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March 14, 2021 Mar. 14, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have been married for 25 years to "Betty," a beautiful, intelligent, caring woman from... Read More

Struggling With Retirement Savings? Uncle Sam May Give You Extra Credit Mar. 10, 2021

Ask Carrie

Dear Carrie: I work for a small nonprofit. I love my job but don't make a lot of money, so saving fo... Read More

February 22, 2021 Feb. 22, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am hoping to retire in six years. I have been investing some money through my job and ... Read More

Decline in Social Security Staff Equals Decline in Social Security Service Feb. 17, 2021

Social Security and You

Imagine that you owned a successful business that was gaining 10,000 new customers every single day.... Read More

The Silver Tsunami Feb. 05, 2021

Positive Aging

Some population experts have referred to the increasing numbers of aging baby boomers as the "silver... Read More

January 30, 2021 Jan. 30, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I'm at my wits' end with my wife of 30 years. I think she's delusional. I am five years ... Read More

The 'Spousal Bump' Jan. 20, 2021

Social Security and You

Recently, I've received emails from several readers who asked questions about something they call th... Read More

January 18, 2021 Jan. 18, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am a 23-year-old female who recently moved to a new town. I have met a few guys, but i... Read More

More Questions About Widows Benefits Jan. 13, 2021

Social Security and You

Sometimes, when I write a column about a certain topic, that column seems to generate more questions... Read More

Turning Full Retirement Age in 2021? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month. Jan. 06, 2021

Social Security and You

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself, because it... Read More

Raise Your Financial IQ in 2021 Dec. 30, 2020

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: It's that time again. And while you may have promised yourself to be smarter about you... Read More

Full Retirement Age in 2021 and Beyond Dec. 23, 2020

Social Security and You

I know many people are saying, "Good riddance" to 2020, partly due to political turmoil but primaril... Read More

December 19, 2020 Dec. 19, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My husband and I are at an age where many of our friends have retired. We have not. We s... Read More

Want to Create a Retirement Paycheck? Here Are Some Things to Consider Dec. 16, 2020

Ask Carrie

Dear Carrie: I just retired and am trying to figure out how to maximize all of my resources — ... Read More

December 15, 2020 Dec. 15, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: A group of us have been friends for more than 40 years. We graduated from high school to... Read More

Benefits for Widows Dec. 09, 2020

Social Security and You

I get a lot of emails from women who have questions about the widows benefits they are already getti... Read More

December 6, 2020 Dec. 06, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: For many years, I've wanted to move to a warmer climate. Now that my husband is retired,... Read More

Why Me? Ask the Social Security Administration for Help Nov. 25, 2020

Social Security and You

Let me ask a question. If your furnace stopped working on the coldest day of the year, would you sen... Read More

November 10, 2020 Nov. 10, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together for 10 years and married for two. I still work full tim... Read More

To Stay or Go? Nov. 02, 2020

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I am the mother of four adult children. My oldest daughter has three children, and she a... Read More