Opinion
Ask Rusty – Will paying the IRS quarterly increase my Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I waited to sign up for Social Security until I turned 70 last month so I would…
Opinion
An I-deal inflation hedge – Buy Treasury I bonds that could soon offer a 9.6% return
When I hear the word retro, the first thing that comes to mind is fashion. You take an…
Opinion
Michel: Getting older is a blessing
It’s official. I am now 63 years old. It’s okay though, really. I don’t mind talking about my…
Opinion
The secret to success
As we approach graduation day for high school and college students, many picture themselves as being successful. Regardless…
Opinion
Get creative with a colorful container garden
You don’t need a large yard or a lot of space to create a beautiful garden. You can…
Opinion
Rix Quinn – Generations
I’m a Baby Boomer with several Millennial friends. I don’t know if it’s because they value my wisdom,…
Opinion
Surprising study shows Washington state is where older citizens are “living better lives”
WASHINGTON, DC – The isolation triggered by the pandemic has caused many seniors to re-evaluate their living conditions,…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Carbon capture & storage is the future
Throughout the past year, we’ve seen the number of investments made into carbon capture and storage (CCS) in…
Health
Ouch! That pain could be arthritis
We all have them. Sudden, out-of-nowhere pains. Or nagging aches that flare up in cold, damp weather. And…
Opinion
Ask Rusty – Can a widower get full survivor benefits early?
Dear Rusty: My wife passed from COVID-related heart disease in 2020, just short of her 65th birthday. I will…