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6/4/2015 - Millennials make up substantial share of America’s caregivers

Nearly 40 million Americans offer unpaid care to an adult friend or relative, and of those caregivers, Millennials make up a major part of this group, according to a report issued today by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. Read the full article at PBS NewsHour.

6/4/2015 - This presidential election could totally change when you can retire

The presidential contenders disagree sharply when it comes to Social Security, giving voters the chance to make an important choice about how elderly Americans will live now and in the future. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

6/3/2015 - New retirement age is not 65, not 80, not 95: It's higher

One hundred years ago, the average lifespan was about 42. That’s now doubled. People are living longer and trying to stretch their income to make ends meet and stay ahead of inflation, but that’s not the inflection point financial advisors are really concerned about—that’s just the everyday blocking and tackling on behalf of client portfolios.… Read more 6/3/2015 - New retirement age is not 65, not 80, not 95: It's higher

6/2/2015 - Work in Retirement? Don’t Be So Sure

Two new studies find an increasingly worrisome disconnect between Americans’ plans to continue working in retirement and their ability to do so. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

6/2/2015 - Mush No More: Retirement Home Food Gets Fresh And Local

Want to eat food that’s fresh, local and cooked from scratch? Consider a retirement home. Once known for bland, institutional fare, hundreds of retirement communities around the nation now tout their restaurant-like dining experiences. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

6/1/2015 - How the Internet of Things Will Upend Retirement

The Internet of Things, where all things around you, on you and, soon, in you, begin to talk, offers great potential to improve how well we will live in retirement and older age. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

6/1/2015 - Go to Sleep: It May Be the Best Way to Avoid Getting Alzheimer’s

Poor sleep may be contributing to the buildup of the brain plaques that drive the disease. Read the full article at Time.

6/1/2015 - Why Is Aging Still a Joke?

Our society has positive rituals for nearly every transition in life except for getting old. Given the fact that most of us will live well into our 80s and 90s in better physical and mental shape than previous generations, perhaps we need to develop both symbols and ceremonies to celebrate what we gain with age,… Read more 6/1/2015 - Why Is Aging Still a Joke?

5/31/2015 - A Better Way to Tap Your Retirement Savings

‘Dynamic’ withdrawal strategies give retirees more flexibility than the venerable 4% rule. But they come with a catch. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

5/31/2015 - Homeowners Get Ready to ‘Age in Place’

Baby boomers spend on improvements that will allow them to stay in their houses longer. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.