Sunday Morning Magazine
679 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 hours ago -Sunday Morning Magazine is a local Seattle podcast featuring guests from local non-profit agencies, authors and specialists in the fields that are the focus of each weekend's informative conversation. These focus areas include education, environment, charities, crime, health, domestic issues, and youth.
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7/14/24 - Alicia Dunams
July 14, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesAlicia Dunams is a communications expert, mediator and peacemaker, and has just written a book to help each of us use her coaching from these disciplines in our own lives. The book, entitled "How to Talk to Your Enemies: 101+ Ways to Turn Hostility into Peace," is a tool with a big role in our world today, where we see so much turmoil and upheaval. Alicia quotes Archbishop Desmond Tutu in her book, "if you want peace, you don't talk to your friends, you talk to your enemies'. www.aliciadunams...
7/7/24 - John McNellis, Author of "Scout's Honor"
July 07, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesJohn McNellis is a former attorney, turned real estate developer, turned author, with all parts of his life naturally contributing to his writing career. John's latest book "Scout's Honor" is a thriller where we meet Eddie, a really decent guy, and his nemesis Roy. We experience a breath-taking adventure of outwitting drug dealers, cross-country travel, a new identity, a few gut-churning years in Vietnam, and more! Questions present themselves about redemption, drug decriminalization, and the...
6/30/24 - Carrie Rickert
June 30, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesCarrie Richert has an amazing story to share, which she does in her book "Trauma is a Catalyst." Carrie was involved in a serious car crash that left her with a traumatic brain injury. Her mother, a medical professional who was at Carrie's bedside for the early weeks of recovery, chronicles Carrie's status and progress. As Carrie regains consciousness and is able to return home, she continues to write and parlay her experiences. Carrie's background in psychology, forensics, and coaching are t...
6/23/24 - Maque DaVis and Darren Linker
June 23, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesMaque DaVis and Darren Linker with the Fremont Arts Council share a great overview of the many festive and artful events that countless volunteers collaborate in creating throughout the year. The Solstice Parade is one of the major events of the summer, but in the fall Luminata takes place - an abundance of lanterns in a joyful parade around Green Lake. At Halloween, Troll-O-Ween occurs - a birthday party for the Fremont Troll, and the list goes on. Volunteers, members (nicknamed Fremontsters...
6/16/24 (Segment 2) - Christopher Carosa
June 16, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutesIn honor of Father's Day and the role of dads in our lives, from care for the family to often being the grill master, 2 guests to give a nod to these roles. In our second segment this week, Chris Carosa is a long-time newspaper columnist writing on everything from powdered donuts to international geopolitics, and he's an author whose newest book is "Hamburger Dreams." Www.hamburgerdreams.com
6/16/24 (Segment 1) - David Steinman
June 16, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutesIn honor of Father's Day and the role of dads in our lives, from care for the family to often being the grill master, 2 guests to give a nod to these roles. In this week's first segment, David Steinman is an investigative journalist who delves into a spectrum of subjects and products to keep his family and our families safe. Today we're talking toxins and specifically sunscreen products. https://raisinghealthykidsthebook.com FB: /davidwsteinman
6/9/24 - Sasha Vasilyuk
June 09, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesSasha Vasilyuk is a journalist, and author of a compelling new book entitled "Your Presence is Mandatory." This work of historical fiction takes us to Russia, Germany, and Ukraine from the time of WWII to the present, giving us important insights into the history of the people, and more context for today's wars. Sasha was born in the Soviet Crimea, her childhood split between Ukraine and Russia before immigrating to San Francisco at the age of 13. She therefore has an authentic space from whi...
