Debating mobile home living draws strong views from readers
Readers weigh pros and cons of mobile homes in Largo Florida and beyond. Letters discuss retirement planning, travel parks, and practical issues from ill fitted roofs and heating to insulation and maintenance. Responses include praise for planning and cautionary tales from owners in Indiana and Arizona.
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Woman on 62nd birthday may switch to spousal Social Security
A wife who starts early Social Security at 62 can switch to the higher spousal amount when her husband reaches 65, if she applies. The switch does not reduce the couple's total monthly payments, and the wife can receive one half of the husband's benefit at that time.
Senate approves 20 percent Social Security rise
Senate backing for a 20 per cent increase in Social Security benefits grew strong as Sen Frank Church announced 49 co sponsors for a plan to raise payments to the 27 million Americans receiving monthly checks.
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Start shopping now for retirement home care
Sighs of urgency push readers to compare and inspect care options before committing. The note warns that delaying choices can bring heartache and wasted time, labor, and money, urging careful review of deliveries and services to prevent disillusionment.
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