Savvy Senior: Retirement planning tips for single women

Savvy Senior: Why women lose hair as they age and what can be done about it

Dear Savvy Senior, I'm a 68-year-old woman and over the past few years my hair has become noticeably thinner, especially on top. Is this just part of aging, or could it be a sign of a health problem? And are there treatments that really help women

Savvy Senior: Helping an older parent cope with loneliness

Dear Savvy Senior, My 78-year-old father has lived alone since my mother passed away two years ago. He insists he’s fine, but I can tell he spends most of his time by himself and seems increasingly lonely and withdrawn. What can I do to help him, and

Savvy Senior: Can my children get Social Security benefits when I retire?

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