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Ask Rusty – For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare

  Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should ...

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Ask Rusty – How do I avoid pitfalls and get maximum Social Security?

Dear Rusty: I turned 70 in June of this year and want to start receiving benefits. I am currently ...

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Quiet Firing: The trend holding professionals back in their careers

In a recent article, Refresh Leadership examined a trend among employees, citing an increase in professionals quiet quitting, mentally ...

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Ask Rusty – How do I get my Social Security as soon as possible?

Dear Rusty: I am a few weeks away from my 61st birthday. I was wondering how far in advance of ...

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The State of the South: Complex challenges and opportunities for change

Safe and equitable Southern communities where both present and future generations can thrive. That’s the goal. The reality ...

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Don’t overlook importance of cash

If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a great deal of attention to your stocks, bonds and ...

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Ask Rusty – Why don’t I get annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)?

Dear Rusty: I get a NET amount of $210 from Social Security plus get an alimony check of $1,400. ...

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Brown: Living & dying in Louisiana

Eighteen years ago this week, Derrick Todd Lee received the death penalty in Louisiana. He was the state’s ...

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Orr: Levees, Wetlands & Rules

The importance of wetlands is well understood today. Marshes and swamps give wildlife a place to live and ...

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Ask Rusty – How do Social Security survivor benefits work?

Dear Rusty: Social Security is confusing in itself and gets even more confusing when you receive multiple answers to the ...

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