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Savvy Living
I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was experiencing normal aging and had put on a bit of weight, but a friend recently told me about COPD. Could I have COPD and not know it?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that affects an estimated 30 million Americans, but about half of them may not know they have it.
Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of aging or a result of being out of shape, but that is not necessarily the case. COPD, a term used to describe a variety of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, develops slowly so symptoms may not be obvious until damage has occurred.
Symptoms can include an ongoing cough, a cough that produces a lot of mucus, lack of energy, shortness of breath, blue lips or fingernails, swelling in your feet, ankles or legs, wheezing...Learn More |
Washington News
On September 15, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service sent out the third set of Advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments. Over 35 million families received a total of approximately $15 billion in payments. Most of the payments were direct deposits to bank accounts.
The remaining ACTC payments are scheduled for October 15, November 15 and December 15. Qualifying families will receive payments of up to $300 per month for dependent children under age 6 and up to $250 per month for children ages 6 through 17.
The IRS reminded families who have not filed a 2020 income tax return that they still are eligible to sign up. There is a Non–Filer Signup Tool on IRS.gov.
This week a House of Representatives committee took action on the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. It includes a four-year extension of the Child Tax Credit. The bill is now pending in the House of Representatives, but a vote may...Learn More |
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Personal Planner
Linda asked, "When should I take my Social Security? I will turn 57 this year and have a strong earnings history, having...Learn More |
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