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Dear Savvy Senior,
What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is very difficult.
Need Help
Dear Need,
Getting Social Security...
Attention ALL dog owners!
In the last few weeks the City of Northwood has had two dog attacks on other dogs. This is very concerning to me, not only because these attacks put our citizens and their property at risk, but they also may require the Mayor to hold Doggie court.
55.16 Seizure,...
Autism is front and center these days with more and more children (and some adults) being diagnosed as “on the spectrum”. It’s a many-faceted disorder with different levels of involvement. The Autism Society of Iowa compiled a cookbook in 2013 (Morris Press Cookbooks, Kearney, Nebraska) as a...
The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1925.
• The Kuomintang proclaim a new national government for the Republic of China on July 1.
• Nikolai Golitsyn is executed by the Soviet Union on July 2....
Dear Editor,
I write today over concern about the state of our nation. By now, the only freedom loving American who isn’t appalled by the actions of the Trump Administration is either not paying attention (at all), or is enjoying the carnage we have been witnessing 24/7 since Inauguration Day.
It...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
What’s wrong with you?
I forgot to take my stupid pills this morning.
Don’t worry, it doesn’t show.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. My family used to go for drives...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My wife is a homemaker and caregiver, and works parttime too, but her income is very small.
Need a Boost
Dear Need,
Saving for retirement can be...
P. Buckley Moss was a beloved American artist who had a true heart for children and their needs. The P. Buckley Moss Children’s Foundation was very active in fundraising for children’s charities all over the world. Moss Heaven is an Iowa chapter of this foundation and in 2000 they compiled a...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to find out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months.
Almost 65
Dear Almost,
No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a one-...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’ve got big news for you.
Well, I’m glad I’m sitting down.
I just painted that chair you’re sitting in.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The sky was as black as blue...