Savvy Senior

Savvy Senior: Can you get a lump-sum Social Security payment?

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to find out if this is true. What can you tell me? -Born In 1958

Savvy Senior: Is long-term care insurance worth it?

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long-term care insurance worth it? -Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, There are two key factors you

Savvy Senior: How to get help with your Medicare costs