Opinion
Ask Rusty – Do Medicare Part A and B Backup My Medicare Advantage Plan?
Dear Rusty: I was told that I can use Medicare Parts A and B as secondary coverage to my…
Opinion
Can Enrolling in COBRA Cause A Medicare Penalty?
Dear Toni: I lost my job in September 2020 due to COVID layoffs in the oil industry and…
Opinion
Burton: 2022 – Resiliency to Rebirth
It’s no secret 2021 threw substantial challenges our way as the River Parishes flexed and pivoted to COVID-19…
Opinion
Keller: Plan to live forever
I believe the secret to living a positive, exciting and productive life is to live each day as…
Opinion
Michel: Sometimes we drop the box
Picture it. February 14, 2002. Victoria’s 7-year-old eyes slowly scanned the Valentine loot scattered on the kitchen table. …
Opinion
Self-employed with retiree benefits…Why do I need Part B?
Good day, Toni: We saw your answer about Medicare Part B in an article online and our situation…
Lifestyle
Garden trends often well-worn old practices
My trendy “green roof” arbor has been miniaturized and moved to a less lofty, but better spot in…
Opinion
Quinn Summary – A fable from the next table
by Rix Quinn At dinner, I sat next to two ladies engaged in conversation. I strained my…
Health
You can have a Porterhouse Steak as long as it’s rare – a rare treat to be enjoyed on occasion
WASHINGTON, DC, – It sometimes seems that the world is determined to classify senior citizens as an endangered…
Health
Richard: Love your heart & keep it healthier
According to the American Heart Association, one of the leading causes of death in Louisiana is cardiovascular disease.…