Autumn Years Fall 2024

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20 FINANCIAL PLANNING 20 Cohabitating Rather Than Remarrying? The Importance of Having a Plan for Your Assets By Nina Ashtyani As cohabitating becomes more popular, there is much to consider about planning property and asset control; learn what some of these considerations are 21 Ways to Reduce Your Tax Liability By Timothy M. Duncan, JD, AIF® Some strategic tax planning options for those working as freelancers and/or navigating required minimum distributions from retirement accounts 22 Do Not Make These Mistakes with Beneficiaries By Nicholas Stratton A reminder to arrange beneficiary status in your estate plan in a truly beneficial way and review it often to ensure it reflects changes in your life circumstances 52 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 52 Video Games Lending Seniors a Helping Hand Read why interest in playing video games is growing among seniors; yes, they are fun, but also they can provide both physical and mental health benefits It is time to focus on some apps that will arm you with tools to help you survive and thrive through the holiday season that is about to begin 56 BEST BETS Ready to Start Your Holiday Shopping? Why Not Plan to Visit These Holiday Markets 54 What’s Up with Apps By Luke Yeagley

6 IN MY WORDS Remembering the Glory Days By Ed Trinkleback 8 COUNTY CALENDAR A selection of activities available in Bergen County and its neighbors 10 HEALTH & WELFARE 10 Fit for Life The Quality of Our Choices Affects the Quality of Our Lives By Roger Anthony Here’s a chance to tick off a few boxes to see if you are making the right choices now or if you need to be more proactive about living better and longer Learn about the two forms of inflammation and the effects that one form—chronic inflammation—can have on your health; one way to help modify this condition is through proper diet 14 How to Combat Medication-induced Dry Mouth By Dr. Christopher Cappelli If you look at the side effects of most medications taken today, dry mouth is on the list; find out more about it and how it can be remedied 16 Broken Bone? Expert Advice for a Full Recovery By Robin Frank Breaking a bone can be a difficult experience, but with the right treatment, bones have a natural ability to heal; advice from an orthopedic trauma doctor on why it is essential to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment sooner, rather than later 18 Fall Proofing Preventing Falls Inside and Outside the Home By Dan Gallagher There are many preventive measures you can take to minimize your risk of falling at home; here are some suggestions 12 Food for Thought What Exactly Is Inflammation? By Stephanie Sass, RD PhD

Holiday markets are popular across the globe but you need not travel too far to discover some that would make a pleasurable long weekend getaway—like these

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AUTUMN YEARS I FALL 2024