R Quinn

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• Exactly. And yet many people don’t feel that way and likely would be opposed to tax increase to sustain it. I am convinced Americans simply do not make the connection between taxes and what they provide in a society of 340 million or that millions of us need more assistance than others.

  Post: The reality of Social Security and Medicare- My real life experience.

  Link to comment from May 7, 2026

• Gee Mark, this is dangerously close to a rant. 😁 However, I share your view 100%. It comes under the category - “what are they thinking?” And it is more the norm than exception. People are their own worst enemy more often than not. Many times it’s themselves they hurt, but sometimes it’s family and other people. Over here we are in a find someone or something to scapegoat mode - the poor, the wealthy, immigrants, “they” or “them”, take your choice, when what people should be doing is looking in the mirror.

  Post: Living On Autopilot

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• Haven’t heard about instant coffee in years, last time I had instant was in Europe somewhere. I remember when I was growing up that’s all my father drank. The word Sanka comes to mind.

  Post: Dickie and his magic beans

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• I agree

  Post: The reality of Social Security and Medicare- My real life experience.

  Link to comment from May 6, 2026

• To some extent, but the large difference in K-Cup coffee brand prices seems to indicate more than packaging. In any case, now I have a top coffee brand at significant savings.

  Post: Dickie and his magic beans

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• I’m not spending that on coffee😎

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• All employers require Medicare to be the primary coverage when a person is retired. If she is paying $400 for Part B you have a hefty household income. ($274,001 to $342,000)

  Post: The reality of Social Security and Medicare- My real life experience.

  Link to comment from May 6, 2026

• Mine has a “strong” button that allows the water to move more slowly through the coffee. It does make a difference.

  Post: Dickie and his magic beans

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• That is the case for most people and over 90% don’t pay IRMAA. Medigap plans don’t have networks, they simply pay what Medicare doesn’t wherever services are rendered.

  Post: The reality of Social Security and Medicare- My real life experience.

  Link to comment from May 6, 2026

• It’s egg whites mixed with potatoes or bacon, onions or peppers. It’s about the size of a golf ball and cooked by microwave at Starbucks. Quite good.

  Post: Dickie and his magic beans

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