Slices of Life ‘Dirt in the bedroom – a love story’
We all have portions of our lives that we’d rather not disclose to the public. In fact, most of us don’t have to go too far to realize what those things are. Because we already know - all too well.
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Social Security Matters Ask Rusty – Can my wife and I get spouse benefits from each other?
Dear Rusty: My wife and I are currently collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we get by on a tight budget.
Plain Vanilla ‘People Watching’
When I was a lad, say in the age range 10 to 15 years, my father would take me with him on occasion when he had an errand or business to conduct in the downtown area.
Plain Vanilla ‘Ned’s D’
Classroom Contretemps or “How Ned Got a “D” in Advanced Placement Maths,” was denied admission to a top-tier college and spent the rest of his life happily pursuing his dreams.
Social Security Matters Ask Rusty – Will my Medicare premium change because I sold investment property?
Dear Rusty: I have questions concerning the deduction of money from my Social Security benefit amount as relates to the sale of investment property. I am 66 years old and have been drawing Social Security since I turned 62. My wife is 56 and is a housewife and has no taxable income. Our income comes from our rental property and my Social Security benefit. I have decided to liquidate two of our properties - one was sold in December 2024, and one is in Escrow and is scheduled to close in March 2025.
Plain Vanilla ‘Kooshdaakaa’
Legends among native peoples often bear similarities one to another, though tribal differences and locations are evident. This is a subject area in which I am not well-versed, but it got me to thinking about my own limited experiences.
Social Security Matters Ask Rusty — Can I avoid paying the Medicare premium?
Dear Rusty: Is there any way I can get out of paying the $185 I am told will be taken out of my Social Security for Medicare Part B when I turn 65? We pay for Medicare all our working lives, and now I have to pay a monthly premium for insurance that only covers 80%.
Asking Eric
Dear Eric: Often when I make a comment or tell a story my husband corrects me. If I try and defend what I’ve said, he just implies that I’m wrong and he’s right. It can be embarrassing when we are out socially. Most of the time I let it slide. Because if I try to point out that I’m correct and he’s wrong, he just carries on as if he’s right. At home, I’ll find evidence that proves that I was right. He just goes “Oh.” I explain to him that I am embarrassed by him correcting me in front of others. He doesn’t seem to care. What should I do?
