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Social Security for Divorced Women My wife and I and a group of our neighbors were chatting the other day, and it dawned on us that there are eight houses in a row on our block in which each of the couples has been married for more than 50 years! Well, not quite. My wife and I are the “newlyweds” on the street. We’ve only been married 48 years. But the other seven couples have all reached the half-century mark. That’s more than 400 years of wedded bliss on our block alone. (OK, let’s be honest. It was mostly bliss. There‛s no doubt there was a little bit of grief and sadness, or whatever is the opposite of bliss, in those 400-plus years.) Anyway, it’s still a remarkable achievement. I think you’d be hard-pressed to find another block with that many adjacent homes of marital harmony. (Interestingly, the major crossing street to our neighborhood is called “Harmony Road!”) Having pointed that out, I know we are not the norm because we’ve all heard the statistic: at least half of all marriages in this country end up in divorce. So, I thought I’d use today’s column to address the issues faced by divorced couples -- primarily divorced women. Let me start out with this point: With just a couple exceptions, a divorced woman is due the same kind of Social Security benefits as a married woman. So, what kind of benefits are we talking about? Well, first of all, there would be her own Social Security retirement benefits. And she would be due those benefits whether she is single, married or divorced. Her marital status means nothing when it comes to her own benefits. But let’s go over the rules that apply specifically to divorced women. The law says if she was married to a guy for at least 10 years, she is potentially due benefits on his Social Security account. If she has several ex-husbands, she doesn’t get benefits from all of them. She will only get spousal benefits on the record of the guy with the highest benefit rate. And just as with a married woman, a divorced woman will always be paid her own Social Security benefit first. Only after she is getting whatever she is due on her own account will they look to her ex-husband’s record to see if she can get any additional spousal benefits from him. And because the spousal rate is between about 33% and 50%, there is usually a pretty good chance that her own benefit exceeds any of these smaller-percentage benefits she might be due as a divorced spouse. At least while her ex is alive, that is. Once he dies, it’s a whole different story. More about that in a minute. But first, I need to point out one important distinction between benefits paid to a divorced woman versus a married woman. A married woman cannot get any benefits on her husband’s account until he has signed up for Social Security himself. However, a divorced woman has a bit of an advantage when it comes to that rule. The law says a divorcee can get benefits from her ex even if he isn’t getting anything himself. He has to be old enough to be eligible for benefits, which essentially means he has to be at least 62 years old.

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But again, he doesn’t have to be on Social Security’s Q: My husband and I divorced many books as a current beneficiary. years ago. I have not remarried. I don’t know As I alluded to earlier, if a woman has if he has. In fact, I don’t know anything about worked any decent amount of time, it’s a pretty good him except where he lives. Will Social Secubet that her own Social Security benefit will exceed rity notify me when he dies so that I can file anything she might be due on a living ex-husband’s for widow’s benefits on his record? record. But if he dies, then things change. If she is over her full retirement age when that happens, her A: Probably not. There is simply no way own benefit can be supplemented up to 100% of the the Social Security Administration can keep track ex’s full benefit rate. of every person in this country and notify them If the ex dies when she is under FRA, she when they might be eligible for any kind of Social could employ the same “widow’s option” that would Security benefit. And for years,PROOF I’ve been only halfADVERTISING be available for a currently married woman. And jokingly Tues., 6/25/19 telling divorced women in your5:00 situation Final Changes DUE: p.m.. Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling   Hours that option lets her start benefits on one record and this: Subscribe to the online version of thePrices newsimmediately with changes corrections. later switch to higher benefits on the other record. Contact paperyour inTidbits the representative town where he lives -- and orcheck the Office: 760-320-0997 email: valleybits@msn.com Fax: 760-320-1630 For example, assuming she is not working, a wom- obituaries every day! an could take divorced widow’s benefits as early as * * * age 60. She’d get about 71% of her ex’s full benefit If you have a Social Security question, Tom Marrate. Then she could switch to 100% of her own So- genau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social cial Security benefit at FRA. Or even wait until 70 Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at and switch to about 130% of her own full retirement www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. To find out more about Tom Marrate. genau and to read past columns and see features from To further clarify the rules, I will answer a other CreatorsUltimate SyndicateHome writersRepairs and cartoonists, visit couple questions from some divorced women: Business Card,website 4c, 26xatDiscount Rate the Creators Syndicate www.creators.com . June 30, 2019 • Volume 15: Issue #27 COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM Q: My ex-husband recently died. I am 58. When can I claim divorced widow’s benCLIP AND SAVE PROFESSIONAL  Reliable  Expert efits, and how much can I get?

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How to Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: My doctor recently suggested I start a walking program to help get my weight and blood pressure under control. I am 66 and basically healthy, but I've never been one for exercise and will admit I'm pretty much out of physical shape. How can I get myself motivated to get started on this? Can you recommend some tips? -- Lazy Larry Dear Larry: First, you should make it a priority to follow your doctor's orders. Years of research have shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health as you age. It burns calories, which will help you lose weight, builds endurance, enhances muscle tone and it doesn't pound your joints like jogging and running does. Walking also helps improve or prevent many age-related health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, dementia and even depression. But walking is not only good for what ails you. It's also one of the easiest and most convenient exercises you can do -- and it's completely free. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes that fit well and a little desire. Here are some things you should know to help get you started and stay motivated: Getting Started Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Do it every day for a week. If that seems easy, add five minutes to your walks the next week and keep adding five minutes until you are walking as long as you desire. It's also a smart idea to start and finish your walk with a few

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simple warm up and cool down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury. Most fitness professionals recommend walking about 30 minutes, five or more days a week. Or, for optimal health benefits aim for 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of about five miles.

your nearby medical center, mall, health club, senior center, running shoe stores or Area Agency on Aging to see if they sponsor or know of any clubs or groups. Or try MeetUp. com or the American Volkssport Association (AVA.org), to search for non-competitive walking clubs in your area, or start one.

