
The Savvy Senior | How to Handle Social Security Benefits When a Loved One Dies
Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my

Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much? My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a

News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a health alert warning residents that fentanyl and other illicit narcotics have been found in pharmaceuticals in Mexico.

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good organizations or websites for locating interesting volunteer opportunities? I’ve been doing some volunteer work since I retired last year, but most of

News release On Sunday, July 2, the Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will sport the colors with caller Dale Hoppers on the mic for SSD squares and line dancing at

Dear Savvy Senior, My 63-year-old wife, who doesn’t work, is on my health insurance plan through my employer. When I retire next month and go on Medicare, what are our

Golfers stepped onto the green on Saturday to participate in the Friendly Valley Senior Living Community’s golf tournament. The tournament served as a fundraiser to raise money for a used

Valencia Hills Community Church is set to host an in-person class educating attendees on the benefits that the Social Security system can offer to those unable to work or looking

By Daria Celeste Landress Chair, Friendly Valley Entertainment & Events Committee A seed was sewn into the heart of a woman whose life purpose has been to create beautiful music for

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club held a 204 Days until Christmas Dance on Sunday at Valencia United Methodist Church, with Romney Tannehill serving as the emcee. The club holds

Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced for almost 20 years now. —

News release The Sierra Hillbillies Square & Round Dance Club is offering a 10-week series of square dancing classes through the city of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department. “Instructor

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good toenail clipping solutions for seniors? My toenails have gotten increasingly thick since I’ve gotten older and have become very difficult for me

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time

Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire

Dear Savvy Senior, I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are interested in taking our two grandkids on a big trip this summer and are looking for some good ideas. Can you recommend

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the new rules on required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s? I will turn 72 this year and want to be clear on what I’m

Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you