Jim Miller, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Savvy Senior: Coping with ringing in your ears

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any new treatments you know of that can help with constant ear ringing syndrome known as tinnitus? I’ve had it ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, April 14, 2017 1:51 pm

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Savvy Senior: How working in retirement can affect your Social Security benefits

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m considering retiring later this year and starting my Social Security benefits, but would also like to work part time. Will this ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:00 pm

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Savvy Senior: How to pick a medical alert system

Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to get my 82-year-old mother, who lives alone, a home medical alert system with a panic button that she ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:00 pm

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Escort services that can help seniors with the rigors of travel

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any services that help seniors with the rigors of traveling? My youngest daughter is getting married in a ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, March 23, 2017 10:37 pm

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How to stop snoring

Dear Savvy Senior, Over the past few years my 57-year-old husband’s snoring has gotten much worse. It’s to the point that I have to either ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, March 16, 2017 10:00 pm

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The ABCs of picking a Medicare supplemental policy

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you provide any advice on choosing a Medicare supplemental policy to help cover things outside of Medicare? I’ll be 65 in ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, March 9, 2017 10:00 pm

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How to find affordable high-speed home internet services

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any resources that can help me find affordable high-speed home internet services? I’m retired and live primarily on ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, March 2, 2017 10:00 pm

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Choosing the best assisted living facility

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer for choosing a quality assisted living facility for my mom? Her health and mental abilities have declined ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:00 pm

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How Medicare covers preventive health services

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover 100 percent of all preventive health care screenings? I’m due to get a colonoscopy and a few other tests, ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, February 16, 2017 10:00 pm

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Do you need to file a tax return in 2017?

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired last ... Read more