Savvy Seniors

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, I know there will be a small 2.5% cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits next year, but

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do

by Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you recommend that can help families resolve elder parent caregiving conflicts? My

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband

By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since