Understanding Medicare’s enrollment rules
Dear Savvy Senior,Can you give me a rundown on Medicare's enrollment choices and rules along with when and how to apply? I turn 65 next year and want to make sure I know what to do.
View ArticleSeven years
Seven years…It is a lifetime or is it just a span of a few years?Some say a new generation is born every seven years. Disney opens its vault and reintroduces one of its classic favorites every seven...
View ArticleRising ER visits form another ‘Obamacare’ infection
Considering the Obama administration's failure to keep its promise—made by the President in public speeches at least 36 times—that “if you like your plan, you can keep it,” there should be little...
View ArticleHow to search for lost pension money
Dear Savvy Senior,What tips can you offer for tracking down a lost pension from a previous employer?About to RetireDear About,
View ArticleIdeologues’ selective concerns are for the birds
Pollution containing large amounts of ideologically driven hypocrisy and political correctness seeps from unbalanced environmental extremists' efforts to ensure that Americans don't forget the...
View ArticleThe Welcome Matt
Not long ago, I watched a video telling the story of a young girl, probably no more than 6 or 7 years old, who was adopted into a family.
View ArticleHow to recognize stroke symptoms and what to do
Dear Savvy Senior,What are the symptoms of a stroke? My 66-year-old aunt had a stroke a few months ago and neither she nor my uncle had a clue it was happening.Concerned Relative
View ArticleMemorial Day reflections
This weekend Americans will celebrate Memorial Day—remembering those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving us all in uniform. Originally known as Decoration Day, commemorating Union and...
View ArticleEPA rules threaten aluminum’s revival
Aluminum may not cost as much as it did when special guests at banquets hosted by Napoleon III were offered a prized set of cutlery made from the metal while less-favored guests used knives and forks...
View Article‘If the EPA can do this, what can’t it do?’
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy claims critics overstate the reach of her agency's controversial new “Waters of the United States” rule.
View ArticleAre schools failing students when it comes to money matters?
Something may be missing as high school seniors across America accept their diplomas this graduation season.
View ArticleObamacare’s Kentucky success: A real fish tale
I spot some information on Obamacare's far seas where the Kentucky Department of Insurance rides on high waters, indicating the leak that began forming last year in the creaky boat carrying...
View ArticleJobless in Seattle, naïve in Lexington
With the wondrous Triple Crown win by American Pharaoh, what are the chances that the hardest achievement in any sport will be achieved next year as it was when Seattle Slew and Affirmed won...
View ArticleObamacare’s king and his court
The Supreme Court's King v. Burwell decision—which could be released by the time you read this column—will, whichever way it goes, provide a relevant and timely opportunity for thoughtful Obamacare...
View Article‘False choice’ falsely describes Obamacare critics
Nowhere is President Obama's perfected use of the “false choice” rhetorical technique more apparent than when he misrepresents critics of his inaccurately named Affordable Care Act as offering only...
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