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The Silver Tsunami Feb. 05, 2021
Some population experts have referred to the increasing numbers of aging baby boomers as the "silver... Read More
January 30, 2021 Jan. 30, 2021
Dear Annie: I'm at my wits' end with my wife of 30 years. I think she's delusional. I am five years ... Read More
The 'Spousal Bump' Jan. 20, 2021
Recently, I've received emails from several readers who asked questions about something they call th... Read More
January 18, 2021 Jan. 18, 2021
Dear Annie: I am a 23-year-old female who recently moved to a new town. I have met a few guys, but i... Read More
More Questions About Widows Benefits Jan. 13, 2021
Sometimes, when I write a column about a certain topic, that column seems to generate more questions... Read More
Turning Full Retirement Age in 2021? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month. Jan. 06, 2021
I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself, because it... Read More
Raise Your Financial IQ in 2021 Dec. 30, 2020
Dear Readers: It's that time again. And while you may have promised yourself to be smarter about you... Read More
Full Retirement Age in 2021 and Beyond Dec. 23, 2020
I know many people are saying, "Good riddance" to 2020, partly due to political turmoil but primaril... Read More
December 19, 2020 Dec. 19, 2020
Dear Annie: My husband and I are at an age where many of our friends have retired. We have not. We s... Read More
Want to Create a Retirement Paycheck? Here Are Some Things to Consider Dec. 16, 2020
Dear Carrie: I just retired and am trying to figure out how to maximize all of my resources — ... Read More
December 15, 2020 Dec. 15, 2020
Dear Annie: A group of us have been friends for more than 40 years. We graduated from high school to... Read More
Benefits for Widows Dec. 09, 2020
I get a lot of emails from women who have questions about the widows benefits they are already getti... Read More
December 6, 2020 Dec. 06, 2020
Dear Annie: For many years, I've wanted to move to a warmer climate. Now that my husband is retired,... Read More
Why Me? Ask the Social Security Administration for Help Nov. 25, 2020
Let me ask a question. If your furnace stopped working on the coldest day of the year, would you sen... Read More
November 10, 2020 Nov. 10, 2020
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together for 10 years and married for two. I still work full tim... Read More
To Stay or Go? Nov. 02, 2020
Dear Annie: I am the mother of four adult children. My oldest daughter has three children, and she a... Read More
It's Open Enrollment: Are You Making the Most of Your Employee Benefits? Oct. 21, 2020
Dear Readers: As we approach open enrollment, I'm hoping every single one of you will take the time ... Read More
Less for Others and More for Me Oct. 21, 2020
I get hundreds of letters from my readers every week. And from them, I can glean a lot of insight in... Read More
What Does It Take To Turn a Hobby Into a Business? Oct. 08, 2020
Q: I recently retired from a job I had for 25 years. I receive retirement benefits that allow me to ... Read More
What Should You Do If Your Employer Suspends Your 401(k) Match? Sep. 16, 2020
Dear Carrie: My employer recently stopped offering a 401(k) match. I've always tried to contribute e... Read More
