Author Archives: Jim Miller

A good medical alert system is an effective and affordable tool that can help keep you safe and living in your own home longer.

Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax filing requirement thresholds. 

Inheriting an IRA from a parent has a unique set of rules you need to know, which will help you make the most of the money you inherit and avoid a tax-time surprise. Here are some basics you should know. 

If your thyroid is out of whack, it can cause a number of health issues that can be tricky to detect because the symptoms often resemble other age-related health problems.

With so many different types of reacher-grabbers on the market today, finding a good one that works well for you is not always easy. Depending on your needs, here are some top-rated products to consider.

The annual Medicare open enrollment period isn’t your only opportunity to swap out Medicare coverage! Here’s what you should know.

The death of a loved one can bring about a host of different tasks and responsibilities. Here are some things you can do now (and later) that can help keep a sad event from becoming even more difficult.

There are a number of small adjustments you can make to help prevent falls and fires (both of which cause THOUSANDS of deaths and injuries each year)!

Savvy Senior author, Jim Miller, answers this question about Social Security retirement benefits and more!

Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can present a variety of challenges that can make the job difficult and stressful. Here are some tips and resources that may help you.