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Don't Go Back to Work! May. 21, 2021
When I was 14, my father, who'd pretty clearly had a few drinks, came home and told me he had great ... Read More
What Happens to Your Social Security check if You Live Abroad? May. 05, 2021
Maybe it's because COVID-19 restrictions are easing up a bit. And some people probably have a bad ca... Read More
Give Your Money to the Undeserving Poor Mar. 12, 2021
Back in the ancient times, when our ancestors smoked nonfilter cigarettes and were sometimes shot fo... Read More
House Republicans Splitting Apart From President Trump Jan. 03, 2021
WASHINGTON — "So, we spent a whole election on my side of the fence talking about, 'We got to ... Read More
Changing Minds and Splitting Checks Sep. 07, 2020
Dear Annie: I liked your response to "MYOB" and "Freedom Lover" on the subject of reporting to autho... Read More
More Questions About the Timing of Social Security Checks May. 30, 2018
Q: I think you covered this issue in a past column. But I'm still confused. I will turn 66 on Aug. 2... Read More
Gratitude Lacking Mar. 08, 2018
Dear Annie: There are three sisters in my family. Two of us are childless. Our other sister now has ... Read More
Benefit Starting Date Confusion Nov. 22, 2017
Q: I turn 66 in January and want benefits to start then. A few weeks ago, I filled out the claim for... Read More
Cashin' the Checks Nov. 06, 2017
I'm a saver, a working guy who puts money in the bank. If you do that, and you stay continuously emp... Read More
Rules About Retroactive Benefits Jun. 14, 2017
Before I get to today's questions, all of which deal with claiming retroactive benefits, I must make... Read More
Disconnected and Dismayed Mar. 03, 2016
Dear Annie: I am a very loving mother of two adult daughters. "Jane" has a child with her ex and ano... Read More
The Delusional Self-Importance of the Liberal Media Jan. 05, 2016
I have long marveled at liberals' air of superiority and lack of self-reflection, which have always ... Read More
Check Cashing Fees: Are They Legal? Jan. 02, 2014
Dear Mary: A friend repaid a personal loan of $900 by giving me his personal check, drawn on Bank of... Read More
