Time Magazine - Money
6 Myths About Saving for Retirement
With just 14% of workers saying they are confident in their retirement plan, it's time for most of us to kick saving into high gear. It's doable if you can get past these 6 myths about saving.
2012-04-03
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Baby boomers size up retirement communities
In a recent national survey, family members who already had relatives (typically parents) living in continuing care retirement communities were asked where they hoped to live later in life, how they expected to be cared for, and what lifestyle they anticipated. According to the survey, 77 percent of the primarily baby boom-generation respondents said they were likely to consider a CCRC for themselves. In fact, they felt their generation was even more likely to move into an age-qualified or CCRC community than were their parents, and they hoped to do so earlier.
2012-04-03
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Rethinking the Value of Pets
Some experts believe the health benefits of pet ownership have been overstated, especially for the elderly.
2012-03-30
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Chicago (IL) Now
Caregiver Stress: Ten Ways Our Thinking Gets the Better of Us
Under extreme stress, we’re more vulnerable to shifts and kinks in our thinking that can undermine our well-being.
2012-03-28
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Louiseville (KY) Courier-Journal
Healthy habits can help you live longer (even if you didn't win the genetic lottery)
Last year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study showing that people who practiced healthy lifestyle habits lived longer than those who didn't. Those behaviors were eating healthfully, getting regular physical activity, keeping alcohol use moderate, and never smoking.
2012-03-22
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Smart Money Magazine
Rise of the Senior-Citizen Entrepreneur
If you think your adult children – or your grandchildren – are the only ones who have the brains and passion to be successful entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, think again.
2012-03-05
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Divorce Rates Among Boomers to Reshape Old Age
The Times reports this morning that a growing number of men and women in their 50s and 60s are opting out of marriage and venturing into old age on their own. The surge has been driven by several factors, including longevity, economics and evolving social mores, according to sociologists.
2012-03-02
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Forbes
Easing the Burden of Retiring Single
Retirement is often depicted as an idyllic time when couples take long walks on the beach, watch their grandchildren graduate from college, and care for each other well into their golden years. Yet, it’s estimated that more than 43% of all US residents are single, with more than 30 million Americans over the age 55 holding that distinction. Single people face unique planning challenges because they are solely responsible for their financial security as well as their emotional well-being throughout their retirement.
2012-02-29
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Forbes
Older Workers Staying On The Job
The American workforce just keeps aging. Here’s one more signal that our working years are expanding before our very eyes. ... The labor-force participation rate for those age 55 and older remained at its recent highs in 2011, according to a new report by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
2012-02-16
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Cape Cod (MA) Times
Downsizing does not have to be a downer
As the population in the United States ages and the Baby Boomer generation begins to hit retirement, more and more people are feeling the urge or the need to downsize. When you add in the fact that a lot of those contemplating retirement also took a big hit in their investment portfolios in recent years, moving into smaller and more affordable housing just plain makes sense.
2012-02-15
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Forbes
Why You Might Need Less Retirement Income Than You Think
You’ve heard the cliché. It’s not what you earn, it’s what you spend. Usually, it’s invoked during discussions of making ends meet on a paycheck. But a new study shows that it’s key to understanding what you’ll need in retirement too.
2012-02-14
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Washington (DC) Post
Talk with your spouse now about retirement plans
Last year, Fidelity Investments conducted a survey to find out whether couples are talking with each other about how they see their retirement years. For the most part, the surveyed couples who were approaching retirement or already retired weren’t communicating well.
2012-02-11
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U.S.News & World Report
Lower Medicare Advantage Premiums Attract Seniors
Medicare users stepped up their use of Medicare Advantage insurance plans in 2012 and also boosted their use of insurance plans linked with large pharmacy chains for what's called stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs). In these respects, the 2012 open enrollment process was a success for the government, and showed that large numbers of Medicare users were willing to switch coverage to find health plans they felt were better for them.
2012-02-07
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Necessities for a Great Retirement Spot
Retirees aren't moving to new places as often as they have in the past. Just 3 percent of people age 65 and older relocated between 2010 and 2011, according to recently released Census Bureau data. " ... But some seniors continue to seek retirement spots with more affordable housing, better weather, and fun things to do. Here are 10 tips for selecting a great retirement location.
2012-02-06
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Senior Living Facilities
Comprehensive Listing of leading senior living facilities for people 62 and older. Includes Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) & Life Care Retirement Communities (LCRC) as well as assisted living, long-term care, skilled nuring and memory care.
2012
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55 and Older Active Adult Retirement Communities
Comprehensive Listing of active adult retirement communities.
2012
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