America’s most-hated vegetable doesn’t deserve the bad rap By Anne Palumbo Staunchly refused by many and accused of smelling like old socks when boiled,
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Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I have thought about purchasing a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea
An Antidote for Hard Times: Build a Home in Your Heart
By Gwenn Voelckers “Build thy home in thy heart and be forever sheltered.” – Anonymous This is one of my favorite quotes. It captures
Profits for Major Insurers Double This Year. Does it Mean We Will Get a Premium Rebate?
By George W. Chapman The short answer is: don’t hold your breath. A recent article in the New York Times by Reed Abelson explained.
The Nutritious Perks of Whole-Grain Rice Noodles
By Anne Palumbo A popular takeout during normal times, pad Thai — a beloved Thai noodle dish — has skyrocketed in popularity, according to
An Executor’s Guide to Settling A Loved One’s Estate
Dear Savvy Senior, My aunt recently asked me to be the executor of her will when she dies. I’m flattered that she asked, but
Hospitals Struggling Big Time
By George W. Chapman What tends to get lost in all the headline-grabbing news related to the pandemic (PPE shortages, morbidity, testing, lingering long
Why Parmesan is a Nutritional Powerhouse
By Anne Palumbo From nutritionists to cheese connoisseurs to sports trainers, parmesan cheese is favored by many and here’s why: It promotes bone health;
Contact Tracers Track COVID and Other Illnesses
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While “contact tracers” — more formally known as disease investigation specialists, case investigators or other titles — have gained the
RV Travel Tips in the Summer of COVID
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on RV travel for novices? My husband and I have been cooped up