6 ways to make extra money in retirement
More than 1 in 4 retirees say they’re spending more than they can afford, according to an October 2022 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Read more
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What happens if you work while receiving Social Security?
Dear Savvy Senior: I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested in going back to work part time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much? — Read more
After 64 years of flying, veteran still in the clouds
Charles “Obie” O’Brien perched a dozen black-and-white photographs on his knees as his aged fingers flipped through the memories. Read more
Good-quality reacher-grabber tool can prove invaluable to daily living
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend a few good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does. Read more
How much protein does an older adult need?
A friend of mine recently asked a question not as easy to answer as one might think: “How much protein does someone my age need?” Read more
When can I make changes to my Medicare coverage?
Dear Savvy Senior: Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are other times of the year beneficiaries can make changes. What can you tell me? — Changed My Mind Read more
Robot pets liven up seniors’ social lives
It’s happy hour at The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay, a St. Petersburg, Fla., retirement community. Seven older adults circle around a table, red wine and sodas in hand. Read more
A checklist of what to do when a loved one dies
Dear Savvy Senior: What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away. — Unsure Nephew Read more
Taiwan seniors test e-skills
A year ago, 65-year-old Chiang Yi-Shu knew nothing about computers. Now, she is a League of Legends player who has just battled in her first-ever esports tournament. Read more
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Events help LGBTQ seniors combat loneliness
Six older men gathered around a table eating barbecue before a game of shuffleboard. Read more
Simple home safety solutions for seniors aging in place
Dear Savvy Senior: Falls and fires are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we can do to help keep him safe, and keep an eye on him from afar? — Concerned Daughter Read more
Who will care for ‘kinless’ seniors?
Lynne Ingersoll and her cat, Jesse, spent a quiet Thanksgiving Day together in her small bungalow in Blue Island, Ill. Read more
Stoking a love of music
The vanity plate on Sheldon Bair’s bright red Camaro gives one pause. “MICETRO,” the plate reads. It’s confusing, he concedes. Read more
Reduce steep medical bills with these tips
Dear Savvy Senior: What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open heart surgery and is recovering slowly, but the medical bills are coming in fast and furious and they’re putting us in debt. — Struggling in Springfield Read more
100-year-old veteran Bob Kruger reads to Raleigh’s blind every week
Every Wednesday morning at 10, Bob Kruger rolls his walker into the studio, plunks down in a comfortable chair and starts reading the newspaper in his gravelly voice — a 100-year-old radio celebrity with an audience that swoons over every word. Read more
Turning to TikTok for support
It all changed on a Saturday night in New York City in 2016. Jacquelyn Revere was 29 and headed out to attend a friend’s comedy show. Read more
Tips for being a long-distance caregiver
Dear Savvy Senior: What tips do you have for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother, who still lives at home about 150 miles from me. — Need Advice Read more
87-year-old artist now has time to paint
The scent of linseed oil and turpentine hung in the air, and 4-year-old Chloe Fonda was mesmerized. Read more
Clearing pollution could cut risk of dementia
During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health. Read more
Property tax relief programs can help seniors save
Dear Savvy Senior: I recently learned about a property tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently there are hundreds of these programs across the country that many retirees, like me, are eligible for but don’t know about. What can you tell me about this? — Overtaxed Eddie Read more
How to buy over-the-counter hearing aids
Dear Savvy Senior: I’m interested in getting some of the new over-the-counter hearing aids that just became available a few months ago. Can you offer any tips to help me with this? — Straining to Hear Read more
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