Senior Choices

SAVVY SENIOR – How to protect seniors from scam calls

Dear Savvy Senior, What tools can you recommend to help protect trusting seniors from scam calls? My 74-year-old mother gets tons of unwanted telemarketing and robocalls on her cell and home phone and has been duped out of hundreds of dollars.  Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, It’s a great question! Scammers are always looking for new …

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SAVVY SENIOR – Retiring abroad? Tips and tools to help you make an informed decision

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the key factors to consider when contemplating retiring abroad? My husband and I will soon be retiring and are interested in moving abroad to a country that’s cheaper and warmer than the U.S. Looking Ahead Dear Looking, Whatever your reasons for aspiring to retire abroad – a lower cost of …

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SAVVY SENIOR – How to cover dental care in retirement

Dear Savvy Senior,  I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care?  Uninsured Al Dear Al, Unfortunately, about two-thirds of U.S. retirees don’t have dental insurance today. Without coverage from traditional Medicare, and with private dental insurance typically …

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SAVVY SENIOR – What happens if you work while receiving Social Security?

Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much?  Back to Work Dear Back, You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at …

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