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Ask Rusty – Clarification of Medicare IRMAA and MAGI
Dear Rusty: I am confused by an article in my local newspaper which said that “MAGI” (modified adjusted gross income), on which my Medicare Part B premium is based, is my Adjusted Gross Income, plus any non-taxable interest, plus 50% of the social security I received. The part that is confusing is the 50% part. When…
Read MoreHammer Can’t Understand Democrats
“Do they even notice?” The words, boomed across an open empty office, scared the living bejebbers out of me. John Hammer, that huge hulk of a man who somehow finds his way into a locked and dark office on a Saturday, had once again caught me off guard. And listen, as a guy with a…
Read MoreThe Color of God
(Written June, 2020) Today I filled out a form online. It was a request for consideration of a discount and financial relief for certain services. The questions that were asked were quite expected, my name, address, phone number, income. The form was quite simple to complete. But when I scrolled down to submit the form,…
Read MorePRONOUNCED PROBLEMS
It all started when we changed our cell phone service. We had been thinking of doing that for a long time, but Mary Ellen and I are both creatures of habit—that’s why we have been married for 44 years. I assumed the changeover would be long and painful, but despite a few bumps in the…
Read MoreFred Hord, Veteran Printer and Community Leader
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn When I was trying to decide on a subject for Black History Month, it occurred to me that most people have probably never heard of Fred Hord. While he lived here, he was one of Noblesville’s most prominent and well liked African American residents. The only reason he’s…
Read MoreHeights Superintendent Shares Importance of Black History Month
As we enter Black History Month, it is essential for us to reflect on and acknowledge the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. This month serves as a dedicated period for us to explore and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and resilience of the black community, which has played a…
Read MoreMontgomery Medicine #793
Are Antibiotics Necessary? When we get sick with an infection, many people assume that antibiotics are the best and fastest way to recover. However, this is not always the case. Antibiotics are powerful medications designed to fight bacterial infections, but not all infections are caused by bacteria. Many are due to viruses, fungi, or other…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About Social Security Benefits for Someone with Multiple Ex-spouses
Dear Rusty: If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social Security based on their own financial situation as compared to their rich ex-spouses? Thus, multiple payouts by SS? Just curious, because there are probably many people in this situation as a result of…
Read MorePurdue Passes IU on NCAA All-Time Victory List
Last week’s 81-76 victory against Indiana inside Mackey Arena was historical for the Purdue men’s basketball program. Already the winningest school in Big Ten Conference games only (1,047-712), the seventh-ranked Boilermakers moved past the Hoosiers into 10th place on the NCAA’s all-time wins list with 1,946. Victory No. 1,947 came Tuesday night, a 90-81 triumph…
Read MoreWHEN SHIRT HAPPENS
This past week, I did a little shopping to find some warm apparel for our trip to Iceland. I don’t like buying new clothes because I always seem to spill something on them. If I enjoy my meal at a particular restaurant, I wear the same shirt the next time I am there. When the…
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