By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I am planning to retire and apply for my Social Security benefits in July. When can I expect
Savvy Senior
What to Do with Cremated Ashes
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I saw an article on different ways to scatter a person’s ashes after they’re cremated,
Approaching 65? Here’s What to Know About Enrolling in Medicare
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up?
Tax Breaks for Caregiver of Elderly Parents
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any tax breaks that you know of for family caregivers? I help financially support my 82-year-old
Senior Alert: Your Old Cellphone May Not Work in 2022
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve
How to Help Your Overmedicated Parent
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My 75-year-old mother is currently taking 16 different prescription and OTC medications and I’m worried she’s taking way
How to Handle Your Medicare Coverage if You Move
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are moving to a different area of the country to be near our daughter.
How to Replace Important Documents That Are Lost or Missing
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me what I need to do to replace a variety of important documents? Our house
The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How can you know when someone has sleep apnea? My husband has become such a terrible snorer that
Coping with COVID-Exacerbated Tinnitus
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve had mild tinnitus — ringing in my ears — for years, but when I got COVID-19 in