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The Savvy Senior: The Ultimate Guide to Health, Family, and Finances for Senior Citizens Paperback – June 9, 2004

by Jim Miller (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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"The Savvy Senior" is a nationally syndicated newspaper column that serves the growing needs of the senior population and the families who support them by providing useful information and valuable resources. While many of the questions focus on Medicare and Social Security, they also cover a wide range of topics, including hearing aids, telemarketing fraud, volunteerism, reverse mortgages, travel, education, wills, nutrition, and even employment.
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    June 9, 2004
  4. Grade level
    8 and up
  5. Reading age
    13 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.67 x 10 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1401307493
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1401307493
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Those interested in making plans for their own retirement years or concerned about a parent's retirement will find many of their questions answered here. The author writes the syndicated column "The Savvy Senior," which is published in 400 newspapers, and he bases his book on the thousands of questions he receives on social security issues, Medicare, estate and retirement planning, health issues, caregiving, grandparenting and more. Miller's writing style is a mixture of "just the facts, please" and light humor, allowing him to establish himself as a credible and knowledgeable expert. Numerous checklists, resources and charts make it easy to learn about such mundane topics as Medicare and living trusts, while "savvy notes" interspersed between paragraphs enlighten with odd factoids. Baby boomers caring for elderly parents will want to pay special attention to the section on avoiding telemarketing scams to seniors, who are the number one target for this type of criminal activity. And seniors on a fixed income will find the section on "Cost-Cutting Tips on Prescription Drugs" helpful as they learn how to apply for free prescription drugs from the pharmaceutical companies.
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"A good, important column that is full of information and resources." -- Patricia St. Louis, The Fountain Valley News, Fountain, Colorado

"People feel like they're getting their information from a friend, as opposed to getting it from a faceless entity." -- Wayne Frazer, Spencer County Journal Democrat, Rockport, Indiana

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hachette Books; 1st edition (June 9, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401307493
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401307493
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.67 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Gladys Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
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Was curious about the book. It is interesting and full of information that helps Seniors in many ways
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B. Not Complacent
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Information, but Needs to be Updated Regularly
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2011
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This book covers a lot of subjects that are important to seniors, those who are taking care of seniors, and those who will soon be seniors.

I have just started reading this book and I'm finding it quite helpful. My concern is that it is the kind of book with information that will need to be updated on a regular basis. For example, the prices listed for funeral-related items and services are now much, much higher I'm sure.

I recommend this book, but I will be looking forward to an updated edition of it.
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GDS
5.0 out of 5 stars This book contains a ton of useful information. We were pretty 'savvy seniors' before we ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015
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This book contains a ton of useful information. We were pretty 'savvy seniors' before we got the book and still found a great deal of helpful information.
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R. Harris
3.0 out of 5 stars Savvy Senior
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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I got into reading the book over the Christmas holiday. It has the usual retirement information. I figure one good idea is worth the price of the book. I'm still looking. I'm about to retire and I've been reading everything, so the books are starting to look more and more alike in content. It is good but not extraordinary.
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E. Hewgley
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read For All Seniors
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2013
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This gives a lot of suggestions for working your way through the world of healthcare, government rulings, suggestions for making your life an easier path. I also suggest his website. He keeps one current on laws, insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement and a lot of other things very important to living in today's world.
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1.0 out of 5 stars none needed
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2013
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this only told me about things I had learned, just by living. I needed some help with property tax etc.
no luck there...not to feel bad! other let me down the same way.
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GravelGertie
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2014
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Recommend. Mostly useful - you might run into offers or tips that are outdated or not available, but for the most part, this book is worth the purchase price.
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Banyantree
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016
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Very detailed and informative to those reaching their Senior years. Easy read.
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