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Social Security: Divorce doesn't necessarily mean end to ex's Social Security benefits
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As Time Goes By: Find a slogan and raise your taxes; you can pick a winner
By Henry Geerken Have you been paying attention to the "town meetings" that have been held in preparation for the big election less than a year from now?
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From the Office: Much you need to know about Medicare can be found online
By Frances Wright Medicare and all its different parts can be extremely confusing.
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Looking Back: Freedom to speak your mind important for children, too
By Elaine Kniskern We are so fortunate in this country with our many freedoms.
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Social Security: Don't wait on paperwork to file for disability benefits
Disability is something most people do not like to think about. But if you're not able to work because you have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits. Here's what you need to know.
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As Time Goes By: The bug confused me, got me and refused to let me go
By Henry F. Geerken I got sick.
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From the office: Needs are great, help is plentiful for a long time after a disaster
By Nancy Dingee During the last of week of August and first week of September, our picturesque rural county was ravaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
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Looking Back: Like today, role models of yesteryear offered good, bad examples
By Elaine Kniskern Years ago there was an expression among the younger generation. I haven't heard it in many a year: The expression was about being a "party-pooper" and certainly no young person, or even the older folks, wanted to have that label. Perhaps another term that was used was a "wet-blanket." No popularity contest was won when a person was in those categories. and certainly no invites for social functions would be forth coming.
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Social Security: It's not too late to sign up for Part B
By Tracey L. Weaver If you didn't sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have an opportunity to apply -- but you only have a little over a month to get signed up.
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As Time Goes By: For eons, inventors have found gold dealing with people's teeth
By Henry F. Geerken Picture if you will, way back in time, a mountainous cliff with openings called "caves." In one cave were a caveman and a cavewoman, (what else?) sitting by a fire eating chunks of meat.
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From the Office: Take steps to make wintertime falls less likely
By Wayne Shepard Cold weather can be tough on every one, but it is particularly tough for the older population. The snow looks pretty, but winter can be a scary season due to increased chances of falling on snow or ice. But there are a few things you can do to help prevent falls besides being homebound or packing up and moving to warmer climate.
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Looking Back: We got a chance to see the greener grass on the other side
By Elaine Kniskern People seem never to be satisfied with what they have in life. There is always better and bigger, or perhaps it's "the grass that looks greener on the other side of the fence."
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Social Security: Make your New Year's resolutions be about the future
Happy 2012 from Social Security! With the arrival of the new year, many people are putting together lists of goals and resolutions. Here are some new year's resolutions that you may find worth keeping:
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As Time Goes By: Losing the keys to memory, one sip at a time
By Henry F. Geerken As you age, there will come an eventful day when you will forget something.
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From the Office: Long-term supports and services: Are they for you?
By Frances Wright The holidays are now behind us and as we reflect on our visits with loved ones and plan to cope with the long winter months ahead, you may be wondering how you or your loved one will manage.
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Senior Scene: For a better life, take the time to get to really know loved ones
By Elaine Kniskern Reading was always a chore for me in younger days.
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Social Security had hidden role in 'It's a Wonderful Life'
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As Time Goes By: I just couldn't help myself, I had to go back
By Henry Geerken Have you ever had a vacation where when you left you wanted to turn around and go right back?
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Some childhood musings in a winter wonderland still ring true
By Elaine Kniskern Do children today get as eager as we did years ago as we anticipated the first snow fall?
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Social Security: Did you know Social Security changes helped create the Grinch?
By Tracey Weaver Is it just me, or are we celebrating the holidays earlier and earlier every year?
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Social Security: Divorce doesn't necessarily mean end to ex's Social Security benefits
