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Social Security Update for 2024 Dec. 27, 2023
It has been my custom for most of the past 27 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the S... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part 2 Dec. 22, 2023
Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More
Medicare and the 'Temporarily Rich' Dec. 20, 2023
Before I write today's column, there are two important and seemingly unrelated observations I must m... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part I Dec. 16, 2023
For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... Read More
Biden and the Press: Is He the Bumper-bowling President? Dec. 15, 2023
Is President Joe Biden treating the press better than former President Donald Trump did? It's a low ... Read More
A Great Christmas Gift Idea Dec. 13, 2023
Want a great Christmas gift idea? How about giving yourself and your friends the best book about Soc... Read More
Flip-Flops After 50 Dec. 08, 2023
Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More
Will the Christmas Spirit Rub off on Disability Haters? Dec. 06, 2023
I was struck by something I heard the other day on a radio show. The host of the program was making ... Read More
'The Golden Bachelor': Being Seen, Not Being Loved Is the Answer Dec. 02, 2023
I watched the finale of "The Golden Bachelor" last night, as one does when it's on, the kids are in ... Read More
Sweet Inspiration to Be Found in a Few Just Right Words Dec. 01, 2023
The right slogan when we hear it or read it can be inspiring. And I hope you will find the one I off... Read More
90-Year-Old Newlyweds Dec. 01, 2023
Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging thro... Read More
Social Security Rules: Same Ol', Same Ol' Nov. 29, 2023
Several times every week, someone makes a comment similar to this one that I found in my inbox today... Read More
The Silver Tsunami Nov. 24, 2023
Some population experts have referred to the increasing numbers of aging baby boomers as the "silver... Read More
Benefits to Kids Controversial Nov. 22, 2023
I occasionally get emails from readers commenting on the fact that children of retirees qualify for ... Read More
LGBTQ Baby Boomers Nov. 17, 2023
Did you know that LGBTQ individuals in America represent approximately 4% of the population as of 20... Read More
What's That Check For? Nov. 15, 2023
A couple weeks ago, a one-time check for $90 from the Social Security Administration showed up in my... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Nov. 10, 2023
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
Smothering Nov. 08, 2023
DEAR SUSAN: I've been dating a wonderful woman for seven months. We have terrific conversation, inti... Read More
'60 Minutes' and Social Security Overpayments Nov. 08, 2023
The CBS news program "60 Minutes" ran a story this past Sunday that was critical of the Social Secur... Read More
This Fall, Don't Fall Nov. 08, 2023
In 2021, according to the latest data from the CDC, 100 older adults (age 65-plus) died from falls e... Read More
