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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Join us in Promoting Awareness and Acceptance

May 15, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

Each year, 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health condition. Positive mental health practices are important for everyone. During Mental health Awareness Month we will share some info and resources to help promote positive mental health practices for you and your family.

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What We’re Reading: April 30, 2018

April 30, 2018 by Claudia Paoletto

Using Your Home Equity For Aging In Place | Forbes A new Bankrate survey says 62% of homeowners never plan to move. If you’re one of those who'll be aging in place, you may be considering using your home equity to help do it, by taking out a reverse mortgage, a home equity line of [...]

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