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Divorced Man's Guide to Social Security Apr. 10, 2024
Over the 27 years I've been writing this column, I have probably written a hundred columns directed ... Read More
How Many Stars for Social Security Service? Apr. 03, 2024
I've been writing this column for about 27 years. And more than a few times, I took my former agency... Read More
Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security Mar. 27, 2024
In today's column, I'm going to talk about Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Despite what many... Read More
Privacy Laws and Social Security Mar. 20, 2024
Social Security's privacy laws are a topic I've covered in past columns. But I can tell from my emai... Read More
Spousal and Survivors Benefits for Men Mar. 13, 2024
In the past 27 years, I bet I have written hundreds of columns explaining spousal and widows benefit... Read More
You Are Being Paid Properly Mar. 06, 2024
In my 32 years of experience working for the Social Security Administration and the 27 years I've be... Read More
That's Not What I Meant To Say Feb. 21, 2024
I've always taken pride in the fact that I do a pretty good job of explaining Social Security rules ... Read More
What We Expect From Government Jan. 24, 2024
I have been writing this column since 1997. So this will be my 27th year of helping people better un... Read More
Not All Bureaucrats Work For the Government Jan. 17, 2024
Well, this week I learned that not all bureaucrats work for the government. They can be found in any... Read More
Late Husband's Family Bothering Me Jan. 10, 2024
Dear Annie: I'm a 39-year-old mom of four. My husband recently passed away, in April of this year. ... Read More
Women and Social Security -- Common Misunderstandings Jan. 10, 2024
Whether you're a man or woman, Social Security rules can sometimes be confusing and hard to understa... Read More
Missing My Family More and More Oct. 21, 2023
Dear Annie: I have a problem and am earnestly seeking your help. I am a widow and I have three child... Read More
'The Golden Bachelor': Fantasy or Real? Oct. 19, 2023
"The Golden Bachelor" is a popular reality TV show. It opens with a handsome, impeccably groomed 72-... Read More
Moving On Without Marriage Oct. 02, 2023
Dear Annie: I am 66, and my boyfriend is 71. I have been divorced for 16 years, and he has been a wi... Read More
How to Tell Neighbors I Want to Be Left Alone Sep. 06, 2023
Dear Annie: I have been widowed for 1 1/2 years. I have well-meaning neighbors who want to include m... Read More
Senior Sweethearts May. 26, 2023
I have a dear friend who has been a widow for three years. She recently told me that special days, l... Read More
Widower's Love Prevails Oct. 14, 2022
Dear Annie: I read your column daily. I live in the Deep South. When I was 23, I finally accepted my... Read More
The 'As If' Life Oct. 05, 2022
DEAR SUSAN: Your work interests me. What made you choose single life to write about? — From th... Read More
Feeling Forgotten Aug. 10, 2022
Dear Annie: I am a widow who lives alone. I have three children, a son and two daughters. They are g... Read More
