Car shopping tips for older drivers Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend to seniors who are shopping for a car? My wife and I are relatively healthy 70-year-olds and are looking for a new senior-friendly vehicle, but could use some help. Older Drivers Dear Older, For seniors who are in the market for a new or used car, the AAA (American Automobile Association) and the University of Florida’s Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation has just updated an excellent resource called “Smart … [Read more...] about Savvy Senior
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Resources for seniors interested in retiring abroad
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips and resources can you recommend to folks interested in retiring abroad? My wife and I will be retiring next year and are intrigued with the idea of living in a foreign country. What can you tell us? Looking Abroad Dear Looking, Whatever your reasons for wanting to retire abroad – a desire for adventure, a lower cost of living, a better climate – you need to do your homework and learn everything you can about the country you’re interested in because there are many unknowns. Here are some … [Read more...] about Resources for seniors interested in retiring abroad
Getting Social Security help may boost your benefits
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you can recommend that help pre-retirees decide when to start drawing their Social Security benefits? My wife and I are still a few years away from retiring but want to carefully weigh all our options to make sure we get the most from our benefits. Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, Deciding when to begin collecting your Social Security benefits could be one of the most important retirement-income decisions you’ll make. The difference between a good decision and a poor one … [Read more...] about Getting Social Security help may boost your benefits