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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I’ve been having issues with my 2008 GMC Acadia. The “service engine soon” light comes on, then the “trac-off” and “ABS” lights come on and when they do the message center displays “reduced power” and I can’t drive because I have no throttle response.

Financial, legal resources for raising grandchildren

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any programs that you can refer me to that fi nancially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help. Tapped Out Tonya Dear Tonya, Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S.

Making gardening easier

Dear Savvy Senior, What gardening tips can you offer to older seniors? I love to putter around and work in the garden, but my back and knees have caused me to curtail my gardening activities, which I miss greatly.

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Automotive advice from The Under the Hood® Show Dear Motor Medics, I have several vehicles and only one driver in the house, me; 13 vehicles in all plus another five ATVs, two Jet Skis and three boats.

How to find a good doctor

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77- year- old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2011 Honda CR-V that has a internal noise. The noise would come and go and usually after a oil change I would not hear it for a week or so.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I drive a 2011 Hyundai Elantra with 78K miles. It started making a steering noise lately that happens only when I gently turn the wheel left and right.

Finding affordable internet services

Dear Savvy Senior, I was recently notifi ed that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for fi nding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefi ts.

What to do about Medicare, Social Security when you move

Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move?

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2014 Ford F-150 with 180k miles on her. Her name is Betsy. Lately It seems like at every corner I have to put another thousand bucks in her to keep her on the road. Tires, brakes, struts and a new transmission, all within a year.