Seniors

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

Dear Savvy Senior,   Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are

Dear Savvy Senior,   What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to

Dear Savvy Senior,   Falls and fires are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we

Dear Savvy Senior,   What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from