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Social Issues Are Economic Issues Aug. 18, 2016
One of the most common disagreements among conservatives is whether or not Republican candidates sho... Read More
Lunch Leftovers and a Mommy Left Out Jul. 29, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My kids don't always finish the lunch we pack for them to eat at school or camp. ... Read More
Sorry, Grandpa, Your Infrastructure Is Not My Infrastructure Jun. 03, 2016
WASHINGTON — Give me liberty and give me infrastructure. Don't make me choose. What's one with... Read More
Delete Dating Jun. 01, 2016
Shocked by the idea? Wondering why someone like me, someone so closely associated with single life a... Read More
Are Women Over 60 Hopeless? Apr. 08, 2016
Dear Cheryl: Is there any hope for a woman over 60 to find romance with a man even remotely close to... Read More
January Often the Best Month to File for Social Security Dec. 30, 2015
I write a column similar to this one about this time every year. But I don't mind plagiarizing mysel... Read More
Human Beings, Not Human Doings Dec. 19, 2015
Dear Annie: My husband and I are at an age where many of our friends have retired. We have not. We s... Read More
Disturbing Social Media Posts Nov. 25, 2015
Dear Annie: A couple of months ago, I met a guy at a concert and he added me as his friend on Facebo... Read More
Understanding the Trustee's Report Jul. 30, 2014
Every year about this time, the Social Security and Medicare board of trustees release their annual ... Read More
Missed Chances Jul. 09, 2014
Q: I am very mad. A good friend of mine, a neighbor lady who had been single all her life, recently ... Read More
Your Number Is Up! Jul. 02, 2014
In last week's column, I shared some stories about the history of the Social Security number. That w... Read More
A Fact Sheet About Disability Benefits May. 21, 2014
I must be a glutton for punishment. I have written yet another fact sheet on yet another controversi... Read More
Maybe Social Security Is Just a Tax? May. 14, 2014
I just got an email from a guy that went something like this: "You are sooooo right. You hit the nai... Read More
Ask Not What Your Cat Can Do for You Apr. 17, 2014
A big-selling book, "Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet,... Read More
Russell Baker and Me Apr. 16, 2014
I just finished reading (or actually re-reading) Russell Baker's memoir, "Growing Up." For those of ... Read More
A Note to 'Fiscal Conservatives' From a Social Conservative Mar. 04, 2014
One frequently hears this political self-identification: "I'm socially liberal, but fiscally conserv... Read More
Wizard of Id
Feb. 19, 2014
Losing Our Third Places Feb. 13, 2014
A story that captivated New York City: A group of elderly Korean-Americans had been gathering at a M... Read More
Social Security Statements Feb. 05, 2014
Q: I used to get a letter from Social Security every year that told me how much I had paid into the ... Read More
Social Security: Who's In and Who's Out Dec. 04, 2013
Every time I write a column about various offsets that impact Social Security benefits payable to fo... Read More
