By Trina Machacek It is almost beyond me to think of going in and buying a new car today. Of course there are cars that are within nearly any budget. From cars on used car lots to brand new shiny all the bells and whistles cars. Today though I would like to talk about that new and shiny goodie that we sometimes dream about. I know I dream about new. The biggest reason … [Read more...] about Is This You? New car technology can feel like a slap of reality
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Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable … [Read more...] about Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Is This You? Making changes to changing time takes a lot of work
By Trina Machacek Have you heard the call for, “no more daylight savings time,” from the masses which includes me and probably all the way back to my great, great grandparents? Spring after spring. Fall after fall. To no avail since again soon the time will change, falling back. Soon we can rest assured we will have the delightful chore of making 2 o’clock a.m. … [Read more...] about Is This You? Making changes to changing time takes a lot of work
Sherm: Woo-hoo! Nevada’s No. 2 in the nation
By Sherman Frederick/Properly Subversive It’s hard to keep up with California, but when it comes to the high price of gasoline, Nevada’s doing its level best. Today, California has the highest average price of gasoline in America, coming in at $6.29 a gallon. And, Nevada is No. 2 – yea, we’re No. 2! – at $5.42 a gallon. The average price of gas nationwide is … [Read more...] about Sherm: Woo-hoo! Nevada’s No. 2 in the nation
Is This You? You need to get creative to create a snowman in the desert
By Trina Machacek As fall falls around me I am already thinking of the snow of winter and what it will bring. Then I smacked myself around and decided not to get so far ahead of things. Well except for the little window I keep open in my phone that today tells me it is a mere 191 days until next Easter. But I only look at it once a day. Okay maybe twice. No, I am not … [Read more...] about Is This You? You need to get creative to create a snowman in the desert