By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com According to every advice column ever written for parents, I should be decompressing with my kids right now. I should
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Looking for Care: How to Hire an In-Home Caregiver
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I need to locate a good in-home caregiver for my 83-year-old mother. What’s the best way to find
Communities Fighting Fraud
By Deborah Banikowski District Manager, Syracuse Older people are at a greater risk of fraud and other forms of financial exploitation. The United States
‘Surprise’ Bills — Senate Health Committee to Deal with Problem
By George W. Chapman These are bills sent to you by providers who, unbeknownst to you, are non-participating providers in your insurance plan. They
Friendships Can Blossom Any Time of Year: It’s Never Too Late
By Gwenn Voelckers Question from a reader: I’ve been divorced for about a year now, and struggle with loneliness. I miss the friends we
Summertime Is Here in Full Force. Watch Out!
For this month’s article, I’m reviewing a hodgepodge of miscellaneous tips for common problems. By Eva Briggs Ticks Summertime is here and ticks are
Career: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Career requires only an associate’s degree. It pays about $72K in Syracuse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Would you like a career in a medical
Can Italian Sausage Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Our nation’s Italian sausage consumption skyrockets during summer months — who can blame us? The irresistible aroma of sizzling sausage sends our taste buds
The Making of a Helicopter Parent
By Melissa Stefanec If you read any parenting blogs or travel in parenting circles, you often hear people throw around the phrase “helicopter parent.”
How a Government Pension Might Reduce Your Social Security Benefits
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, As a teacher for 20 years, I receive a pension from a school system that did not withhold