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Savvy Senior: How to find free tax help

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Dear Savvy Senior, Where can a tight, old, do-it yourself tax filer get help? Since I’ve retired, I started doing my own taxes, but this year I have several tax questions and need some assist...
Posted by editor - Monday, March 2, 2009 - 09:02 -- 0 comments
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Savvy Senior: Do-It-Yourself Wills

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Dear Savvy Senior, What self-help resources do you recommend for writing a will? At age 60, I need to get my affairs organized, but I don't want to go to a high-priced attorney to do it. — Wil...
Posted by editor - Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 09:53 -- 0 comments
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Savvy Senior: Heart Attack Season

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Dear Savvy Senior When I had a heart attack last year my doctor told me to take extra precaution during the winter months because my risks of having another one could increase. Is this true? How can ...
Posted by editor - Monday, December 17, 2007 - 11:21 -- 0 comments
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Savvy Senior: Digital TV - What seniors need to know before the national switch-over

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Editor’s Note: Savvy Senior columnist Jim Miller will appear on NBC’s Today show Thursday, Dec. 13, demonstrating holiday gift/gadget ideas for seniors. Dear Savvy Senior, Can you ale...
Posted by editor - Monday, December 3, 2007 - 10:22 -- 0 comments
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Savvy Senior: Choosing an assisted living facility

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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me about assisted living facilities and how to go about choosing one for my 83-year-old mother? —Need Assistance Dear Need, Assisted living facilities...
Posted by editor - Friday, August 3, 2007 - 13:57 -- 0 comments
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Savvy Senior: Adaptive Equipment for Aging Golfers

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Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any good golfing gadgets or equipment that can help a stiff, old, less mobile golfer? I love to play golf, but at age 74, I struggle with arthritis and a few other h...
Posted by editor - Monday, May 21, 2007 - 08:48 -- 1 comment
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Savvy Senior: Getting Your Affairs Organized

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Dear Savvy Senior My husband and I (both in our 70s) would like to get our personal and financial information better organized so our kids will know what’s going on when we die. Any tips on how...
Posted by editor - Monday, April 23, 2007 - 09:33 -- 0 comments
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Savvy Senior

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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been wearing glasses for more than 40 years now, but recently my eyes have taken a turn for the worse. Can you recommend any organizations that provide low-cost eye care...
Posted by editor - Monday, March 26, 2007 - 08:45 -- 0 comments
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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips to make our house more senior-friendly. My wife and I are in our 70’s and don’t have much of a budget for big projects (nor do we want the con...
Posted by editor - Monday, February 5, 2007 - 10:40 -- 0 comments
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Savvy Senior: Managing Your Medications

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Dear Savvy Senior, My 71-year-old mother is having a hard managing and remembering all the different medications she has to take, and I’m worried she’s taking way too many drugs. Any sug...
Posted by editor - Monday, December 4, 2006 - 16:52 -- 0 comments
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