Senior Choices

SAVVY SENIOR – Health insurance options after a spouse retires 

Dear Savvy Senior, My 63-year-old wife, who’s doesn’t work, is on my health insurance plan through my employer. When I retire next month and go on Medicare, what are our options for getting her health coverage until she turns 65? Is there some kind of Medicare coverage for dependent spouses? Need Insurance Dear Need, Unfortunately, …

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SAVVY SENIOR – Best over-the-counter hearing aids for older adults 

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them. Hard of Hearing Dear Hard,  The new FDA approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that hit the market last October have become a very attractive alternative to millions of …

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SAVVY SENIOR – Can I collect social security from my ex-spouse?

Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced for almost 20 years now.   Never Remarried Dear Never, Yes, depending on your specific circumstances, you may very well be eligible for divorced spouses Social Security benefits. Here’s what you …

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SAVVY SENIOR – Tips and tours for traveling with grandchildren

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are interested in taking our two grandkids on a big trip this summer and are looking for some good ideas. Can you recommend some travel companies that offer special travel packages for grandparents and grandkids?  Doting Grandmother Dear Doting, Grandparents traveling with just their grandchildren has become a …

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