Dividing personal possessions without dividing family

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any suggestions on divvying up my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone without causing hard feelings or confl ict? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture, and four grown kids that don’t always see eye- to- eye on things.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2005 Buick Lesabre and under the back of the vehicle there are what appears to be shock absorbers and they have air lines attached to them.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, We have a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and when it was just a year old, we got a new puppy. The first time we left it alone while we went inside a restaurant to eat, she decided to eat the Tahoe.

Easy-to-use dental care products

Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that affects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth difficult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help make the job easier. Can you make any recommendations for seniors?

Do I need to file a tax return?

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax fi ling requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t fi le a tax return the past two years because my income was below the fi ling threshold, but I got a part- time job late last year, so I’m wondering if I’m required to fi le this year.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I’ve got a noise under my hood that despite several attempts at repair persists. The vehicle is a 2014 Chevy Tahoe with a 5.3 engine and upon startup it will chirp from the engine drive belts for about 15 minutes no matter what the conditions.

Does Medicare cover weight-loss treatments?

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover any weight- loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2008 Jeep Compass and I purchased a simple Bluetooth system that I want to install in it. It’s a standalone system that has an FM transmitter so I can play it over the radio.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, I want to thank all the wonderful people who donated money and sponsored our children in foster care for Christmas. Our children are all from Milam County and have been traumatized by parental physical and emotional abuse and severe neglect.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, Get ready for an extraordinary 11-day celebration as Rockdale marks its 150th birthday from July 4-15! The festivities kick off on July 4th with a mesmerizing drone show illuminating the skies above Rockdale.