"Savvy Senior" Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC "Today" show and author of "The Savvy Senior" book. For more information and to send a senior question, go to www.savvysenior.org.
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- Heartburn relief for seniors in need
- Dear Savvy Senior: Is heartburn considered to be an uncomfortable inconvenience or a symptom of a more serious problem? I've had mild heartburn for years, but it has gotten worse since I've gotten older. What can you tell me and what should I do? &... Full story
- How to find senior airfare discounts
- Dear Savvy Senior: Do airlines still provide discounts to seniors on their airfares? My husband and I are retired and like to travel and are wondering which airlines offer the best discounts to budget-conscious seniors. — Frugal Travelers &n... Full story
- How to get your affairs in order
- Dear Savvy Senior: I would like to get my personal and financial information organized so my kids will know what's going on when I die. Any tips would be appreciated. — Overwhelmed Senior Dear Overwhelmed: Organizing your important ... Full story
- Computer brain games can help seniors stay sharp
- Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some good brain-fitness computer games that are designed to help seniors keep their minds sharp? I love to play solitaire on my computer, but I'm interested in expanding to some other games that can benefit my mi... Full story
- Get financial, retirement advice on a budget
- Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend any resources that provide affordable one-shot financial advice for folks on a budget? I'm about six years from retirement and would like a quick financial checkup and get a few questions answered, but I don't wa... Full story
- How to find and research doctors who accept Medicare
- Dear Savvy Senior: What resources are available to help seniors locate and research Medicare doctors? My husband and I are approaching age 65 and need to find a new internist or primary care doctor who accepts Medicare. Our current doctor is not enr... Full story
- How much do you need to retire?
- Dear Savvy Senior: Is there an easy way to figure out how much savings a person needs to retire? I'm 52 years old — about 10 years from when I would like to retire — and I want to see where I stand. — Planning Ahead Dear ... Full story
- Assistance dogs can make life easier for seniors in need
- Dear Savvy Senior: Can assistance dogs help seniors with physical limitations? My mother, who's 60, has progressive multiple sclerosis, and I'm wondering if an assistance dog could help make her life a little easier. — Dog-Loving Linda ... Full story
- How much you'll pay for Medicare in 2012
- Dear Savvy Senior: I know we will be getting a slight increase in our Social Security checks next year, but what about our Medicare costs? What will the Medicare premiums and deductibles cost seniors in 2012? — Looking Ahead Dear Loo... Full story
- Tips and resources for long-distance caregivers
- Dear Savvy Senior: What kinds of help are available to long-distance caregivers? My mother has gotten very forgetful in her old age and has fallen a few times over the past year, but she is determined to stay living in her own house. How can I help ... Full story
