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Ponzi Schmonzi Apr. 23, 2025
There has been a lot of talk over the years about Social Security being a "Ponzi scheme." I have add... Read More
Legacy Plan Apr. 18, 2025
As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More
Explaining Little Quirks in Social Security Law in 1,000 Words Apr. 16, 2025
I doubt if any of you have ever bothered to count, but my average weekly column comes out to about 1... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part 2 Apr. 11, 2025
Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More
Most Common Social Security Questions Apr. 09, 2025
I recently did a couple of media interviews. One was a podcast and the other was a radio show. The h... Read More
Beware of Medical Conditions Causing Personality Changes Apr. 07, 2025
Dear Annie: A few years ago, my husband — always kind, patient and gentle throughout our nearl... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part I Apr. 04, 2025
For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... Read More
Facebook Rant About Social Security Is All Lies Apr. 02, 2025
There are so many Social Security-bashing screeds floating around on the internet that are I could s... Read More
Flip-Flops After 50 Mar. 28, 2025
Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More
Social Security Fraud Allegations Clarified Mar. 26, 2025
There is so much misinformation about the Social Security program and the conduct of the Social Secu... Read More
90-Year-Old Newlyweds Mar. 21, 2025
Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging thro... Read More
The GPO Repeal Backlash Has Begun Mar. 19, 2025
I predicted this was going to happen. The public outcry over the repeal of the Government Pension Of... Read More
The Silver Tsunami Mar. 14, 2025
Some population experts have referred to the increasing numbers of aging baby boomers as the "silver... Read More
Brain Damage: Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is? Mar. 14, 2025
A while back, I was speaking on an Asian cruise when I realized I could no longer figure out what th... Read More
Military Myths and Social Security Mar. 12, 2025
Not a week goes by when I don't get emails from veterans who have been led to believe that they are ... Read More
LGBTQ Baby Boomers Mar. 07, 2025
Did you know that LGBTQ individuals in America represent approximately 4% of the population as of 20... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Feb. 28, 2025
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
Older People and Social Security Disability Feb. 26, 2025
I often feel guilty if I write a column that essentially repeats information I've given in past colu... Read More
Blue Zones: Part 2 Feb. 21, 2025
Last week, we talked about Dan Buettner's research on the Blue Zones, the five places in the world w... Read More
Clarifying the DOGE Allegations About Social Security Feb. 19, 2025
Many readers have been emailing me asking for my help in understanding the allegations made by Elon ... Read More
