LOOKING BACK

Timber Lake Topic February 8, 1962 Well known Sioux politician passed away Saturday John Gates, 72, well known Sioux politician in both North and South Dakota, passed away at Rapid City Feb. 3, following a brief illness.

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Monday, Feb. 28: Chicken fried steak, diced potatoes with white gravy, peas and carrots, peaches and bread

TRAIL CITY NEWS

The ground is white here in Trail City after going quite awhile without snow. On Sunday, Esther Hahne was in Bismarck and spent most of her day there. Bob and Ruby Hollenbeck went out for a late Valentine’s supper on Tuesday night.

USDA/FSA Update: Deadlines for CRP, NAP, ARCPLC

Calendar Deadlines February 25, 2022: Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) deadline to apply.

Managing Medical Costs

Once you hit 65, you run the real risk of managing your medical costs becoming, well, a full-time job. Just the thing you wanted to avoid in your golden years. Juggling all the Medicare parts, along with any job-related insurance and the health problems older Americans tend to have can be daunting.

Saving Enough to Retire

By the end of the day, you may find yourself dreaming about the day you aren’t ruled by the alarm clock and the time clock. Retirement may seem very far away indeed, especially when you consider your retirement number — the amount you’ll need to have socked away before you can retire.

Protect yourself: tips from S.D. Consumer Protection

It is easier to educate and protect yourself against fraud than to repair the damage after it is done. Always be careful of anything that sounds too good to be true. Consumers across the country have learned far too often that this is true.

Writing Your Will

Nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t have a will. Even if you don’t have many assets, the AARP says, a will can help your loved ones divvy up what there is and make sure your wishes are carried out.

Working After 65

While many of us hope that we’re laid back in a hammock on a sunny beach by the time we’re 65, the reality for many people is that they’re going to keep working far beyond full retirement age. Here’s a look at the financial and practical considerations involved.

Be Wary of Scams

Seniors lost almost $1 billion to scammers in 2020, the FBI says, with an average loss of $9,175 per targeted person. Almost 2,000 older Americans lost more than $100,000.