How seniors can get help lowering their grocery bills

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior book.

Ask the Motor Medics

Hi Motor Medics, I need to know about difficult-to-diagnose auto repairs. I have a 2020 Jeep Renegade that has a electrical issue that is not always there. It comes and goes every few days and results in a dead battery.

Surprising dangers of earwax

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true!

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The Under the Hood Show Hello guys, My old ’94 Mazda B4000 truck has started leaking coolant. I have noticed it around the upper and lower radiator hoses and from the heater box inside of the truck. It’s a small amount of coolant but I must add more coolant about once a month.

Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?

Dear Savvy Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, Growing up in this neighborhood was a gift. Both sides of my family relished in its tranquility and security. We could play freely with friends around the whole block without worry.

Ask the Motor Medics®

The Under the Hood Show Hey Motor Medics, I’m a mechanic and my co-workers battle over fuel. Our pump octane is 88 to 93 and that’s ethanol free for the 93. The guys say they get better fuel mileage using 93 octane fuel in their older 1990s trucks versus using the 88-90. I think they are nuts.

Be wary, winter is prime season for heart attacks

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. What can you tell me about this?

Ask the Motor Medics

The Under the Hood Show Hello Motor Medics, Hey guys, I have a 2021 GMC Yukon with a tow package. I use the vehicle as an every-day driver and a lot of that time is spent towing a trailer. I have a small construction company and I am always on job sites and picking up nails in my tires.

What happens to your debt when you die?

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 it when I die.