Jim Miller, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin - Page 7 of 26

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Make long-term care coverage more affordable

Dear Savvy Senior, I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but have found the monthly premiums to be very expensive. How ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, February 25, 2016 10:00 pm

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Choosing a Hospice Care Program

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any information on hospice care, how to choose a good provider, and whether Medicare covers it? My grandmother has ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:00 pm

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How to calculate your retirement number

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me calculate about how much my wife and I need to save for retirement? We are both in out ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Thursday, February 4, 2016 10:00 pm

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Financial paperwork: What to keep, what to toss

Dear Savvy Senior, How long should a person hang on to old receipts, stock records, tax returns and other financial documents? I have accumulated boxes ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, January 29, 2016 8:00 am

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Could you have COPD?

Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with some shortness of breath for the past five years or so. I just thought I was getting older ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, January 22, 2016 8:00 am

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How to find discounts for people with disabilities

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any worthwhile discounts available to people with disabilities, and if so, how can I find them? My wife – who’s ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, January 15, 2016 8:00 am

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How to keep tabs on an elderly parent with video monitoring

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good home video monitoring devices that can help my sister and me keep an eye on our elderly ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, January 8, 2016 8:00 am

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Paying income tax on Social Security benefits

Dear Savvy Senior, Will I have to pay federal income taxes on my Social Security benefits when I retire? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, Whether or ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, January 1, 2016 8:00 am

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Paying income tax on Social Security benefits

Dear Savvy Senior, Will I have to pay federal income taxes on my Social Security benefits when I retire? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, Whether or ... Read more

by Jim Miller, Friday, January 1, 2016 8:00 am

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Helping an aging parent with their finances

Dear Savvy Senior Can you offer any tips on helping an elderly parent with their finances? My 82-year-old mother is having some trouble keeping up with ... Read more