Retirement
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By Kimberly Palmer Couples headed towards retirement face a double-whammy: First, according to a new study, they are less likely to be financially prepared to stop working compared to members of the general population. Second, since most states don’t allow gay couples to marry, they are unable to access tax benefits such as inheriting their [...]

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