In today’s world, success often hinges not just on what we say but on our ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and nonverbal cues. Emotional savvy, sometimes called emotional ability ...

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Dear Savvy Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" eliminated that. What can you tell me? About to Retire Dear ...

Can my kids inherit my debt after I die? I have taken on a lot of credit card debt over the past 10 years or so, and I’m worried that my son and daughter will get stuck with it when I die. — Indebted ...

What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My wife is a homemaker and caregiver, and works part-time too, but her ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with my monthly ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. Approaching 80 Dear ...

What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My wife is a homemaker and caregiver, and works part-time too, but ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can my kids inherit my debt after I die? I have taken on a lot of credit card debt over the past 10 years or so, and I’m worried that my son and daughter will get stuck with ...