"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.
Savvy Senior
- How to spot and prevent senior financial fraud
- Dear Savvy Senior: Can you offer some tips about protecting seniors from financial scams? My neighbor's elderly mother was recently swindled out of $10,000, and I want to make sure my own mother is protected. — Troubled Daughter Dear Troubled:... Full story
- How health insurance marketplaces may help early retirees
- Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the new Obamacare health insurance exchanges that begin next year? I am interested in retiring early at age 61 but need to find some affordable health care until my Medicare benefits begin at 65. — ... Full story
- How to avoid identity theft when you travel
- Dear Savvy Senior: What tips can you recommend to help retirees guard against identity theft when traveling? My sister and her husband had their identity stolen while on vacation last year, and I want to make sure I'm protecting myself on my trip to ... Full story
- Ensure your pets are cared for after you're gone
- Dear Savvy Senior: How does one go about creating a trust for their pets? I have a dog and two cats that mean the world to me, and I want to make sure they'll be well taken care of after I'm gone. — Elderly Ellen Dear Ellen: Pet trusts have be... Full story
- How to diagnose and treat sleep apnea
- Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about sleep apnea? My husband, who's 60, has become such a terrible snorer that he wakes himself up at night, and he keeps me up, too. — Sleepy Shelly Dear Shelly: If your husband is a loud snorer who wa... Full story
- Savvy Senior: Employment options for older job-seekers
- Dear Savvy Senior: What resources can you recommend to help older job-seekers? I'm 62 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help. — Looking For Work Dear Looking: While the US job market has improved slightly over the p... Full story
- Simplified smartphones for seniors
- Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any smartphones specifically designed for seniors? I'm interested in getting one, but at age 69, I want to find one that's easy to see and use. — Semi-smart Senior Dear Senior: There are actually several manufactur... Full story
- Do I need to file a tax return?
- Dear Savvy Senior: My income dropped way off when I retired early last year, and I'm wondering if I fall into the so called "47 percent" of Americans who won't have to pay any income taxes this year. What can you tell me? — Curious Senior Dear... Full story
- How to divvy up your stuff
- Dear Savvy Senior: What's the best conflict-free way to divvy up my personal possessions to my kids after I'm gone? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture — and five grown kids who don't always see eye-to-eye on th... Full story
- Vehicle shopping tips for older drivers
- Dear Savvy Senior: What resources can you recommend to seniors who are shopping for a car? My wife and I are relatively healthy 70-year-olds and are looking for a new senior-friendly vehicle, but we could use some help. — Older Drivers Dear Ol... Full story
