Lifestyle
How to Plan an Affordable Funeral
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
When my brother died last year, my sister and I had a regular funeral for him and got stuck with a $12,000 bill. Can you recommend some funeral cost-cutting tips or cheaper alternatives? I don’t want to stick my kids with a big funeral bill after I’m gone.
Social Security New: News for Same-Sex Couples about Social Security
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Last year, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states.
Savvy Senior: The Consequences of Dying Without a Will
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Dear Savvy Senior,
What will happen to my money and possessions if I die without a will?
Social Security News: Pa. Residents Can Now Order Replacement Cards Online
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Pennsylvania available through its "my Social Security" portal.
Colcannon, Soda Bread, and an Irish Ditty
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- Written by Sheila Velazquez Sheila Velazquez
The traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast is corned beef and cabbage. Potatoes round out the meal and can be boiled or mashed. I make them as colcannon, mashed potatoes into which butter, milk, and cooked and chopped kale is mixed, then seasoned with salt and pepper.
Fruit and Vegetable Vouchers Available
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The York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, is again offering the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to eligible York County seniors.
Fresh Fare: Simple, Flavorful Recipes to Reimagine Mealtime
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While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with mealtime can be as easy as making simple swaps and trying new flavor combinations with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Farmers Market Vouchers Soon Available
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In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Farmers Market Nutrition vouchers will be distributed to eligible individuals in June at all Lancaster County Office of Aging senior centers.
