Savvy Senior: How families can find lost money after a loved one dies
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Dear Savvy Senior, My 79-year-old mom just upgraded from a flip phone to a smartphone, but she’s having trouble figuring it out. Is there a way to make it easier for her to use? --Only Daughter Dear Only, Switching from a flip phone to a smartphone can
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Darby House residents say accessing belongings after fire has been a nightmare
The Darby House Senior Apartments in Henrico look a lot different these days, with a massive blue tarp draped over the roof and a temporary electronic gate limiting access to the property. More than a month since the fire that led to its current condition, several residents say they still
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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 with all the recent news about Social Security’s financial problems, I’m wondering if taking benefits
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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 in January, I had to drop my coverage. Now I’m overwhelmed by medical
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