6/2/24 (Segment 2) - Joyce Moty
June 02, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutesJoyce Moty is a stroke survivor, on a mission to educate as many people as possible about stroke symptoms. She says that F.A.S.T. is critical to keep front of mind and to call 911 immediately. F—face drooping A—Arm (or leg) weakness S—slurred speech T—time to call for emergency services. www.stroke.org www.heart.org
6/2/24 (Segment 1) - Michelle Dedeo
June 02, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutesMichelle Dedeo is a Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist with Seattle's Providence Swedish hospital. She is also a volunteer medical expert for the American Heart Association, and in the wealth of information she provides, underscores calling 911 when stroke is suspected, for the best chance at a positive outcome. When one suffers a stroke, the brain is not functioning correctly, thus the individual may not be aware of what is happening. Therefore, it's important for all to be aware of symp...
5/26/24 - Sy Montgomery
May 26, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesSy Montgomery is an author and naturalist who researches her material up close and personal. Such as in recent years spending time in the water at the aquarium with 'Athena'. She has 38 books for adults and children, and her latest "Secrets of the Octopus" takes us on an incredible journey. It could be the beginning of many visits to the Seattle Aquarium and others around the country with a new awareness. Sy worked with National Geographic on a nature TV series about 'Secrets of the Octopus'....
5/19/24 - Luke Minor, with WA529
May 19, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesJoining us this week is Luke Minor, the Director of WA 529, Washington State's College Savings Plans --GET and the Dream Ahead College Investment Plan. These higher education savings plans are great options for families supporting their kids' future education. The staff of WA529 along with the state are always working on improving the plans and involving all families. One of the new activities to highlight WA529 is a statewide art contest, encouraging youth to use any variety of mediums to ex...
5/12/24 - Geeta "Dr. G" Nayyar"
May 12, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutesGeeta "Dr.G" Nayyar, MD, MBA is a globally recognized healthcare technology leader steering the industry toward a new era. Dr. G leverages new innovations, including artificial intelligence, to achieve previously unimaginable health and business outcomes. Dr. G is also an author and serves on the board of the American Telemedicine Association. Her best-selling book "Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Illness" takes a post-pandemic look at the rise of medical misi...
5/5/24 (Segment 1) - Pam Knepper, with "Give Big WA"
May 05, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutesThis week features two guests, each representing a non-profit organization supporting GiveBig Washington. They’ll provide insights about the work they are doing in the community. The GiveBig site is open, and donations can be made with the big focus on May 7 and 8. www.wagives.org Up first: Pam Knepper is the director of Communications, Development and Outreach for FREE CLINIC of SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON, based down in Vancouver, WA. The clinics offer patient services, such as basic medical ca...
5/5/24 (Segment 2) - Corinna Krauskopt
May 05, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutesThis week features two guests, each representing a non-profit organization supporting GiveBig Washington. They’ll provide insights about the work they are doing in the community. The GiveBig site is open, and donations can be made with the big focus on May 7 and 8. www.wagives.org In this second half: Corinna Krauskopf serves on the board of "Architects Without Borders", a locally based nonprofit that is almost entirely volunteer led and run. Architects without Borders provides Pro Bono se...
4/28/24 - Tim Palmer
April 28, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesTim Palmer is the award-winning author of 31 books on rivers, conservation, and the environment. He is also an accomplished photographer with one of the most complete collections of photos of rivers in the United States. Tim was an environmental planner in 1972 when Hurricane Agnes hit the East Coast, experiencing the drastic impact firsthand. Thus began Tim's lifelong work, staying increasingly active in flooding and floodplain management issues nationwide as a land-use planner, and river co...
4/21/24 - Bob Keefe
April 21, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesBob Keefe is the Executive Director of the national nonpartisan group E2 - Environmental Entrepreneurs, and author of "Clean Economy NOW: Stories from the Front Lines of an American Business Revolution." Bob is a seasoned journalist, passing on his experiences with 10,000 business leaders dedicated to promoting sustainable environmental practices amidst an economy in change since the 2022 passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). New factories are building where old ones once existed, som...
4/14/24 - Nichol Lyna and Arthur Romeo
April 14, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesNychol Lyna and Arthur Romeo are the coauthors of "Forgotten Baby," a special book exploring the journey foster care and adoption. Nychol came through a challenging system in California and became an educator to work on the needs of what she called the "forgotten children," many of whom cycling through the foster system. Arthur bounced through many homes in his youth and feels fortunate to have had one good foster family for a short part of that time, later putting him with his forever famil...
