Jim Miller

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Jim Miller

Savvy Senior: Medicare and Moving: What You Need to Know

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades, so I’m a little nervous...

Savvy Senior: A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original...

Savvy Senior: With Social Security Uncertainty, Should You Claim Benefits Early?

Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher. But...

Savvy Senior: How to Make Sure Your End-of-Life Wishes Are Followed

Dear Savvy Senior, I had a living will/advance directive prepared about 10 years ago documenting my end-of-life medical wishes, but I’ve read that these documents are often ignored. What can you tell me...

Savvy Senior: What to Do When Medical Bills Pile Up

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford to pay. I had Affordable Care Act health insurance, but after my premiums went up...

Savvy Senior: How to Use AI Safely and Protect Yourself from Scams

Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect...

Savvy Senior: I Have a Will – Do I Also Need a Trust?

Dear Savvy Senior. My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need one? --Planning Ahead Dear...

Savvy Senior: Still Working at 65? Here’s How to Handle Medicare

Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I are approaching 65, but I’m still working and have good health coverage through my employer. Do we need to enroll in Medicare at this point? --Almost 65 Dear...

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