Financial Predicament For Elderly In 2016, Tape Cassette Day, Favorite Baking Recipes

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Temperatures are dropping and that’s a perfect excuse to fire up the oven for some fresh-baked treats. Our guest joins us to discuss her favorite baking recipes. We also explore the comeback of the cassette tape, and look at the convergence of Social Secuirty and Medicare factors that could put reitrees in a difficult financial position in 2016.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Leslie Fried Guest
  • Dave Zero Guest

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