4/7/24 - Kevin Dixon
April 07, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesKevin Dixon is Assistant Director for the State of Washington's "Working Families Tax Credit Division". He joins us to provide important tax information related to the credit, administered regularly by the state's Department of Revenue to help low-to-moderate income workers and their families receive money back on sales taxes already paid. Families can receive up to $1255.00, pending on whether they meet eligibility requirements. As Tax Day (April 15) looms close, families often find this a g...
3/31/24 - Dr. Emi Hosoda
March 31, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesDr. Emi Hosoda is an MD with specialized training in holistic and functional medicine. She is also the originator of the Vibrant Body System, a scientific, lifestyle-based solution empowering women 35+ to live their best, most energetic, most vibrant life, while aging backward from the inside out. Dr. Emi discovered this for herself, losing 100 lb and 15% body fat, reversing a state of prediabetes. The Vibrant Wellness Clinic is located in Enumclaw. www.doctoremi.com
3/24/24 - Katie Fath, from Seattle Children's
March 24, 2024 15:00 - 28 minutesKatie Fath is Director of Community Giving at Seattle Children's Hospital. She joins us this week to share stories of the great care that infants, children, and teens receive at this outstanding facility. This is a result of the funding that exists for research, of which there's always a need. Katie invites us to participate in the support of this work... by getting a great meal! On Wednesday, March 27, 100% of the day's sales at all Western WA Jersey Mike's locations will be donated to cance...
3/17/24 - Dr. Linnea Axman
March 17, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesDr. Linnea Axman is Associate Dean for all the Master of Science Nursing Programs at the University of Phoenix's College of Nursing. She joins us this week to share her insights on the state of nursing, some of the specialized trainings that exist, and the educational opportunities that abound. While every day is worth showing appreciation for our nurses, March 19 takes great precedence as Certified Nursing Day, a time to recognize the contributions of, and those dedicated to, this very impor...
3/10/24 - Maisha Houston
March 10, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesMaisha Houston is Director of Human Resources for the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. She joins us this week to provide details of the growth of this invaluable non-profit in our Puget Sound area. Much of that is attributed to the result of the greater numbers of supportive and relevant programs in Education, Public Health, Housing, Advocacy & Civic Engagement and Workforce Development. Many of these, lighting a critical focus on our youth, can use both volunteer and financial support. ...
3/3/24 - Barbara Feigin
March 03, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutesBarbara Sommer Feigin is the author of "My American Dream: A Journey from Fascism to Freedom". As a toddler, Barbara and her parents escaped Nazi Germany by way of Russian and Japan, later to land in Seattle. Barbara joined us in January to share about her youth in Seattle and Chehalis, then onto college at Whitman. In this second visit, Barbara tells of her dreams to attend Harvard, at a time when such a goal was very limited to women. Barbara attended Radcliff Graduate, receiving a one-year...
2/25/23 - Howie Cohen with the Bartell Drugs "Bark-Tell Pet Supply Drive"
February 25, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutesHowie Cohen is an Associate Category manager for Bartell Drugs, and the go-to guy for all things pet-related across all their stores in the NW region. We meet Howie to discuss the "Bark-tell Pet Supply Drive" taking place through March at all Bartell's locations. We, as patrons, have the opportunity to make donations at their cash registers. All funds collected will be split between three local organizations supporting animal welfare - PAWSITIVE Alliance, Auburn Valley Humane Society, and Sea...
2/18/24 - Barb Oliver
February 18, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutesThe goal of Sound Foundations NW is to be part of the solution for ending homelessness, namely by building transitional tiny homes. And with Seattle's homeless populations, it happens at The Hope Factory located in Sodo. Barb Oliver serves as Operations Manager and volunteer coordinator for Sound Foundations NW. Her role keeps her close with crews of volunteers building the 8 x 12 tiny homes that become a temporary, safe, warm residence for persons who, for various reasons, do not have a safe...
