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The Paradox of Our Time by George Carlin

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By  George Carlin The paradox of our time in history is that  we have taller buildings but shorter tempers ,  wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints .  We spend more , but have less ,  we buy more , but enjoy less .  We have bigger houses and smaller families ,  more conveniences , but less time .  We have more degrees but less sense ,  more knowledge , but less judgment ,  more experts , yet more problems ,  more medicine , but less wellness . We drink too much, smoke too much,  spend too recklessly, laugh too little,  drive too fast, get too angry,  stay up too late, get up too tired,  read too little, watch TV too much,  and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.  We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.  We've added years to life...

Medicare: All Things Considered

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BREAKING: Medicare Part D Premium Costs Confirmed For 2025 (YouTube link ) Who is eligible for Medicare? U.S. citizens or legal residents with at least five consecutive years Individuals age 65 or older Individuals younger than 65 with a qualifying disability Anyone with a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease or ALS Health Care Costs Qualifying for Medicare doesn't mean that all your health care costs will be covered. Take a note of the following marketing shenanigan: Potential costs per month or year According to AARP , basic coverage still costs seniors, on average, more than $3,000 a year, thanks to premiums and deductibles. And if you sign up for a Medicare supplement to help cover additional out-of-pocket expenses, that could cost you another several hundred dollars a month. Potential lump-sum costs Fidelity estimates that a couple who retires in 2013 will need as much as $240,000 beyond their Medicare coverage to pay for health care costs in retirement. [1] The e...