Both my husband and I are not small (about 200 lbs ea) when we fly we try to purchase three seats in a row.  This allows us to have space to feel comfortable.  My husband has been big since he was young.  It is in his shoulders.  I have had issues since I was injured in an auto accident resulting in my not being able t...more

Our state if you have an inheritance you are required to pay the state back.

My government requires I start paying for Medicare at 65 but my retirement age is 66.  In order to meet the medicare requirement I will start collecting SS before I want to.  I didn't budget to pay for Medicare out of my other retirement.  It covers my Medical.  My husband is required by his medical to start Medicare o...more

We have a flat tax rate.  It is called the Alternative Minimum Tax and it is 26%.  As long as congress continues to not act, all those wealthy will have to pay this on any income over $45,000 for a married couple (and no exemptions allowed).  This of course includes any retirees who make more than that.    If you are s...more

When the airlines allow me a small personal item (small purse), a small suitcase (almost fits under the seat) and a medical equipment bag (does go under the seat I will be happy.  Right now if my husband didn't travel with me I wouldn't even be able to carry my meds or a change of clothes on the plane.  I travel with a...more

I hadn't realized Obama was president in 2004.  I must be getting old.

Before the IRS did this anyone could say they did taxes with no training or tax knowledge.  A person who cuts hair needed to be licenses, yet the group is complaining about requiring a tax preparer know something about taxes.  Just because some said they could do taxes didn't mean they would be there if or when the ret...more

I still remember when I was pulled over for speeding as a teenager.  The officer explained to me how dangerous it was to speed on the mountain road since I couldn't know what was on the other side of the curve to include a large truck needing excess space.  It really impacted my driving.