By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the new rules on required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s? I will turn 72 this year and want to be clear on what I’m required to do. Pla... Read more
By Joe Hobby Decision, decisions. We have been seriously considering taking the land line out of our home. That’s because about the only incoming calls we get are from some guy reminding u... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a c... Read more
By Ken Lass If you’re like me you fight the battle with junk email every day. It begins once you purchase something on the internet. Your address hits the cosmos and suddenly your inbo... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to the poin... Read more
By Joe Hobby This is for anyone who’s said fixin’ to, tumped over a glass, or rurnt something. This is for the person who agrees with a statement by saying, “I heard that!”, calls every sof... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50... Read more
By Ken Lass “I know you. You’re Ken Lass!” the lady exclaimed upon our random meeting. “I used to watch you do the weather every night. You were my favorite weather man.... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources... Read more
Sean of the South: How to Save America
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary “HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SAVE THIS COUNTRY?!” shouts the talking head on TV. I’m at an American diner. The kind with fried food and waitresses who... Read more