Living Alone Doesn't Have to Mean Feeling Lonely
My friend Ruth has lived alone since her husband passed seven years ago, and she'll be the first to tell you …
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Grocery Costs Rising? Ask About SNAP Before You Cut Meals
My friend Pauline and I go grocery shopping together every other Tuesday. Last month, standing in the checkou…
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Don't Let Your Medicaid Renewal Letter Sit Unopened
Cindy's Aunt Irene, the one who now gets home care through Medicaid, nearly lost it all last spring. Not beca…
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When an Online Friendship Starts Asking for Money
My friend Joyce lost her husband four years ago. Last winter, a man named "David" started chatting with her o…
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What to Do After Sending Money to a Scammer
My neighbor Walt called me on a Thursday evening, and I barely recognized his voice. "Bob, I think I did some…
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Make a Transportation Backup Plan Before You Need It
Last spring I had cataract surgery on my left eye. Easy procedure, wonderful surgeon. But the surgery center …
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Apple Watch AFib History Is a Report, Not an Emergency Alarm
Our friend Hal was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, two years ago. It's an irregular heartbeat, a…
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Lifeline Can Lower Your Phone or Internet Bill: Who Qualifies
Last month, Cindy and I were helping her cousin Dolores go over her budget again. You might remember Dolores …
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The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Spreads Out Your Drug Costs
In January, my buddy Lou's doctor put him on a new heart medicine. Great medicine. Terrible price. At the pha…
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Selling on Facebook Marketplace? Never Send a Buyer a Code
Last spring I finally cleaned out the garage and listed my old riding lawnmower on Facebook Marketplace for $…
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Thelma Is a Movie Night With a Conversation Worth Having
Cindy and I have a Saturday movie night, and it's my turn to pick about half the time. Most weeks I choose a …
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Apple Watch Fall Detection: What to Check Before You Rely on It
Our kids gave Bob an Apple Watch for his 70th birthday. They were very clear about why. "Dad, it has fall det…
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