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December 21, 2018
ABOVE PHOTO: shutterstock FAMILY FEATURES Holiday entertaining is no small chore. From feeding the masses to keeping everyone happy and engaged, it can be a big job playing host during the holidays. From time-saving meal options to ideas that encourage everybody to take part in the festivities, consider these tips to help make it easy…
December 6, 2018
Dear Savvy Senior, I will turn 65 in a few months and will be enrolling in Medicare, but I am concerned about Medicare’s coverage of dental care. Does Medicare cover dental procedures? And if not, where can I get dental coverage? Almost 65 Dear Almost, Medicare’s coverage of dental care is extremely limited. It will…
November 30, 2018
BPT More than 155 million U.S. workers are insured for a disability through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. They receive this important insurance coverage through their payroll taxes, or FICA taxes, as a part of the Social Security program. Fortunately, many workers experience a lengthy working career without any medical issues. But for…
November 21, 2018
BPT The heat will certainly be on this winter. With winter storms hitting many parts of the country early in the winter season, furnaces are plugging away, causing heating bills across the country to increase. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the typical U.S. family spends at least $2,200 per year on energy bills…
November 16, 2018
Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in making a video of my 82-year-old parents’ life story/legacy and how they want to be remembered. With the holidays approaching, I thought this could be a neat gift to my older siblings, but I could use some help. What can you tell me? Youngest of Five Dear Youngest,…
November 9, 2018
Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Only Child Dear Only, Most U.S. veterans are eligible for burial and memorial benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration. Veterans who…
November 2, 2018
Dear Savvy Senior, I know there will be a small 2.8 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2019? Curious Jim Dear Jim, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced their cost adjustments…
October 26, 2018
NEWSUSA It’s that time of year when people with Medicare review their health insurance choices and enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan for the coming year. People typically have a lot of questions as they research their Medicare options, which primarily include Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, before finding…
October 19, 2018
BPT The answer you get to this question will depend on who you ask. The amount households have accumulated for retirement is not hotly debated, but the amount needed in retirement is. The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is working to make sure that everyone has the facts through its new website ,FactsOnRetirement.org. Much of the…
October 12, 2018
FAMILY FEATURES If you have ever thought about exploring your family history, now can be the perfect time as October is National Family History Month. To get started, these four simple tips can help you unlock new understanding and make meaningful connections. You can also consider sharing these tips with loved ones so they can…
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Shelea (Kathy Hutchins/shuttertsock.com) By Florence Anthony R. Kelly was released from jail in Chicago on...
March 15, 2019
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about palliative care? My husband suffers from lung disease...
March 15, 2019
ABOVE PHOTO: Chance and Kirsten ((Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)) associated press LOS ANGELES — Chance the...
March 18, 2019
By David Bauer NEW YORK (AP) — Former Democratic National Committee chief Donna Brazile, who was fired...
March 15, 2019
The Men’s Ministry of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Twin Oaks, will host a free conference for...
March 15, 2019
All Signs: This week on Wednesday, we have the Vernal Equinox. In Latin, “vernalis” means “spring” and...
