Seniors

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

Dear Savvy Senior,   What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to

Dear Savvy Senior,  Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B

Dear Savvy Senior,   I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work

Dear Savvy Senior,   What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls? My 74-year-old mother gets tons of unwanted telemarketing and robocalls on her cell

Dear Savvy Senior,  What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently

Dear Savvy Senior,   What are the key factors to consider when contemplating retiring abroad? My husband and I will soon be retiring and are interested in moving abroad to

Dear Savvy Senior,   What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired in 2022, so I’m wondering if

Dear Savvy Senior,   I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care?   

Dear Savvy Senior,  I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested in going back to work