By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been told that my two children, ages 14 and 16, may be eligible for Social Security when
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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to find a good Medicare-covered hospice provider? My husband’s mother has a terminal condition
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By Anne Palumbo Tasteless, white Wonder bread was not the only bread I consumed during my growing years. Our family also ate a lot
COVID-19 Vaccines: Another Line of Defense Against Coronavirus
‘Rest assured that these vaccines cannot give you COVID-19. The only reason you would have COVID-19 symptoms or test positive after being vaccinated is