Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Strategies to Find a Job, Boomers Losing Hearing, Veteran-Owned Businesses, Medicare Penalties

Strategies for Finding a New Job: Here are some tips from someone who’s been there and done that: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/virginia-sullivan/job-search-tips_b_3594477.html

Huh?  Occupational hearing loss is the most common work injury, with 22 million folks enduring dangerous noise levels at their workplace.  Baby boomers are losing their hearing due to inadequate ear protection from excessive exposure to loud noises (inlcuding loud music, industry, military service): http://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2013/07/22/Hearing-issues-have-baby-boomers-at-a-loss.html

Veterans and Self-Employment: Many Veterans desire to start their own businesses, here’s an article with several stories and resources to help you: http://triblive.com/business/headlines/4344615-74/business-veterans-veteran#axzz2Zu4AbTmk  Don’t forget that small business classes are offered at Yavapai College and our local Small Business Development Centers can help you get you off on the right foot.

Medicare and You, from Stripes.com: “This is really important for veterans to understand: If they don't sign up for Medicare Part B at age 65, and they're no longer working, they could incur a 10 percent penalty on the premium for every month they delay, and this lasts for the rest of their lives,” said 65 Incorporated founder Diane Omdahl, a registered nurse who helps retiring vets transition to post-work health care coverage. See the full article at: http://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/survey-finds-health-overhaul-a-mystery-to-vets-1.231608#.Ue17q1XFM9c.twitter

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