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.

Ask the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I’m about ready to start hauling my trailer for the season and will be using more than one vehicle. What kind of things should I be thinking about before heading out with a trailer? Mike in Decorah, Iowa Dear Mike, I’m glad that you’re thinking ahead.

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?

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, The wipers on all of my vehicles never seem to do the job and I’m looking for some answers. How long do wiper blades last? What are the best kinds to buy? How do you change them?

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.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I am having trouble with my 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The past few weeks I have not been able to adjust my inside temperature properly.

Caring for aging parent

Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for care- giving help? I help take care of my 80- year- old father and work, too, and it’s wearing me out.

Ask the Motor Medics

The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 six-cylinder engine that failed. This is the first time I have ever had to replace an engine in a vehicle and with fairly low miles and a faithful maintenance history, I am shocked that it failed.

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The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, We purchased a two-year-old Ford truck that has the flex fuel option. I’ve never owned a flex fuel vehicle so I read the owner’s manual and at your suggestion went to fueleconomy.gov to get an idea of what kind of mileage it should get.

Retirement saver’s credit explained

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our 50s and are looking for creative ways to boost our retire-ment savings beyond our 401( k). Is this something we may be eligible for?