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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
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
Putting the 'Ew!' in Annual Review Dec. 14, 2023
Of course you're worried. The end of the year is around the corner and with it lurks the dreaded an... Read More
Man Hiding Behind Texts Dec. 13, 2023
Dear Annie: I'm 48 years old. I've been a single mom since I had my first kid — in other words... 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
Can't Control Co-Worker's Lies Dec. 07, 2023
Dear Annie: I have a co-worker who consistently spreads misinformation in order to get out of doing ... 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
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
Mothers Who Work Remotely are Not 'Mommies' Nov. 23, 2023
Pandemic well over, a growing number of companies want their workers back at the office. Many still ... Read More
If the Shoe Fits, Beware It Nov. 16, 2023
If you're looking for a discussion of the people running for president in the Republican primary, th... 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
Swipe Right for the Perfect Job Nov. 09, 2023
It's frustrating! The perfect job is out there. You just don't know how to find it. On the positive... 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
Tips on Filing for Social Security Benefits Nov. 01, 2023
There probably is nothing I'm asked more often than some version of this question: "When should I ta... Read More
Snoozing Your Way to Success Oct. 26, 2023
You're late. I've been waiting, like forever, for you to read this week's column. And now you finall... Read More
Mailbag Hodgepodge Oct. 25, 2023
I usually like to have a theme to my columns. For example, I might write a column that centers on wi... Read More
Had It With Office's Lack of Hiring Oct. 20, 2023
Dear Annie: I've dated a man for five years. He used to work, prior to the pandemic, but he hasn't r... Read More
Plan to Be Spontaneous at Work Oct. 12, 2023
What's the best part of being a success? You never have to chitchat. As a VIP, concentrating on hig... Read More
Easy Ways To Boost Your Income Oct. 11, 2023
Of all the people I know and love, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't welcome a small income boost... Read More
Rumor Mill Misleads Vets and Prisoners Oct. 11, 2023
There are so gosh darn many myths and rumors circulating out there (mostly online) about Social Secu... Read More
