Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior,  I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s

Dear Savvy Senior,  My 79-year-old mom just upgraded from a flip phone to a smartphone, but she’s having trouble figuring it out. Is there a way to make it easier

Dear Savvy Senior,  I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will

Dear Savvy Senior,  My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth

Dear Savvy Senior,  After my mom passed away, we discovered a few small accounts and an old insurance policy we didn’t know she still had. It made me wonder how often families uncover forgotten

Dear Savvy Senior, I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech-savvy. How does Medicare cover

Dear Savvy Senior,  I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford to pay. I had Affordable Care Act health insurance, but after my premiums went up

Dear Savvy Senior,  I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart

Dear Savvy Senior,  What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I currently have vision coverage through my employer’s insurance plan but will lose it when I retire

Dear Savvy Senior,  I keep hearing about artificial intelligence in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech-savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself?  — Cautious Senior  Dear

Dear Savvy Senior.  My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need