Microwave ovens: A hot issue
By Mary Schoepe For Capital Region Independent Media For over 40 years, microwave ovens have been one of the most popular kitchen appliances because they’re fast, […]
Should I take my widower benefit now?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I lost my wife seven years ago. I was told that I could possibly collect […]
Being prepared when it’s time to stand
By Dr. Billy Holland For Capital Region Independent Media In our modern world, we can agree there is no shortage of information. We are constantly surrounded […]
Daydreams and a healthy lifestyle
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media As a child, how often were you admonished to get your head out of the clouds and […]
Christmas wishes
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media December 2014 Dear Santa, It’s me again, Little Dicky Brooks from Cold Spring Road. I’ve tried to […]
The kindness of strangers
By Pat LarsenFor Capital Region Independent Media First and foremost, yes, there is a title change to my column that will better reflect the work I […]
My lips are sealed
We use our mouths for lots of things — talking, eating and, of course, kissing! But most of us don’t really consider how much our lips do throughout the day and how important they are, which also means we don’t think about taking care of them… until it’s too late.
Is waiting until 70 still the best plan to maximize Social Security?
Dear Rusty: My wife started her Social Security at 62 in March 2017 and I filed a Restricted Application to collect a spouse benefit from her shortly thereafter.
Accomplish your goals
All of us have dreams that we would love to accomplish during our life. For some people, their dreams are merely fantasies and they do nothing to bring them to fruition; some take small steps but never fully commit; and then some transform their dreams into reality.