2/11/24 - Jia Wu and Lee Crain, in Support of Go Red for Women
February 11, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutesThis week's program once more seeks to acknowledge the importance of National Heart Health Month, with the help of our guests, Jia Wu and Lee Crain. Jia was in the prime of her career as an Army Captain in the military, under 30, when she received shocking news: she was experiencing mini-strokes, Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA). She shares some of that journey with us, stressing self-advocacy. We'll then hear from Lee, chairperson for Circle of Red, which is the giving society for Go Red for...
2/04/24 - ValLimar Jansen and Betsey Beckman
February 04, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutesValLimar Jansen is writer, director, and a lead actor in an amazing musical coming to Seattle in early March, "I Will Live Until I Die". Filled with resounding gospel sounds, the production honors the life of Sister Thea Bowman, the first American Black Woman on the path to sainthood. Local gospel choirs and actors are performing in this musical, March 1 & 2 at St. Patrick Church, 815 E. Edgar St. Tickets can be purchased at: www.stjosephparish.org/theabowman Betsey Beckman is the producer, a...
1/28/24 - Dean Regas
January 28, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutesDean Regas has been the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory since 2000. He's a renowned educator, author, and a national popularizer of astronomy. Space and space travel is something we're hearing about a lot more in a variety of ways and Dean comments on this. And while that is still the area of a select few, Dean's new book in collaboration with National Geographic, "1000 Facts About Space," is a way we all can experience this vicariously. https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/dean-r...
1/21/24 - Laura Frombach, Author of "Street Smart Safety for Women"
January 21, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutesLaura Frombach is a Technologist and Domestic Violence Survivor, and a knowledgeable voice who can speak to the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particular with how it's currently addressing gender-based violence and personal security. There is technology already being implemented to provide tangible insights and solutions, with both domestic violence and trafficking cases. Laura, along with Joy Farrow, a former Deputy Sheriff, are co-authors of "Street Smart Safety for Women". www.stre...
1/14/24 - Mary Beth Stibbins
January 14, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutesMary Beth Stibbins is the Western Washington Alliance Co-chair for Braver Angels. Their mission lies in bridging the partisan divide and strengthening our democratic republic. For anyone who has felt frustrated or helpless toward those fault lines we might feel in our country and our community, Braver Angels, established in 2016, has provided opportunities for persons on opposing sides and ideas, to come together to speak and to listen in worthwhile conversations. These are happening in our c...
1/07/24 - Dr. Julie Gatza
January 07, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutesDr. Julie Gatza is a health educator, and co-founder of the Florida Wellness Institute. Dr. Julie is one of the nation's top chiropractic physicians with more than 30 years of clinical practice. During that span, she has assisted thousands of patients to resolve a wide variety of physical ailments. Through her understanding of the nervous system, nutrition and alternative therapies, Dr. Gatza’s mission with each patient is to enhance their body's potential to heal itself. And the focus of our...
12/31/23 - Darla Gale
December 31, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutesDarla Gale is a licensed marriage and family therapist, who in 2018 worked with many survivors of the California Camp Fire. Those experiences grew into the basis for a new book: "Sifting Through the Ashes: Finding Beauty, Peace, Love, and Strength Through Trauma." The stories within can help us find healing and growth in our own life. And all profits from the sale of the book go into the Heartstrings Counseling Program, which provides free counseling sessions to trauma survivors and first res...
12/24/23 - Peter Matthies
December 24, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutesPeter Matthies joins us to talk about living our authentic life, as we discuss his new book "Plan BE: A Professionals Guide to Authentic Success." Peter is the founder of the Conscious Business Institute, a globally leading institute dedicated to creating more life-giving, inspiring and human-centric ways to work, lead and conduct business. This conversation is for anyone who has felt a hollowness from our work, from what we do with our earnings, and how it relates to our personal life as wel...
