Lifestyle

EMPORIUM, Pa. — It's time to gather your dream team, put those random facts to good use, and battle for ultimate bragging rights. The Barbara Moscato ...

“When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia” by Nathaniel Chin, MD c.2026, St. Ma...

DEAR RUSTY: I’m 70 now and took my Social Security benefits at age 68. Social Security would not allow me to take all my increased percentage earned b...

DEAR RUSTY: My spouse is 63 and I am 65. I am planning to take my Social Security benefits at age 70. Can my lower-earning spouse take his own benefit...

Dear Heloise : How do I get mold out of my washcloths without taking out the color? Everything I find online includes bleach, which ruins my washcloth...

DEAR ABBY: How can I tell if my husband loves me? We have been married 41 years, and during our entire marriage he's been cheating on me with other wo...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have four children, two of whom have congenital health issues we've been managing. One child is leading a "normal" life an...

Dear Heloise: Years ago, when I was growing up on an Iowa farm, my hair would dry out because I was outside so much of the time. We also had what peop...

DEAR RUSTY: I am writing to get advice on the optimal time to sign up for Social Security benefits. I am a 64-year-old female, and my birthdate is Aug...

DEAR RUSTY: When I look at my earnings on my Social Security account, I see that in 1955 and 1956 have no earnings. I was in the U.S. Navy as a first ...

DEAR RUSTY: My wife passed away in September 2025 at age 64. We had been married for 43 years and started collecting benefits when I turned 62 and she...

DEAR RUSTY: I think we should have a Social Security baseline of $2,500 for each person. When I retire, my Social Security benefit will not be enough ...

Dear Heloise: I, too, have trouble with the very tiny print on labels. I found a trick that is a lifesaver for this problem. I simply use my phone to ...

DEAR ABBY: I recently hosted a family gathering that included my adult cousin and his wife, who live locally, and my son, daughter-in-law and their so...

DEAR RUSTY: In a previous column, you wrote about people who filed for Social Security late in life. I am currently incarcerated and will be filing fo...

As the old adage goes, “hindsight is the best foresight” and nowhere is that more evident than with some we counsel regarding Social Security. We regu...

DEAR RUSTY: The Social Security Administration says I didn’t pay enough into my Social Security account, despite being a business owner and paying tax...

Probably the most common fallacy about SS spouse benefits is the belief that a spouse always gets 50% (half) of their marital partner’s monthly Social...

DEAR ABBY: I have a next-door neighbor who is retired and takes care of his wife, who has dementia. He's a nice enough person, but he has no personal ...

DEAR RUSTY: I began collecting benefits at age 72 and am now 78. Since that time, I have continued to work and have contributed more than $40,000 to S...