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Have You Thanked a Caregiver Today? November is National Family Caregivers Month  

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November is National Family Caregivers Month. The theme for 2014 is “Care Comes Home.” This theme really highlights the care provided by friends and family within the home and community. It is important to think about what caregivers do and to thank them for their selfless work. Currently, there are 65 million caregivers in the […]

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Why People get Denied for Disability Social Security Benefits

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Often, people think of retirement when they think of Social Security. However, for those who have a disability that prevents them from working long-term, Social Security disability benefits can be the only dependable income source to help them deal with financial challenges of living without earned income. Over the last 15 years, the need for

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Housing Issues in North Dakota Spark Changes to the Roots Housing Program

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Affordable housing is a major issue in North Dakota. The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved changes to the North Dakota Roots Program (Roots) to help more state residents become homeowners. The program is administered by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA). The rules for eligibility have been altered so that any North Dakota

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