12/17/23 - Allison Breininger
December 17, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutesAllison Breininger is a mom, teacher, and primary caregiver to her husband living with a genetic disorder. In the latter role, Allison has discovered the spectrum of needs there are for caregivers, and it's quite likely any of us will find ourselves in her shoes somewhere in our lives. Therefore, it's important to understand how others in our community can provide support. Do not ask 'how can I help?'. This adds one more task. Offer to bring a meal, and a day to do so. If there are kids, offe...
12/10/23 - Luke Minor, WA529
December 10, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutesLuke Minor is the Director of WA529, Washington State's College Savings plans. The 2 programs: GET and the Dream Ahead college investment plan are substantially practical options for families in planning for future education, as these funds can be used anywhere in the country, at most educational institutions. That includes technical/trade schools, special instruments for the trade, and even now pay off student loans in some cases. Research indicates that kids who know that there's this plan...
12/3/23 - Susan Nocella and Rena Marken of "Santa for Seniors"
December 03, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutesSusan Nocella and Rena Marken are with Santa for Seniors, a program created by Lutheran Community Services NW, and which has grown to 16 counties in 2 states. Because so many seniors - at least 1 in 5 - live alone or are housebound, often a fixed income and left unrecognized, this program was created to bring about change during the holidays but also throughout the year. There are many ways to be involved - by volunteering, hosting a drive, making a donation. https://lcsnw.org/program/santa-...
11/26/23 - Kyla Cain
November 26, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutesKyla Cain is the Education Curator of the Cougar Mountain Zoo, and she brings a sleigh-full of great information about the Issaquah Reindeer Festival, happening all of December. An event where the holiday magic is in full force. Santa, the reindeer and his elves all make it a memorable event, as well as a great gift. A zoo membership can be a gift worthy of bringing great fun all year long. www.cougarmountainzoo.org
11/19/23 - Sandy Robertson
November 19, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutesSandy Robertson, RN, MSN, PH-CNS, is an author and Board-Certified Holistic Nurse (HN-BC). For the past 25 years, she has been a notable corporate and healthcare systems manager, as well as an educator of varied wellness and obesity programs. Her latest release, "Why Am I Eating This?" is an empowering read with what she calls "7 Simple Steps for Transforming" our relationship with food, the first being mindfulness. Sandy shares her personal experience with food, along with those from clients...
11/12/23 - Dr. Jonathan Howard
November 12, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutesDr. Jonathan Howard is a New York-based neurologist and psychiatrist who worked throughout the pandemic at Bellevue Hospital. And who has a unique perspective about this time in our mutual history. A compelling nonfiction book resulted from these personal experiences, entitled "We Want Them Infected: How the Failed Quest for Herd Immunity Led Doctors to Embrace the Anti-Vaccine Movement and Blinded Americans to the Threat of COVID." www.jonathanhowardmd.com
11/5/23 - Patrick Smithwick
November 06, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutesPatrick Smithwick is a husband, dad, teacher, and a writer whose most recent book is "War's Over, Come Home--A Father's Search for His Son, Two-Tour Marine Veteran of the Iraq War." With Veteran's Day on November 11, Patrick's story of son Andrew, a vet looking for himself again after facing the atrocities of war, and while battling the grip of PTSD, takes greater precedence. Patrick and his family continue to look for Andrew who they last knew was in Arizona, living day to day. In this story...
10/29/23 - Jae Oh
October 29, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesJae Oh is a natural guest to have, when it comes time to discuss some of the finer points of Medicare enrollment as well as the ACA - the Affordable Care Act. Jae is a certified financial planner and author of a top-rated, top-selling book 'Maximize Your Medicare,' providing the details for various circumstances. Medicare Open enrollment has begun and continues through Dec.7. For persons younger than 65, ACA, the Affordable Care Act enrollment opens November 1-January 15. Jae has a newslet...
