What Are Medicare’s “Lifetime Reserve Days”?
UNITED STATES—Toni: Why did a hospital medical claims employee ask my husband Steven to sign a form stating that he is aware that he is...
SOCAL Wildlife Sightings Brought On By Heat Wave
CALIFORNIA—On Saturday, March 15, at approximately 9:20 a.m., a woman walking her dog in the 700 block of Oak Glade Drive was hurt during...
How Technology And Gaming Trends Are Shaping Modern Entertainment
UNITED STATES—The world of digital entertainment is evolving faster than ever. Advances in technology have transformed how people experience games, making them more interactive,...
Health As A Daily Practice, Not a Temporary Goal
UNITED STATES—Health is no longer viewed as a destination to reach and then forget. In modern lifestyle thinking, it is understood as a continuous...
Should Congress Be Paid During A Government Shutdown
UNITED STATES—Someone brought something up to me recently and I thought, "Why hasn't this happened?" It seems like 2-3 times a year, we hear...
The Spring Forward Dilemma
UNITED STATES—Talk about a tough weekend. I have never been a fan of springing forward, better known as Daylight Saving Time. Why? You lose...
COBRA After Retiring? Enroll In Medicare Right Way To Avoid Penalty
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I retired from my employer in July when I turned 67 and enrolled in COBRA, which began August 1, instead of...
The Discipline Of Paying Bills
UNITED STATES—We don't want to do it, but as adults, we have to: I'm referring to paying bills. When you become an adult, you...
The Tourette Syndrome Debate At The BAFTA Awards
UNITED STATES—I truly wanted to think about this before actually tackling the topic because it is a loaded one. I am talking about reference...
America’s Veterans…Enroll In Medicare The Right Way To NOT Pay A Penalty
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: My husband, Jason, is a retired veteran and never enrolled in Medicare because he uses the VA for his medical care and...