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Jodhan Up until the crash of a few months ago, there were so many of us who had made such grandiose plans for retirement. From the person in the 20s to those in their 40s and 50s and from those who were o so close to retirement to those millions of baby boomers. We were all looking forward to a retirement filled with our dreams of travel, owning our ideal homes, taking the courses that we never had time to take while we were working, golfing and fishing, and so much more. Yes, we were really dreaming then and no one could have blamed us for doing so. We figured that we would have earned it all by the time that we were ready to retire but who could have forecasted what started to happen late last year?Who could have foretold that in the matter of just a few months all of our dreams would come crashing down and by the time this is all over retirement would be adopting a new meaning?There was a time that the word retirement meant the fulfillment of dreams unrealized but these days this cherished word now means continuing to toil away just to keep one's head above water. I am afraid that the reality is going to be very different for the majority of us by the time this is all over.

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The total discount given as a result of homes having security systems differs based upon the features of the system for instance, a system monitored by a central monitoring station should provide a larger discount compared to one that is not monitored and the amount of coverage purchased initially and the company offering the insurance. In general, homeowners receive a 10 20% discount on their insurance by having a functioning home alarm system installed. This type of system allows the home alarm to be remotely armed or disarmed, cameras to be monitored, household lights to be turned off and on, air conditioning or heating to be turned on or changed, and motion detectors to be monitored. All of these functions not only allow homeowners to watch for intruders, but they also help to protect the home remotely. Turning on lights at a specified time through remote access can help to give the illusion that someone is at home even when they are not. Accessing the heating or air conditioning can help to prepare the home for sudden temperature changes to prevent pipe damage and can also help to save on electric or gas bills. In most cases remote access comes with a small fee, but it offers homeowners the opportunity to take charge of their home even when they are out of town. Medical conditions are a real concern for many homeowners and many home alarm companies offer medical alert pendants or emergency pulls. These types of devices are designed so that individuals can press a button or pull a cord and immediately have emergency services dispatched to their home. Most commonly these types of services are requested by children of elderly parents, family members of sick individuals and those living with loved ones who have special needs. One of the biggest concerns for family members of the elderly is the potential of falling; fortunately, with a medical alert feature, if an elderly person falls at home when they are alone, they can signal the authorities for help immediately.

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Online banking may be just another routine task for those under 40s persons and for those who are bound and determined to keep up with technology but for many others it is often viewed as a two headed monster or even worse as a very necessary evil. However we choose to view this topic, online banking is here to stay and many experts are openly saying that the two main benefits to online banking are as follows: It saves time and it helps to save the planet. In the case of the former, one can now do their banking from the comfort of their home or office and at any time of the day. In the case of the latter, it helps to save our planet because it cuts down on the use of paper. I do not think that these two benefits can be easily dispersed. They are sound, logical, and very true. This being said, online banking is still very much of a novelty to many and a viewed hazard to others. These arguments are no doubt going to continue for quite some time but in the meantime, it would not hurt for us to hear and closely examine both sides before making up our minds. It may be easier for us to just accept the inevitable but on the other healthy opinions and suggestions can only help to improve the situation. I am going to leave you with a very interesting reference to check out. One that presents a great argument for the acceptance of online banking.

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