Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that offer gravesite cleaning and care? I recently visited my parent’s cemetery gravesite over Memorial Day weekend and found that their headstones were overtaken by weeds and moss and need to be cleaned. I live in a different state and can’t get back very often. Who can …
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Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, All adults, especially an older adult like yourself, should have at least five …
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Dear Savvy Senior, What websites or apps can you recommend to help older people find employment opportunities? I’m 60 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help. Seeking Employment Dear Seeking, To help you find employment, there are a number of job-search websites and apps specifically tailored to …
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Elegance, empowerment, and inspiration were center stage at the 31stAnnual Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant, where Terrilynn Moore Smith of Aurora was crowned Ms. Colorado Senior America 2025. The pageant, held at the Mizel Arts & Cultural Center in Denver, celebrated the talent, spirit, and contributions of women aged 60 and over. Queen Terrilynn’s court …
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Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off. What can you tell us? Living Underwater Dear Living, I’m sorry to hear about your financial woes but know that you’re not alone. Credit card …
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Dear Savvy Senior, I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office raids. What can I personally do to help protect myself from this identity theft mess? Worried Senior Dear Worried, It’s a great question! I’ve been …
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Dear Savvy Senior, My local Social Security office was recently shut down because of staff layoffs and large-scale downsizing by the Department of Government Efficiency. All this disruption makes me very nervous, as I’ll be applying for my Social Security retirement benefits later this year. My question is, how are we supposed to get help …
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Dear Savvy Senior, At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gage my problem, without going to a neurologist? Forgetful Frank Dear Frank, Many older adults, like …
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with my monthly living expenses. Senior Homeowner Dear Senior, For retirees who own their home and want to stay living there, but could use …
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Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year. Retired in 2024 Dear Retired, Whether or not you are required to file …
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