Jim Miller

Jim Miller, an advocate for older Americans, writes “Savvy Senior,” a weekly information column syndicated in more than 400 newspapers nationwide. Based in Norman, Oklahoma, he also offers a free senior e-news service at SavvySenior.org.

Collect on a Lost Life Insurance Policy

Collect on a Lost Life Insurance Policy

Jim Miller | May 15, 2017

Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars in life insurance proceeds go unclaimed because the beneficiaries simply don’t know that…

Gadgets That Find The Things You Always Lose

Gadgets That Find The Things You Always Lose

Jim Miller | January 30, 2017

If you frequently misplace objects such as your TV remote, keys, wallet, purse, phone, laptop or tablet, there’s an easy…

Financial Help for Seniors
Retirement Living

Financial Help for Seniors

Jim Miller | April 25, 2016

Retirement is not “golden” for all seniors. More than 25 million Americans age 60 and older are living with limited…

How to Locate Financial Assistance for Elderly People
Retirement Planning

How to Locate Financial Assistance for Elderly People

Jim Miller | March 3, 2016

Retirement is not “golden” for all seniors. More than 25 million Americans age 60 and older are economically insecure, living…

Getting Around When You No Longer Drive
Retirement Living

Getting Around When You No Longer Drive

Jim Miller | February 23, 2016

Have you thought about what would happen if you or someone close to you could no longer drive? What now…

Best Hearing Aid Bargains

Best Hearing Aid Bargains

Jim Miller | February 3, 2016

Hearing aids have become very expensive. But you can reduce or even eliminate the cost… Hearing aid bargains: Most Costco…

The 3 Simplest Smartphones

The 3 Simplest Smartphones

Jim Miller | January 6, 2016

And an App That Makes Any Phone Easier to Use People have grown to depend on their smartphones for a…

How to Get Good Dental Care for Lots Less

How to Get Good Dental Care for Lots Less

Jim Miller | March 4, 2015

(Maybe for Free) Taking care of your teeth these days can take a big bite out of your budget. This…

30 Handy Aids for Achy Hands

30 Handy Aids for Achy Hands

Jim Miller | February 6, 2015

People typically don’t think about how much they use their hands until their hands get stiff and painful. Arthritis, carpal…

How to Grab Stuff You Can’t Reach

How to Grab Stuff You Can’t Reach

Jim Miller | August 12, 2014

Do you ever wish you had much longer arms? Then you could reach items on overhead shelves or on the…

Pain-Free Gardening

Pain-Free Gardening

Jim Miller | July 16, 2014

Ergonomic Tools Protect Your Back, Hands, Knees, More Gardening is a favorite outdoor activity for millions of Americans, but it…

Great Gadgets for Golfers

Great Gadgets for Golfers

Jim Miller | June 4, 2014

When you need a little help with your game If you love golf but struggle with arthritis, back pain or…

Best Home Phones for Seniors

Best Home Phones for Seniors

Jim Miller | April 28, 2014

For people with hearing loss, weak vision or arthritis, using a standard telephone can be challenging. Fortunately, there are phones…

Easiest TV Remotes

Easiest TV Remotes

Jim Miller | September 11, 2013

It seems like most television remote controls today come with dozens of unnecessary buttons that make them very confusing to…

The Simplest Smartphones

The Simplest Smartphones

Jim Miller | August 8, 2013

If you’ve been toying with the idea of upgrading from a basic cell phone to a smartphone with Internet capabilities…