Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Only Child Dear Only, Most U.S. veterans are eligible for burial and memorial benefits through the Department of
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to distribute my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone without causing hard feelings or conflict? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture, and three grown kids that don’t always see eye-to-eye on
Dear Savvy Senior, I have a life insurance policy that I’ve been paying on for years I really don’t need any longer. I’ve been thinking about letting it lapse, but I’ve heard I can actually sell it for a nice payout. What can you tell me
Dear Savvy Senior, What are some financial factors to consider when retiring abroad? My husband and I will be retiring in a few years and are interested in living in a foreign country that’s cheaper than the U.S. ~Frugal Couple Dear Frugal, Retiring abroad has become a
Dear Savvy Senior, What happens to a person’s debt after they die? My mother has taken on a lot of medical and credit card and I’m worried that my brother and I will be responsible for it when she dies. ~Worried Daughter Dear Worried, In most cases when
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any resources that can help me find affordable high-speed home Internet services? I’m retired and live primarily on my Social Security and would like to find something cheaper than the $40 per month that I currently pay. ~Searching Senior Dear
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any services that help seniors with the rigors of traveling? My youngest daughter is getting married in a few months and would love to have my 82-year old mother attend, but she needs help flying across the country. - Searching
What tips can you recommend that can help me deal with my mom’s bad driving? At age 83, her driving abilities have declined, but I know she’s bound and determined to keep driving as long as she’s alive. ~Nervous Nelly Dear Nelly, There’s no doubt that