Word: steadier
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...nice, fat company pension. But last summer his employer threw a wrench into that plan. The utility converted the old-fashioned pension system, in which employees earn the bulk of benefits during their last few years, into a new cash-balance plan, in which they earn at a steadier rate throughout their careers. It sounded simple enough, but once he did the math, Schrayshuen found his future pension would be reduced by $150,000. Maybe they'll throw in a gold watch...
...handle that kind of volatility and prefer steadier performance, old tech may be your best bet. Neither old nor new tech, however, is for the squeamish. That's who they make bonds...
...hard at almost everything instead of having the calm to wait for the right pitch. My new goal was to be a greater offensive threat. With patience, an improved swing and a sharper eye, I felt I could bring more to the batter's box and be an even steadier performer for my team, the Chicago Cubs...
...seventh grade and were high-school sweethearts, but coordinating medical school and law school proved challenging even for the seasoned couple from Great Neck, N.Y. Finally settling in Bethesda, Md. to raise a daughter, Dana, 4, and a son, Daniel, 9, Waldhorn says life has settled into a steadier rhythm...
...address these problems, Tinetti consults with physicians, making sure they monitor the effects of medications on blood pressure. "It's a question of fine-tuning the medication, not eliminating it," she says. To help seniors maintain steadier blood pressure, she instructs them in minor adjustments in routine: sit for a minute or two before getting out of bed; clench and release the fists and wiggle the ankles throughout the day; and stay away from shoes with sticky rubber bottoms, which are as treacherous as slippery soles. She also advises them in the strategic placement of rudimentary safety equipment. This...