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Get Motivated and Stay Motivated May. 02, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: As I age, I'm finding myself less motivated to get things done that I found fairly easy to accomp... Read More

The myRA Effect Apr. 27, 2016

Taking Stock

Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think of the new myRA, which was designed by the Treasury Department? Th... Read More

Hope Exists as Long as Change Exists Apr. 25, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Most of my friends who are 70 or older have given up on setting goals, making resolutions and loo... Read More

Toying Around Apr. 11, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Last week when I went to my friend's grandmother's birthday party, I was surprised to see that he... Read More

Rolling Up the Welcome Mat Apr. 06, 2016

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: We're in a pickle. We've spent the past winter in a wonderful retirement area. We've gon... Read More

Five Common Social Security Myths Mar. 23, 2016

Social Security and You

I probably could write a column called "The Top 100 Social Security Myths." But that would fill up h... Read More

Marriage: Hope and Cope Mar. 21, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Some researchers believe that nearly 50 percent of marriages have either already ended in divorce... Read More

Excess Baggage Mar. 14, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: After the war, we were able to buy a large home with the help of my husband's GI Bill benefits. I... Read More

Options Are Available Mar. 07, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: My husband and I had a wonderful 31 years of happy marriage. At least once a week we discussed ho... Read More

Letting Go of Family Mar. 05, 2016

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My husband passed away last month. His six children (who are my age) were never fans of ... Read More

Wife's Empty Nest Egg Feb. 22, 2016

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am hoping to retire in six years. I have been investing some money through my job and ... Read More

Moving On Feb. 15, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: After my wonderful husband died two years ago, I've been extremely lonely and have now become ove... Read More

Your Lecture Saved Me Feb. 10, 2016

Taking Stock

Dear Mr. Berko: In 1992, the Jonesboro Sun invited you to speak to its readers. And so did Arkansas ... Read More

Moving On Feb. 08, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: I have been widowed for a year, and I'm lonely. I've been told that a year is how long it takes f... Read More

Age Is Just a Number Feb. 01, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Why do some individuals appear to be old at 32 while some 72-year-olds appear younger? I find it ... Read More

Hiding From Her Health Jan. 30, 2016

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I'm at my wits' end with my wife of 30 years. I think she's delusional. I am five years ... Read More

Trouble in Paradise Jan. 25, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: I am getting concerned about my daughter-in-law and her relationship to our son. They have been m... Read More

Warmer Climes Jan. 18, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: My husband and I will both retire in six months. In discussing our plans, we have run into a majo... Read More

Who Qualifies for Social Security Disability Benefits? Dec. 23, 2015

Ask Carrie

Dear Carrie: I'm 59 and recently suffered a severe injury that prevents me from working, possibly f... Read More

Odd Man Out Dec. 15, 2015

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: A group of us have been friends for more than 40 years. We graduated from high school to... Read More