Robocalls Hit a 4-Year High — and There Are Two Factors About to Make It Worse
Do call blockers work? They can, but nothing's as good as just not answering the phone.
Gary P Guthrie
Louisville KYGary Guthrie is Editor-in-Chief of Smart Senior Daily — broadcaster, consultant, station owner, and author of 3,500+ consumer articles across 50+ years. Also particular about his french fries (lightly done, always).
All Those Mobile Phone Plans: Deal or No Deal?
Included: a checklist of everything to ask to keep the deal real
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
What pops up again but the most talked-about diet in the last year!
PARASITE OUTBREAK UPDATE: 1,600+ Affected in 34 States + Taco Bell Investigation
A microscopic parasite is spreading across the U.S. — and older adults face the highest risk of serious complications
Brain Health Gets Real Momentum: A Diet That Works and Drugs on the Way
GLP-1 drugs open up yet another new front
A $1 Million Tax Break for Downsizing Seniors? It's Called the Nest Egg Protection Act
The single thing that seniors need to think about when selling their homes is the "Housing Lock-in" effect
Your Social Security Check Is Going Fully Digital
Can't make the switch because of illness, etc.? The U.S. Treasury is happy to help with electronic payments.
SCAM OF THE WEEK: A Free Bathroom Remodel from Medicare
There ARE things that Medicare will help with, but an entire new bathroom may be a stretch.
Your Will Covers Your House. Does It Cover Your Email?
Included: a downloadable worksheet to help you get started
How Much Will You Lose If/When Social Security Cuts Benefits?
How's your life going to be without $500 in benefits every month ($6k a year)?
Is Your MyChart Message Going to Cost You?
Doctors are drowning in portal messages — and now some are billing for them
Is Subway Back? Where Does It Stack Up With Seniors?
How do Firehouse, Jersey Mike's, and Jimmy John's compare? Check our chart.
Your Medicare Advantage Plan Can Deny Care—Even When Your Doctor Says You Need It
We asked the author of "10 Costly Medicare Mistakes" to weigh in on the options
Scam of the Week: AT&T
Better get ready for a brand-spankin' new trick called "Ringless voicemail"
The 10 Best Deals for Seniors in July
What to buy, where to buy, and -- bonus -- how to get automatic pings when deals happen.
Medicare & Medicaid Roundup: Four Things Happening Right Now That Affect You
A lot has shifted in the past few months. Here's what you need to know — and what to do about it.