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Medicare spouse coverage
Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been a mother and homemaker since we got married and hasn’t held an income- producing job since she was in college. Will she be eligible for Medicare?
Topics to discuss with aging parents
Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parent’s fi nancial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mid- eighties. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know?
How to close social media accounts of lost loved ones
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active.