Why Your Next Cruise Bill Just Got Bigger
Cruise lines are quietly raising the fees you can't opt out of, and travelers are starting to push back
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).
The States Where Seniors Are Getting Hit Hardest by Cyberchrime
The scammers’ favorite targets have retirement savings — and they lost nearly $7.75 billion last year
Thank You, Dolly. Rest in Peace.
Also included, a special version of one of Dolly's best deep cuts -- "Telling Me Lies"
What Buying Canadian Just Started Costing You
There's no countdown clock giving American shoppers a window to beat, but buying now is not a bad move.
Older Dog Owners Know What Not to Feed Their Dog. They're Just Not Sure What They Should.
It seems seniors have a thing or two to learn about feeding dogs these days.
How Do You Know When It's Time for a "Gray" Divorce?
Don’t ask, "Am I sure?” Ask, "What would have to change for me to answer differently in six months?”
A Phone Call a Week: The Low-Cost Fix for Senior Loneliness That Science Now Backs
A major clinical trial gives instinct and word-of-mouth some real backing.
Scam of the Week: The "Scareware" Most of You Might Not Have Ever Witnessed
Older adults are about 5x more likely to say they lost money on this particular scam.
SENIOR BREAKTHROUGH: A New AI Tool Wants to Tell You What Disease You'll Get Next.
Can detect everything from breast cancer to prostate cancer and 406 diseases in between
AI for Seniors: Making Life Easier at the Grocery
Included: a handy how-to guide you can save to your phone or print out.
Don't Click That "Your Photos Will Be Deleted" Email — It's a Trap
On the surface, the email looks like someone you know, but the sender is not someone you'll ever want to meet. Trust us.
Medicare: Now We Can Compare Nursing Homes, Check Out Doctors, etc.
Comparison tools galore—all the way down to where a doctor went to school.
Senior Discounts in 2026: What's Still Real, What Quietly Disappeared, What You're Missing
Property tax relief? Yeah -- museum passes, too.
A Daily Multivitamin May Help You Stay Independent Longer, New Study Suggests
A multivitamin helps you get dressed better? That's what the research says...
Everyone Says 67 Degrees Is the Magic Number for Sleep. If You're Over 50, Don't Believe It.
Use our bedroom temperature slider to see where your sweet spot is
What a New Federal Watchdog Report Means for You This Open Enrollment Season
If a service is on the expensive side, it will most certainly be subject to prior authorization by a Medicare Advantage plan