Advice Dear Abby column missteps and dating tensions
A reader recounts a grandmother overstepping by haircuts for grandchildren without mother’s consent, Abby advises setting clear limits. Another letter requests IRS deductible status for a hair transplant and is redirected to a tax expert. A third considers attending a wedding with an ex-wife’s disapproval and is told to step aside.
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Dear Dr Solomon explains heart murmurs and hypertension
Dr Solomon answers a reader on child heart murmurs stressing most are harmless and often disappear, with modern surgery helping true defects. He also outlines hypertension by region and demographics, advising annual blood pressure checks and adherence to physician plans. The column notes President Johnson’s 1967 Vietnam Thailand Christmas troop visits.
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Stocks for a 67 year old couple and retirement funds
A letter from Sam Shulsky discusses whether a 67 year old couple should invest in stocks or preferred shares given a $20,000 emergency fund and $10,000 legacy. He notes preferreds mainly offer income unless convertible and warns stocks may not suit risk averse sleep patterns.
Video Game Warning From FTC On Prolonged Use
The Federal Trade Commission warns that long continuous play of electronic video games may leave permanent patterns on television screens. The notice relates to popular Christmas gifts this year and urges moderation to avoid screen damage.
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