10/22/23 - Eddie Chuculate
October 22, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesEddie Chuculate is a multi-award-winning author. He is a Creek and Cherokee Indian who grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma and now lives in Minneapolis. His new book "This Indian Kid: A Native American Memoir" highlights personal experiences from boyhood to young manhood, all with unflinching prose. The publisher, Scholastic Focus, has the goal of bringing thoughtful works of narrative nonfiction to middle-grade and young adult readers. facebook.com/eddiechook
10/15/23 - Dr. Elizabeth Klodas
October 15, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesDr. Elizabeth Klodas is a preventative cardiologist in Minnesota. She admits right up front that her desire is to put herself out of that business, to help us achieve good heart health naturally and better manage our cholesterol through precise nutrient intake. To which end, the solution was simple: create her own outfit, Step One Foods. Dr. Klodas shares her story as well as the insights on how to improve not just our health, but that of our entire family, because good health begins at birth...
10/8/23 - Antonia Bowring
October 08, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesAntonia Bowring is a top executive coach, based in New York City. She's across the country, but we can benefit from her experience and work through her new book "Coach Yourself! Become the Best Version of Yourself Using Practical Frameworks." This book is the ideal roadmap, guiding us on our own personal journey, while gaining insights toward our truest self, and sending those gifts back out to the world. www.ab-strategies.com
10/1/23 - David Magee
October 01, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesDavid Magee is the best-selling author of "Things Have Changed: What Every Parent (and Educator) Should Know About the Student Mental Health and Substance Misuse Crisis", and "Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love, and Loss", the latter a heart-wrenching tome of a father making sense of his son's fatal overdose. As a pathfinder for student and family mental health, as well as substance misuse, he’s an instrumental figure behind the William Magee Institute for Student We...
9/24/23 - Anna Gottleib & Darlin Gray
September 24, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesAnna Gottlieb is the Executive Director of Cancer Pathways. She joins us to highlight key programs anyone impacted by cancer can participate in for free. Case in point, their major fundraiser - the Surviving with Style Fashion Show & Gala, happening at The Westin in Seattle October 21st. The 25 models featured are all survivors of a confrontation with cancer, and we see that cancer does not discriminate! In addition, one of those models, Darlin Gray, joins us to give a personal insight into w...
9/17/23 - David Coffey from "The Recovery Cafe"
September 17, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesDavid Coffey serves as Executive Director of The Recovery Cafe in Seattle. And he extends an invitation to their fundraising luncheon, Thursday September 21 at the Seattle Center. "Standing in the Gap" is an excellent opportunity to support persons in our community living with substance abuse, mental health issues and other life challenges. For over two decades, Recovery Cafe has been an empowering place for each person to access resources and support to make those valuable changes, taking it...
9/10/23 - Jeff Arnold, Author of "Leading Across Generations"
September 10, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesJeff Arnold is a leadership expert, having bought and sold over 40 different companies in varying industries. Through his work, he's built extensive experience leading and motivating teams comprised of different age groups and backgrounds. Jeff is also a best-selling author, with his latest book entitled "Leading Across Generations: A Guide to Managing and Motivating a Multi-Generational Workforce." Jeff is skilled at understanding and describing generational differences within life and the w...
9/3/23 - Tyler Pagel, Regional Development Director, Susan G. Komen
September 03, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesTyler Pagel is the Development Director for Susan G. Komen in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, and brings us the details for the first Breast Cancer Walk in quite some time. It's a great celebration set for Saturday, September 23 at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, with speakers and salutes to the Survivors, Thrivers, and those who lost their respective cancer battles. Following this, participants can enjoy the zoo through the afternoon. Pre-registration is requested for entry into th...
8/27/23 - Jae Oh
August 27, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesJae Oh is a certified financial planner and chartered financial consultant. He's the author of a top-rated, top-selling book: "Medicare: Maximize Your Medicare". Jae takes us some of the questions to ask ourselves as we plan for retirement, factoring in our life expectancy and our overall financial picture. As the saying goes, "failing to plan is planning to fail". It's important to start early and be better informed. www.gh2benefits.com http://www.protectedincome.org/retirement-income-in...