Your walking pace is also important. While strolling around the park or neighborhood at an easy pace is good for you, a brisker pace that has you breathing heavily but still able to carry on a conversation, provides better health, fitness and weight loss benefits.

Keep a journal: Use it to keep track of your walking minutes, steps, or mileage and total it up at the end of each week to see how you're progressing. You'll be encouraged to see how much you're improving as you see how you're gradually lengthening your walking time and distance traveled.There are also free apps like MapMyWalk.com and Walkmeter.com that use GPS to map your walk and measure your distance and time, which is fun and an excellent motivater.

While starting a walking program takes initiative, sticking with it takes commitment. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated: Find a walking buddy: Having a friend to walk with can provide motivation and support along with companionship. Wear a fitness tracker or pedometer: These devices measure how far you've walked in steps and miles, providing motivation by spurring you to meet a particular goal and showing you if you've achieved it. Or you can just use a smartphone. There are free pedometer apps you can download like MyPacer.com, Google.com/fit or Accupedo.com. Join a walking club: To find one in your community, call

Have a backup plan: If bad weather, allergies or other factors limit your outdoor walking, have a backup plan. Do your walking at your local indoor shopping mall, which is warm in winter, cool in summer, and always out of any nasty weather. If you want to spend some money on your walking program, consider joining a health club, or buying a home treadmill, which allows you to read a book or watch TV as you pace away the miles! * * *

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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around 1900. Founded by E. Eichler in 1860, the company is also known as the Duxer Porzellan Manufaktur. It was located in Dux, Bohemia, which is now Duchov, Czech Republic. Royal Dux porcelains are very collectible and yours would probably be worth $450 to $550.

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Royal Dux Co. produces porcelain items such as figurines. The company is located in Duchov, Czech Republic.

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Profitable Glass Table Set Still Sparkles Q: I enjoy reading your column in the paper and hope you can answer my question. About 20 years ago, an antique shop dealer told me my pictured set of dishes is called a breakfast set. My husband received the set from his grandmother after she died. It is trimmed in gold and has strawberries; it is unmarked and in excellent condition. We are curious about how old our set is and its value.

*** Q: I have a porcelain pitcher that has been in my family for generations. It is decorated with lemons, flowers and leaves against a cream background and holds approximately two quarts. Marked on the bottom are an artist’s palette and scrolled letters inside a circle. What can you tell me about the manufacturer, age and value of my pitcher?

A: The Ceramic Art Co. made your lemonade pitcher. They were established in Trenton, N.J., in 1894 and became the Lenox Co. in 1906. Your pitcher was made sometime between 1894 and 1906. Its value is in the range of $275 to $425. *** Q: I still have a 1966 U.S. Beatles concert tour program book along with my used ticket. The cover has a color picture of all four Beatles, and it is in mint condition. Does it have any value? A:

Your program book would probably be worth $75 to $150. * * * Glass table set with gold trim, created by the Indiana Glass Co.

A: You have a four-piece table set that was made by Indiana Glass Co., which was located in Dunkirk, Ind. The “Panelled Strawberry” pattern was available in clear glass, rose-colored glass and clear with gold trim. Indiana Glass Co. made water sets, table sets, berry dishes, celery vases, goblets and sauce dishes in this pattern. “Panelled Strawberry” was introduced in 1913 and priced at $2 for the four-piece set. After being in business in Dunkirk for over 100 years, they closed their doors. The value of your set today would probably be $275 to $325. *** Q: This mark is on the bottom of a porcelain figurine of a young woman leaning against a rock. The overall height is 15 inches -- it is in perfect condition. I inherited it from my great-aunt and would like to know who made it and if it has value.

Antiques expert and columnist Anne McCollam has recently retired and no longer receives inquiries nor answers reader letters. Due to the popularity of her column, this publication will continue to reprint previous columns of interest to our readers. To find out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators. com COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

* On May 23, 1960, a tsunami caused by an earthquake off the coast of Chile travels across the Pacific Ocean and kills 61 people in Hilo, Hawaii. The massive 9.5 magnitude quake had killed thousands in Chile the previous day. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System, established in 1948, worked properly and warnings were issued to Hawaiians six hours in advance, but some people ignored the warnings and others actually headed to the coast to view the wave. * On May 24, 1883, after 14 years and 27 deaths during construction, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York is opened, the largest suspension bridge ever built to that date. * On May 25, 1977, the communist government of China lifts its decade-old ban on the writings of William Shakespeare. Mao Tse-Tung’s 1966 revolution had banned any cultural work that did not have the required ideological content. * On May 26, 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt makes a radio appeal for the support of the Red Cross. Belgian and French civilians were “running from their homes to escape bombs and shells and machine gunning, without shelter, and almost wholly without food,” FDR told Americans. * On May 27, 1894, Dashiell Hammett, author of “The Maltese Falcon,” is born in Maryland. He worked as a Pinkerton detective for eight years and turned his experiences into fiction. The novel was filmed three times, the last in 1941, starring Humphrey Bogart. * On May 28, 1902, Owen Wister’s “The Virginian” is published. It was the first serious Western and one of the most influential in the genre. The book became a sensation and inspired four movies and a Broadway play. * On May 29, 1932, the so-called Bonus Expeditionary Force, a group of 1,000 World War I veterans seeking cash payments for their veterans’ bonus certificates, arrives in Washington, D.C. One month later, that number had swelled to nearly 20,000 strong. (c) 2022 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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