Archive for economy of the united states

Columns

Toni Says: How to inform Medicare that your income is lower

Dear Toni: I began taking my RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) from my 401(k) when I turned 72, and ... Read more

Columns

Toni Says: I’m 65 and working … I have Medicare questions

Hello Toni: I have a few questions about enrolling in Medicare since I am turning 65 this January: ... Read more

Columns

Toni Says: Major change coming to Medicare Part D in 2025

Toni: I understand that there is a major change to the 2025 Medicare Part D plan with the ... Read more

Editorials

(Editorial) Biden, Medicare prescription drug premiums

‘Tis the season for election handouts. On Friday, the Biden Administration announced lower Medicare prescription drug premiums, which ... Read more

Local News

IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Alabama

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of ... Read more

Local News

Hanceville passes tighter budget for 2024-2025

The city of Hanceville has approved a budget for 2024-2025 that includes a 5 percent pay raise for ... Read more

Local News

Berlin adopts budget for 2024-2025

BERLIN — Anticipating only a slight dip in local revenues in the twelve months ahead, the Town of ... Read more

Columns

Toni Says: Can I use my HSA card to pay my Medicare premium?

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about ... Read more

Editorials

(Editorial) New FAFSA is still a problem

It’s a depressingly familiar Washington story: A well-meaning update of a single Education Department college form turned into ... Read more

Columns

Toni Says: How do I stop my Medicare Part B?

Editor’s Note: Last week’s column about the “plastic Medicare card” scam stated that the most recent Medicare card ... Read more