Social Security payments can be garnished
Up to 15 percent of Social Security payments can be levied by the IRS to settle things like overdue tax bills. Payments can also be garnished for child…
Category: Seniors
Baby, it’s cold outside … so stay in with these feel-good movies
Nothing like a great movie to make you laugh (which lowers stress and helps your heart), and increase your sense of well-being. So cozy up on the couch…
Seniors can make a difference helping animals
Loving animals can be a lifelong passion, but not always a lifelong possibility. There comes a time when caring for an animal full-time just doesn’t make…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month: Pursuing the thief of sight
The thief has a name — glaucoma. This year, it is silently stealing the vision of more than three million North Americans. Of these, about half now have…
Scam alert! Ignore pop-up warnings on your computer
A retired couple in Peachtree City, Georgia, were recently scammed out of more than $800,000 when they responded to a pop-up message on their computer…
Social Security checks increase in January
This month you are going to get more money in your Social Security check. Sadly, it won’t be nearly as high as the cost-of-living increase of 2023, which…
White Christmas: The story of the classic song
Bing Crosby: ‘You don’t have to worry about this one, Irving’ Songwriter Irving Berlin actually may have suspected how right Crosby was about “White…
How to spot (and avoid) a Medicare scam
Seniors who are considering changes to their original Medicare enrollment, Medicare Advantage plans, or Part D prescription drug plans should take note:…
‘Dry mouth’ can cause big problems
If your mouth feels dry when you wake up in the morning, usually a glass of water and brushing your teeth will make it feel good again. For a number of…
Thanksgiving: How we have changed
The essentials of Thanksgiving have not changed over the years: Special food, family, giving thanks, and delicious desserts. But the details have changed…