Top Financial Scams Targeting Seniors Today

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most common scams today that target elderly seniors? My 75-year-old mother has been swindled several times over the past year, so I’m being extra cautious. Paranoid Patty Dear Patty, Great question!

What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that retirees will be getting a nice costof- living increase in our Social Security benefits next year but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2023?

Old Glory News

What a lovely day today (Sunday), nice and cool and no wind, plus we had a nice shower of rain the last couple of days and the ground is muddy. Thank You, Jesus. I do hope everyone had a lot of fun and excitement for Halloween.

Early voting underway across state

Early voting in this year’s midterm elections began Monday and continues through Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is Nov. 8. Voters will pick the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller in statewide races.

Old Glory News

HAPPY HOLLOWEEN to each and every one. I hope everyone has lot of fun with the spooks and witches. Sure wish it would rain so all the trick and treaters could get mud on their outfits. It is hard to realize that it is just two more months left in this year.

How to Find an Old 401(k)

Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about looking for an old former company 401(k) plan that I think I contributed money to many years ago, but forgot about until recently? Retired in Rochester Dear Retired, If you think you may have lost track of an old 401(k) retirement account, you aren’t alone.

Home and Community

What does “home” mean to you? I suspect we all have a different definition. “Home” might be the place where we grew up. It might be where we currently reside. It might be a place that no longer exists as it once did, except in our memories.

2 Cents Worth

First of all thank you for stopping me and telling me how much you enjoy my column, it is for you I enjoy visiting with you every Monday morning!!!!!!

Letters to the Editor Policy

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THE UNDERRATED ROLE OF AUNTIE

On this Sunday afternoon I am at my sister Sara’s home, watching her nestle her youngest grandson as he sleeps soundly on her shoulder after his afternoon feeding. Fred is my newest great-nephew.