Howard and I have been friends for 75 years. We’re just two old guys enjoying old times – much of our discussions center around aches and pains and medical issues. He called to “check in” after my visit to the cancer center. He was happy to hear the test results showed no cancer, over two years cancer free! We reminisced […]
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Howard and I have been friends for 75 years. We're just two old guys enjoying old times – much of our discussions center around aches and pains and medical issues. He called to "check in" after my visit to the cancer center. He was happy to hear the test results showed no cancer, over two years cancer free!
We reminisced about how things have changed since our youth when "Old Doc Stark" was the town doctor.
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Best of Dennis… Dennis is taking a week off to unplug and recharge, but he will be back writing soon. Given how persistent cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on household budgets, this article from January 25, 2024 is well worth a second look! Take a look back at Dennis’s timeless advice on tackling inflation and protecting your retirement savings against […]
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