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Caregiving tips for long-distance caregivers

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any long-distance caregiving tips that can help me help my elderly father who lives in another state? He has ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, November 18, 2016 9:01 am

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Automatic Medicare Advantage enrollment causes confusion

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and I recently pre-enrolled in original Medicare. But last week, I received a member card ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, November 10, 2016 10:00 pm

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Incentive trusts can motivate your heirs

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about incentive trusts? I have two adult children who are financial disasters. Before I die, I want ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:00 pm

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How to find and hire a good handyman or contractor

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman to do some work around the house? I’ve have had some ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, October 27, 2016 10:00 pm

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Forgetfulness: What’s normal, what’s not?

Dear Savvy Senior, At age 76, my husband has become forgetful lately and is worried he may have Alzheimer’s. What resources can you recommend to ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:00 pm

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How much does a funeral cost?

Dear Savvy Senior, How much does an average funeral and body burial cost? I need to make funeral arrangements for my aunt, who’s terminally ill, ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, October 13, 2016 10:00 pm

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How and when to apply for Social Security retirement benefits

Dear Savvy Senior, What is the easiest way to apply for my Social Security retirement benefits, and how far in advance do I need to ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:00 pm

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Meal service delivery options for seniors who don’t cook

Dear Savvy Senior, What types of healthy meal delivery options can you recommend for seniors who live at home, but don’t cook and don’t get ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, September 22, 2016 10:00 pm

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Health tips and advice for senior travelers

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are recently retired and would like to do some traveling both in the United States and abroad, but ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, September 16, 2016 9:31 am

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Cheap cellphone plans for seldom calling seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the cheapest cellphone options available to seniors today who only want one for emergency purposes or occasional calls? I have ... Read more