Tag: seniors
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Savvy Senior: How to fight back against age discrimination
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the steps to take to fight against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case? — Passed Over Paul Dear Paul, If you believe your age has cost you in the workplace — whether it’s a job, a…
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Savvy Senior: What you need to know about Medicare spouse coverage
Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been a mother and homemaker since we got married and hasn’t held an income-producing job since she was in college. Will she be eligible for Medicare? —…
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CBI seeking help to find missing senior in Monument
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has put out an alert for an 84-year-old man who went missing from Monument on Jan. 8. The CBI said Ramon Caro-Gonzalez was last seen in the 400 block of West Highway 105. He may be driving a dark red 2018 Toyota CH-R with the Nevada license plate 243K74. Caro-Gonzalez…
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Savvy Senior: Are you at risk of developing glaucoma?
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too? — Stressed Sibling Dear Stressed, Yes! Having an immediate family member with glaucoma significantly…
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Savvy Senior: Essential topics you need to discuss with your aging parents
Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parents’ financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mid-80s. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know? — Apprehensive Daughter Dear Apprehensive, Many adult children don’t know…
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Savvy Senior: How to close social media accounts of a deceased loved one
SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active. — Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and…
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Savvy Senior: How to ease the winter blues
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel really blue. — Sad Sam Dear Sam, If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer,…
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Savvy Senior: Smart home devices to help seniors age in place
SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been talking to my mobility-challenged mother, who lives alone, about automating her house with some smart home products to make it more convenient. She’s very interested but we’d like to get your opinion as to which types of smart devices are most helpful for seniors aging in place. — Searching…
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Savvy Senior: How an incentive trust can influence your heirs
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate. — Frustrated…
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Savvy Senior: How a health savings account can boost your retirement savings
SavvySenior_LogoFINAL_fullcolor Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? — Almost 60 Dear Almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build up…