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A few months ago I was scrolling on Facebook and came across an old friend’s post. She had just been on an incredible adventure and was announcing the start of her new business venture. As I read through her post my heart was racing. She was stepping out of her comfort zone just like me…

People with disabilities play an important role in a diverse and inclusive workforce. We would like to tell you about Amy and her path to financial independence through work. Meet Amy Amy has a developmental disability that affects her speech, learning, and social interactions. When she was ready to find a path to financial independence…

A couple of weeks ago I was talking with guide in Ontario who got a good laugh out of the bear hunting which forbids using bait. He said that without bait, few bears would ever be killed anywhere. In Canada, if you go through an outfitter you are guaranteed to get a shot or several…

Maybe it’ll be this week. Maybe next, or the week after. But before long, the weather’s going to make its shift to the consistently colder days of fall and winter. While that change certainly brings a lot to look forward to on the calendar, it can also bring extra challenges when it comes to keeping…

Most people don’t wait until they’re in the mid-40s to sleep out in a tent for the first time. I’m not most people. I camped out with my sons a few nights back as part of a Boy Scout function, and I really enjoyed the time. Several times throughout the day ( and a few…

If one reads this column regularly, it might be assumed I dislike Democrats, but that would be wrong. Many of the people I know are on the left, and I like them fine. We have things in common. It is the leftist agenda and the manner in which liberals pursue it that I don’t like.…

Financial crime against older Americans is a growing problem. People living with dementia are at an especially high risk of becoming victims. That’s why we’re committed to combatting fraud. As their memory and other thinking skills decline, people with dementia may struggle to make financial decisions. They may not remember or report the abuse –…

In mid October, Lake of the Woods Ontario looked like it was mid-September; no red and yellow foliage to amount to much, just green hillsides and water warmer than I had ever seen it. The temperature through seven days never got below 40 and never got above 50. The north wind was cold, but it…

Social Security strives to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone, including people who are more comfortable reading and speaking Spanish. Our Spanish-language website, www.segurosocial.gov, provides information about our programs and services. You can learn how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, and much more. You can…

When you’re a kid, the choices are always chocolate or vanilla. Then you get to school, and you pick between the swings and the jungle gym. The choice of plain or chocolate milk is an easy one when you stand in that lunch line. Before you know it, they start asking you to choose which…