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    Elderly Woman With Disabled Son Ordered To Pay Back $63,000 to the SSA

    I think the problem might be that she…herself…is taking disability payments. That means you are not able to work. Then…I think…she is taking monies for caretaking a disabled son…which means she is actually able to work. So if I am guessing right it is not so much a tax thing as a...
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    Are you familiar with Home Equity Investments?

    I do not know your situation…but that kind of loan seems risky to me. I might look into a reverse mortgage instead. They also have drawbacks…but just a thought.
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    What songs may mean to you 🤔

    This is going to sound a bit weird…but “the boxer” by Simon and Garfunkle. In the clearing stands a boxer, he is a fighter by his trade. And He carries a reminder of every man who cut him till he cried out in his anger and his pain…I am leaving, I am leaving…but the fighter still remains...
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    Are you familiar with Home Equity Investments?

    Do you own your home outright?
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    Does anyone else like windchimes?

    I have one on my back patio. It belonged to Don’s parents…and we took it after they passed. Something about the particular tones on this windchime I take great pleasure in. It is a simple thing.
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    50 years and some things never change.

    @squatting dog …I might be able to get under that dash upside down like yourself…but it would be questionable if i could extract myself by myself. Beautiful car…
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    Elderly Woman With Disabled Son Ordered To Pay Back $63,000 to the SSA

    In 1975 social security made an error in the amount of stipend that I was owed as a dependent of my father. They had paid a lump sum of about 1500$ for back payment. I bought a car and enrolled in an out of state college. My continuing benefits were to be about 110$ a month. They issued a demand...
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    Old english garlic cheese spread?

    Am I just remembering wrong…or did there used to be an old english GARLIC cheese spread?
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    What is up with credit scores?

    @Rae …that is income dependent in addition to credit history. I was rather appalled at how little I can borrow based upon my income.
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    What is up with credit scores?

    I have been proud of my ability to support myself and thrive. My credit has been a tool to get me ahead. High score means cheaper loans. Credit is power. As long as it stays above 800 I guess I should not stress…
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    Extra-mutated 'superflu' sweeps Britain:

    These viruses mutate often…thus making the success of vaccination variable. People often complain that they were vaccinated…yet still got the virus. Vaccines are created to cover the expected strain of virus for a particular season. That is what makes this strain of flu so serious…it is a...
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    Latest news: Man accidently

    Anybody remember when Dick Cheney shot his friend while hunting?
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    How is your day Today? Chat about your plans and achievements 2025....

    Well. My sister’s dog is still my main daily chore for another two weeks. We were up at three for a quick trip outside…tigger really felt we should just stay up…and up at five to remain up. Tigger went back to bed once she convinced herself i would remain awake…now i am drinking coffee and...
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    Cancer roller coaster ride

    Really? Vhageyenah is a bad word??? Fifty percent of the population own one…
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