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Harlan J Berk, President, Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

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What is the importance of doing your homework when dealing with ancient coins?

Terry Savage, Financial Columnist

Terry Savage, Financial Columnist >

What’s the difference between savings and investments?

Rick Bayless, Chef, Frontera Grill

Rick Bayless, Chef, Frontera Grill >

The Chef at Frontera Grill discusses his involvement in urban agriculture.

Bill Kurtis, Journalist and Serial Entrepreneur

Bill Kurtis, Journalist and Serial Entrepreneur >

The journalist and cattle rancher says retirement is an obsolete term.

Gene Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., Director Center for Aging, George Washington University

Gene Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., Director Center for Aging, George Washington University >

Is it possible to form new brain cells?

Peter Davies, Ph.D., Scientific Director, Litwin-Zucker Center

Peter Davies, Ph.D., Scientific Director, Litwin-Zucker Center >

Why is slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s so important?

Newt Gingrich, Co-Chair, Alzheimer’s Study Group

Newt Gingrich, Co-Chair, Alzheimer’s Study Group >

Gingrich testifies before the US Senate Committee on Aging. Read his testimony >

Beth Kallmyer, Director of Client and Information Services, Alzheimer’s Association

Beth Kallmyer, Director of Client and Information Services, Alzheimer’s Association >

Is Alzheimer’s a normal part of aging?

Maria Shriver, The First Lady of California

Maria Shriver, The First Lady of California >

The First Lady of California testifies before the US Senate Committee on Aging. read her testimony >

William Thies, Ph.D., Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Alzheimer’s Association

William Thies, Ph.D., Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Alzheimer’s Association >

Dr. Thies describes Alzheimer’s disease, current research, and explains how Alzheimer’s will soon touch every American life.

Alicia Munnell, Ph.D., Center for Retirement Research, Boston College

Alicia Munnell, Ph.D., Center for Retirement Research, Boston College >

What can people do to have enough money for retirement?

Alexis Abramson, Ph.D., Gerontologist

Alexis Abramson, Ph.D., Gerontologist >

Why is respite so important for caregivers?

Stephanie Coontz, Professor, Evergreen State College, Director of Research at the Council on Contemporary Families

Stephanie Coontz, Professor, Evergreen State College, Director of Research at the Council on Contemporary Families >

Do male caregivers get enough social interaction?

Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director, Family Caregiver Alliance

Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director, Family Caregiver Alliance >

Will Medicare cover long term care?

John Leland, Reporter, New York Times

John Leland, Reporter, New York Times >

How do caregivers ever get a break?

Teri Gault, Author, “Shop Smart, Save More”

Teri Gault, Author, “Shop Smart, Save More” >

How does sticking to your shopping list cost you money?

Bud Hebeler, President, Analyzenow.com

Bud Hebeler, President, Analyzenow.com >

Should savings patterns change during inflationary times?

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What can you do to get the most out of social security?

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