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This week’s Medicare column consists of “What if” Medicare questions from Toni Says readers around the United States.
1. “What if” I did not enroll in Medicare …
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By Toni King
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8/28/25
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Hey Taylor - It’s back-to-school shopping time, and I’m freaking out about how much it’s going to cost. Are there any tricks, or am I destined for debt? - Andrew
Hey Andrew - I …
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By Taylor Kovar
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8/14/25
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The Chicken Ranch, a notorious brothel in La Grange, Texas, operated off and on from 1844 until 1973 and became a cultural icon, famously depicted in 1982 in the musical “The Best Little …
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By Gary Griffin
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8/12/25
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Dear Readers: Recently, I received a text message from a Toni Says Medicare client that I would like to share with you. The text reads Toni: I need to put together a 24/7 home care recovery plan …
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By Toni King
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8/9/25
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Hey Taylor - I got a credit card offer in the mail that seems really good. Low spending limit, but the interest rate is good, and I get cash back. So… what’s the catch? Should I be …
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By Taylor Kovar
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7/26/25
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This is a true story, told to me long ago, by my good friend, John Cantrell. One of the funniest stories ever told! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy telling it...
Now, John didn’t do …
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By Gary Griffin
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7/22/25
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Commissioners,
Thank you for the opportunity to speak today-not just for myself, but for the many residents of Pampa who care deeply about our future.
Pampa is not just a dot on the map; …
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7/19/25
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Growing up in Pampa, I had an older brother, Zack Griffin, who played high school Harvester football. Those were in 1947 and 1948, and Pampa had some great teams. Naturally, I went to all the games …
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By Gary Griffin
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7/12/25
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Dear Toni, My husband recently retired from his job, and because I am over 65, I need to sign up for Medicare. I went to the local Social Security office with the Medicare documents that Toni …
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By Toni King
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7/3/25
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Hi Taylor: I’m getting more and more into the idea of buying a property I can rent to make some passive income. I know you have experience with this kind of thing, so be real with me: how hard …
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By Taylor Kovar
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6/26/25
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(With Father’s Day just passing, it got me thinking about this story concerning my Dad.)
My dad was born in 1901 in Elliot, Texas, a little town in Central Texas. His name was Archie Zack …
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By Gary Griffin
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6/24/25
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Dear Toni, I am an American turning 65 in September and am confused about my Medicare decision. I do not know where to start or what to do. Can you please help me with what my Medicare options are? …
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By Toni King
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6/21/25
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Hi Taylor - Got any time management tips? I’m a little tired of hearing people say “time is money” and “we all have the same number of hours in our days.” I know those …
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By Taylor Kovar
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6/18/25
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Many retirees--even if admitting only to slowing down to a lower gear--have a difficult time finding rocking chairs that fit.
Some don’t even try; count me in that group, with entry …
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By Don Newbury
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6/17/25
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Because sports were the “heartbeat” of every Texas town in the 1950s, …it is where folks got lots of “TOWN PRIDE!” Most have kids or grandkids, and this gathering …
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By Gary Griffin
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6/14/25
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Dear Toni, I’m stressed about what I need to do to enroll in Medicare because I am working part-time with no benefits, only individual health insurance. I turn 65 in November and need my …
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By Toni King
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6/12/25
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A site under a massive tree, with big boulders to use as chairs and the fireplace set against a huge fallen log, is what we chose. Fishing was on our minds, and off we went immediately. Lake Cabestro …
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By Gary Griffin
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6/10/25
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One hot summer night in August of 1954, two of my buddies, Ben Sturgeon and Bill “Cro-Magnon” Culpepper, and I were sitting at our local teen hangout, a drive-in by the name of …
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By Gary Griffin
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6/7/25
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Hey Taylor - I’ve been trying to save up for a down payment on a house and I’ve got about $30,000 in the bank. However, I just found out my truck is shot and needs pretty major repairs. …
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By Taylor Kovar
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6/3/25
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For the next three weeks, there’ll be too much about me, even if I apologize in advance for citing personal experiences, but they’re the only kinds I’ve had.
At their core will …
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By Don Newbury
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5/29/25
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