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Abbott and Lou Costello appeared in 38 films together. They got their start in burlesque in 1935, moving on to radio, film and television. They were box office stars by 1941 and began their own TV series in 1952. However, fame didn’t come without its difficulties. Both comics were habitual gamblers, and Abbott managed the pain from his epilepsy condition with alcohol. Costello battled with rheumatic fever, which forced him to take a year off from work. On the day he returned to the set, his infant son drowned in the family swimming pool. Both men were charged for back taxes by the IRS in 1956, and both were forced to sell their homes and film rights to cover the debt.

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from any retirement benefits you might be due for benefit rate will be $1,940 -- $60 less than what he every $2 you earn over $14,640 in 2012. would have been getting in Option 1. But because However, the rules say that once you reach he’d be getting about $11,000 less in total 2012 beneyour full retirement age, you are due full Social Se- fits in Option 1, it would take Ed a long time to make curity benefits, even if you’re still working and no up that loss with his extra $60 per month in ongoing matter how much money you’re making. benefits. If I were Ed, I’d choose Option 2. Let’s follow an example. Let’s say Ed was Even if Ed were to make more than the born in July 1946, which means he’ll reach his full $38,880 income threshold between January and retirement age of 66 in July 2012. And let’s further June, he only loses one dollar in Social Security bensay Ed generally makes about $60,000 per year and efits for each three dollars he exceeds that amount. he plans to continue working indefinitely. Based on So he probably still comes out ahead by filing in Janthe earnings penalty rules I briefly outlined above, uary. Ed figures he must wait until July (his full retirement I know these rules are complicated, and the age) to begin collecting his Social Security benefits. math in the examples above might be23 difficult to TUES., AUG. As I said, at that magical point, the earnings penalty follow. But my overall message is easy to follow: If Please reviewSecarefully. check: Number(s)  Spelling rules no longer apply, and he can get his Social you’reDouble reaching age  66 Phone in 2012, talk to a Social Secu-  Price curity. And prior to that, he’s making way more than rity representative sometime this month to find out the $14,640 income threshold. if it’s to your advantage to file for those benefits in But here’s why Ed should check into apply- January. ing for Social Security in January: Congress set up a more lenient earnings threshold for the year you If you have a Social Security question, Tom Marreach your full retirement age. Specifically, it says genau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@ you can earn up to $38,880 between January and the comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and read past columns, and to see features from other Creators Syndimonth you reach your full retirement age and still cate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webget Social Security benefits. And even if you earn site at www.creators.com. Maria Urey - Cleaning Services more than $38,880, you lose only $1 from your benBZ BW 13x efits for every $3 you exceed that threshold. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM Aug. 28, 2011 Vol. 7 - No. 35 Ed is going to make $30,000 between January and June (i.e., before he reaches the magic age of 66). And that’s under the $38,880 threshold for 2012, which means Ed is due benefits beginning in January. He does not have to wait until July to apply Professional Cleaning for his Social Security checks. Heavy Duty Cleaning There is a bit of a catch. By starting his benSpecializing in residential cleaning Yes - we with over 28 years experience! efits in January, Ed will be accepting a slightly respeak Excellent references upon request. English! duced amount. (Benefits are reduced roughly oneSome of our services offered are: half of one percent for each month they’re taken ● Windows/Blinds ● Walls ● Ovens ● Heavy Vacuuming before full retirement age.) Call us for a Free Estimate: WE ALSO OFFER If Ed’s Social Security benefit at full retireMOVING SERVICES Packing & Unpacking 760-333-0493 Including ment age is $2,000 per month, let’s look at his options. Ed’s first option is to wait until July (his full retirement age) to start his Social Security benefits. He’ll get $2,000 per month for six months or $12,000 Proof created by: for the year 2012. Ed’s second option is to file for Social SecuProof created Property of by: Phone: 320.0997 Fax: 320.1630 rity in January. Starting his benefits slightly early, valleybits@msn.com his monthly rate is reduced to $1,940. That comes �� out to $23,280 in total benefits for the year 2012. The 760.320.0997 Fax: 760.320.1630 Phone: 320.0997 Fax: 320.1630 downside to Option 2 is that his ongoing monthly valleybits@msn.com

