Fifty Plus Advocate August 2021

Fifty Plus Advocate August 2021 Central Edition

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Your chances statistically of being audited by the IRS are not likely―roughly 0.3% or 3 in 1,000.

Should you worry about being audited by the IRS?

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION – Being audited by the IRS is high on the list of things that many Americans dread.  It’s a fearsome...

Acclaimed author Nicholas Gage calls North Grafton home

Nicholas Gage in his North Grafton home By Jane Keller Gordon North Grafton - Sunlight pours through the windows of the Nicholas Gage’s writing studio in...

The Poetess and Entrepreneur: Valerie Paavonpera

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Ipswich  - Valerie Paavonpera, 64, is a brave and adaptable woman.  Not many would leave their dream job, their country,...

Adults inspired to continue education at Regis College program

Adult learners participate in classes and special lectures as part of Lifelong Learning at Regis College. Photo/submitted By Zenya Molnar, Contributing Writer Learning is an ongoing process...

Salem Lifelong Learners stay sharp with variety of courses

What do journaling, backyard astronomy, and Italian all have in common? They are all courses offered by Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute of Salem State University. Explorers, one of more than 400 Lifelong Learning Institutes across the country, offers a multitude of courses in two main semesters for people ages 50 and over.
The hives in action

Local beekeeper brings ‘nectah’ to Westborough

By Kate Tobiasson, Contributing Writer One Westborough resident has been quietly promoting female empowerment for years through a unique field: bees. Gerry Gross first found...
Health Savings Accounts can be a good tool for reducing your tax bill while setting aside money for health care, dental and vision expenses.

Health Savings Accounts can mean big savings

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - A Health Savings Account (HSA) is used to save and pay for future medical expenses. But bear in...
Traits that make a good executor are someone who is trustworthy, organized, empathetic, fair and unbiased, and dependable.

Organization a key trait to being a good executor

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - The role of an executor for a someone’s estate holds a lot of responsibility. It is important for...

Reinforcing Boston Center for the Arts longtime mission

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston – As president and CEO of the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) since August 2016, Gregory Ruffer...