Savvy Senior: Social Security needs you to update your online account - is this a scam?

Savvy Senior: How to get help with your Medicare costs

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. -Need Assistance Dear Need, There are actually several different financial assistance programs that can help Medicare beneficiaries who

Savvy Senior: How to prevent falls at home

Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? -Concerned Son Dear Concerned, This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their

Savvy Senior: Is Social Security still taxable?

Dear Savvy Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? -About to Retire Dear About, No, the new law, better known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ did

Savvy Senior: Tips and treatments for restless leg syndrome