Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer According to Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano, the agency under President Donald Trump is taking major steps to modernize its systems and
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer The federal government will increase payments to private Medicare insurers by 2.48% in 2027, far more than it initially proposed. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Dear Savvy Senior, What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it.
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s “Golden Gala,” formerly “Celebrity Waiter,” is undergoing final preparations to celebrate the SCV Senior Center on its 50th anniversary. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the SCV Senior Center
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one? — Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without
Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? — Almost 80
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A simple blood test opens the possibility of helping to predict dementia in women by up to 25 years before the onset of symptoms, according to
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A seniors group said it is forecasting the cost-of-living adjustment for next year’s Social Security payments to remain steady at 2.8% as U.S. officials released the latest
Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe without
The SCV Senior Center’s ’50s-themed Sock Hop hosted dozens of seniors in fine midcentury attire, with a playlist featuring Elvis, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Attendees were also treated to
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? — New Beneficiary Dear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help! Medicare Part B covers up
By Allan Stein Contributing Writer SHOW LOW, Ariz. — Beverly Graham spent years analyzing data in California’s prison system, and at 67 and retired, she isn’t yet done with law enforcement. These days, as a
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the rules regarding inherited IRAs? My brother and I recently inherited our father’s IRA when he passed away late last year and would like to know what
Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire
By Signal Staff The Friendly Valley City of Hope chapter of Santa Clarita Valley is scheduled to host a celebration for 50 years and donating over $2 million over the past half-century from 2-4 p.m. on April 11 at the
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced a name change and theme for its signature fundraising event: The Senior Center is changing the name from Celebrity Waiter to the
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold,
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer More than 100 million Americans have created a “my Social Security” online account that allows individuals to access the Social Security Administration’s personalized tools and services,
Dear Savvy Senior, To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026? — New Beneficiary Dear Beneficiary, It a great question. While original Medicare (Part A and B)