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I began smoking at age 13 and smoked about 3/4 of a pack per day consistantly until about 3 years ago. I know that I am at elevated risk for lung cancer and will remain so for life. However I now chew nicotine gum and am addicted to the gum. I tried the patch but I couldn't keep them lit, and...

I am 60 years old and have an enlarged prostate. I get a PSA test and a DRE (digital rectal exam) yearly each December. My PSAs are well below the levels that were used in the past to indicate a concern. Now however the recent news about the 'PSA Velocity' has me concerned. My past yearly PSA...

From time to time a discussion about retirement to central Texas or Austin urges me to report the 'truth' about living in this area. The following appeared in todays' Austin American Statesman. Although it is a humorist's column, much truth is said in jest. Comments ? $95 margarita? Forget...

I just read a story in the Austin American Statesman about the soon to be annexed Lost Creek Subdivision. The median home in the neighborhood is $379,000 and the taxes on a house at that appraisal level will be $9,975. I left when my house reached $6600 a year on a $287,000 appraisal in an...

Greetings, I seek the advice of members here. I am a bit over 58 years old (born '46 , lead boomer). My portfolio has served me well enough in the past but I feel that Scott Burns' recent column is correct. A real economic crunch is coming in the not to distant future. As I see it the over 70...

I will be realizing about $150,000 in gains from the sale of my surban home as I move to my small Texas ranch. I am researching on the web to decide where to park ssome or all of this money to be used for periodic withdrawals for living expenses. I have a portfolio that I am pleased with...