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This event may turn out to be a great opportunity for you both to handle your finances jointly. Once upon a time, the family finances were solely the husband’s responsibility, but in today’s world ● On Jan. 22, 1779, famed Tory outlaw both sexes need to understand how to handle these Claudius Smith meets his end on the galimportant things. Tell your husband about the over Our twin grandchildren were home lows in Goshen, N.Y. Smith earned the ladraft and ask him to show you how to avoid making for the holidays, and we heard about their goals bel “Cowboy of the Ramapos” for his use the mistake again. In fact, he should review all the and hopes for their futures. Wisely, they are of guerrilla tactics against Patriot civilians. monthly bills and all asking for guidance and advice from their pro- finances with you, including the TUES., MAR. 15 Legend has it that Smith’s skull was filled fessors and counselors. They are concerned of your savings and investment accounts. The reality with mortar and included in the edifice of the Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone  Spelling  Hours is that some day you may find Number(s) yourself faced with  Prices about finding career jobs after graduation. Goshen Court House. having to handle all these things alone. You need to They are asking valid questions such as which fields offer the best paying jobs and understand what is required of you before that hap● On Jan. 19, 1809, poet, author and literwhat courses of study and what degrees would pens, and the sooner you do the better! ary critic Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston. give them the greatest advantage. They are beIn 1836, Poe married his 13-year-old cousin, Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern Caliing warned that computerization is eliminating Virginia Clemm, and completed his first fullfornia retirement Bob’s Clock Repaircommunity. Contact him at deardoug@msn.com. To many jobs once available to graduates. Employ- find out more about Doug Mayberry and read features by other Crelength work of fiction, “Arthur Gordon Pym.” BZ 4C ators 26xSyndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate ers prefer computers to people since machines He became known for dark horror stories www.creators.com. Mar. 2011atVol. 7 - No. 12 do not require salaries, medical benefits or20,website like “The Fall of the House of Usher” and profit sharing, and they are available to work “The Tell-Tale Heart.” 24 hours a day. It’s not to say nothing is available to them, but it is certainly a different pic● On Jan. 17, 1893, on the Hawaiian Isture from the one we saw after college. Howard Miller • Ridgeway • Sligh • Antique lands, a group of American sugar plant Which leads to my question: The kids ers under Sanford Ballard Dole overthrow We also Service, Repair and New repair Wall, are now talking about pursuing post-graduate Queen Liliuokalani, the Hawaiian monarch, Mantel, Movements from Germany degrees to help their job chances. Their parShip’s and and establish a new provincial government 32 years Cuckoo ents can pay their present tuition expenses but Clocks experience BoB’s CloCk shop with Dole as president. Three hundred U.S. it’s unlikely they’ll also be able to cover the cost Carlsbad / San Diego / Desert Communities Marines were called to Hawaii, allegedly to of post graduate degrees. Next to us stepping in protect American lives. Servicing Coachella Valley on Fri., Sat. or Mondays to help out, what other resources do they have? Call for In-Home service appointment

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of the Southwest Native Americans. Your plate was with colors and gold trim. made by Gorham China Manufacturing and would or corr Your pitcher was made in the earlyContact 1900s your Tidbits representative immediately with changes probably be worth $50 to $100. and would probably be worth $100 to $150. Ofﬁce: 760-320-0997 Fax: 760-320-1630 Email: valleybits@ Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P. O.

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I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain tray that was a wedding gift to an aunt of mine in 1923. I have taken it to several antiques shops and was told in each instance that they had never seen anything like it. Marked on the bottom is the word “Noritake,” and it is in pristine condition. My aunt told me the tray was meant to be a “calling card” receiver. If you can tell me anything about my tray and its approximate value, I will be so grateful.

Nippon Toki Kaisha has produced Noritake Porcelain in Japan since 1904. Leaving a printed calling card on a tray was a Victorian Era ritual that was extremely popular in the mid 1800s and early 1900s. A lady would make her rounds visiting friends and present her personal card to the butler. He would then place it on a special tray that sat on a stand in the entryway. The tray was taken to the lady of the house and she would decide if the visit was convenient. Also, if no one was home, a card was left so it was known who had come calling. By the 1920s, the custom was waning. Your circa 1923 calling card tray decorated with a duck is unusual and very collectible. Similar Noritake porcelain figural trays and dishes can be found selling from $125 to $225.

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