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January is a great time to think about possibilities for gardening in 2021, even if they're not quite “resolutions.” Here are some suggestions you might consider. Your garden will thank you. ...

Here's some good news for the new year! Nearly 70 million Americans will see a 1.3 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and SSI payments in 2021. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). ...

My father was always warning me to watch my words. If I didn’t have anything nice to say, I should just bite my tongue. These timeless lessons regarding the negative and positive power of our words remain resonant — especially during the current pandemic, election season and recession. Everyone needs to be cut a little more slack and given a bit more grace than usual. Kindness over criticism wins the day. ...

Having the right tools for the job can turn a gardening chore into a gardening joy. A little investment up front will reward you with many happy, productive, rewarding days out in the garden. These essential gardening tools will get your gardening off to a good start and keep your gardens beautiful and growing. ...

Don’t be fooled.  Social Security employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money. So, if you get a call from someone claiming there's a problem with your SS number or account, just hang up. ...

Public egg hunts for the kiddos are a great Eastertime tradition, but if communities are still under coronavirus shutdown, you can have an egg hunt in your own house or yard! Plastic eggs can be filled with candy, such as small chocolates or jelly beans. Candy alternatives can include stickers, small toys or money. ...

Haunted by his own poor sleep habits, Dad didn’t want his children to inherit the trait which kept him groggy and foggy through daylight hours. He wanted us to get a minimum of nine hours of sleep, then wake up ready to take on the challenges of the day. ...

It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. Savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Pledge to save for America Saves Week at www.americasavesweek.org. ...