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DEAR RUSTY: I’m concerned about Social Security running out of funding, since I rely on it for my income and I’m at an age where my having to go back ...

DEAR RUSTY: My wife and I file our taxes jointly. In 2024, I took an IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD, which was significantly more than I was r...

DEAR RUSTY: Sadly, I was in business with my ex-husband. I’m a nurse and he was a chiropractor. He refused to pay me “on the books” and now, at age 73...

DEAR RUSTY: Is the amount we pay for Medicare Part B premium a percent of our Social Security amount we receive? — Curious DEAR CURIOUS: Your Medicare...

Dear Heloise: My husband and I decided to remodel our basement and use it as a hobby/crafts/half-bath/extra TV room, where our teenagers and their fri...

“How to Not Die in Prison: A Survival Guide” by Taylor Sheridan and Tom Nelson c.2026, Simon & Schuster $29.00 243 pages The handcuffs were tighter th...

The weekly meeting of TOPS #16 was held July 29, with 11 members weighing in. Members recited the TOPS /KOPS pledge. “Take me out of the bakery” was s...

ST. BONAVENTURE — A diverse, world-class lineup of music, dance and theatrical chemistry is coming to the Southern Tier as St. Bonaventure University’...

DEAR RUSTY: My wife is 66 (born February 1960) and started taking Social Security retirement benefits just over one year ago at age 65. She was a stay...

On Wednesday, July 29, the MJ Ryan Funny Bunnies held their yearly skill-a-thon. Chelsea Baker, president, and Marielle Thompson, vice president, plan...

Bradford-based rock band Marshmellow Overcoat has released a new studio album, "Beat a Dead Horse," arriving alongside lead single "Wrote a Letter to ...

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...