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What makes reindeer fly & other things you always wanted to know
Greetings, residents of the River Parishes! Santa is coming to town in a few days. Everyone is so…
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Hip Surgery Postposed After Enrolling in Medicare Advantage Plan
Toni: I made a terrible mistake during the recent Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period and changed to a…
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Ask Rusty – I have VA Coverage; Should I get Medicare Part B?
Dear Rusty: I am a 74 year old veteran enrolled with the VA. I have never had Medicare Part…
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Tips for the Holidays for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The holiday season is upon us! Actually, if you’ve been out to any major big box store, the holiday…
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What Is a SEP IRA?
A simplified employee pension plan (SEP) is a deferred-compensation arrangement that is similar to a profit-sharing plan. It…
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Letter to the Editor
As 2021 comes to a close, we look back on yet another devastating hurricane season amid a pandemic…
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Quinn Minute – New Year celebrations
by Rix Quinn When did people begin to host New Year parties? Ancient Egyptians celebrated New…
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Pandemic shines light on state of our behavioral health
COVID-19 weight gain. Increased alcohol consumption and drug use. Depression and anxiety. Marital problems including increased reports of…
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Keller: Pray & give thanks this Christmas season
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, commercialism is the focus of the season more than the birth of…
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Tips for working with contractors after Hurricane Ida
It’s not uncommon for major natural disasters to prompt complaints about contractor fraud and unfair practices. “The recovery…