Michiganders who grew up in the 1970s have stories that can stop a younger crowd mid-scroll. Some of them sound more like a movie than a memory now. Here are the childhood moments that can leave today’s kids doing a double take. 1. A 25-Story Department Store A 1970s childhood in Detroit could include a…
If your Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, the most you can pay out of pocket is going up next year. Virginians weighing whether to renew should consider that and a few other changes. Here’s what’s changing, and what to check before you decide whether to keep your plan. Note: This is general information, not…
Staying put as you age sounds simple. But a report from Arizona State University looked at home prices, rents, incomes and insurance, and some of what it found is hard to hear for older Arizonans. Here’s what the findings could mean for older Arizonans and the people who love them. Note: This is general information,…
Turning 65 in Texas can come with a break on your property taxes. Some of it needs a form, and the timing around that birthday can surprise homeowners. Here’s what changes for Texans, and what to do about it, when your big birthday comes. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment…
October in Pennsylvania still has pumpkins, costumes and candy. But the traditions around them have changed, and a few are gone entirely. Here’s a look at what used to be part of October for Pennsylvania kids. 1. Mischief Night Mischief Night is the name the Philadelphia region gave to Halloween Eve, Oct. 30. The Philadelphia…
Nothing slows down an application like a missing piece of paper. Arizona counties don’t all ask for exactly the same documents, so it helps to know what yours wants. Here’s what to gather for the senior property valuation freeze, with examples from several counties. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment…
Agreeing to help an older parent is usually an easy decision. Agreeing to do it under your roof is where many families stop seeing eye-to-eye. Many South Carolinians and Americans across the country have been weighing in on stories like this. Here’s the story of a woman who said “no” to moving her in-laws in,…
Medicare open enrollment started Thursday, according to Medicare.gov. Whatever you pick now starts Jan. 1. These are the Medicare open enrollment mistakes many Kentuckians over 65 make every fall. Note: This is general information, not medical or insurance advice. Plan details and dollar amounts are subject to change, so confirm the current details with Medicare.gov…
A Virginia newsroom asked its readers a simple question: Which closed restaurants do you miss? The comments filled up fast, and the answers say a lot about what a restaurant can mean to a town. Here are the places that stuck with readers, along with a couple of comebacks. 1. K&W Cafeterias K&W Cafeterias closed…
Ask a Floridian who grew up before 1971 what they remember, and the stories rarely start with theme parks. They come from an earlier Florida, one that Disney was about to change. Here are the signs someone grew up in Florida before that happened. 1. The Parkway’s First Name The Sunshine State Parkway completed its…
