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10/20/2014 - Stanford brain experts, others, say brain game benefits are exaggerated
by admin on October 21, 2014 3:44 pm
“It is customary for advertising to highlight the benefits and overstate potential advantages of their products,” said Laura Carstensen, a Stanford psychology professor and the director of the Center for Longevity, in a press release.”But in the case of brain games, companies also assert that the products are based on solid scientific evidence developed by… Read more 10/20/2014 - Stanford brain experts, others, say brain game benefits are exaggerated
10/20/2014 - 5 Career Checkpoints on the Road to Retirement (U.S. News & World Report)
by djaworski on October 20, 2014 4:16 pm
It’s National Save for Retirement Week, so you’ll likely see a lot of information, tools and resources about saving for retirement through your workplace plan, like a 401(k) or 403(b). Although there are basic tips that apply to everyone, considering steps relevant to different stages of your career helps ensure your retirement readiness. According to… Read more 10/20/2014 - 5 Career Checkpoints on the Road to Retirement (U.S. News & World Report)
10/19/2014 - Divorce after 50: It's complicated, especially if retirement is near (CNBC)
by djaworski on October 20, 2014 4:13 pm
Divorce rates for most age groups have leveled off, but for people age 50 and older, it’s higher than ever. Today 1 in 4 divorces is a couple over 50 untying the knot—about double what it was 20 years ago, according to the National Center for Family and Marriage at Bowling Green State University. At… Read more 10/19/2014 - Divorce after 50: It's complicated, especially if retirement is near (CNBC)
10/17/2014 - When Planning for Retirement, Consider Transportation (The New York Times)
by djaworski on October 20, 2014 3:54 pm
According to the American Journal of Public Health, Americans are outliving their ability to drive safely — a woman, on average, by 10 years, a man by seven. Over all, the ability to drive safely as one ages depends on health. Some people can drive into their 90s while others begin to cut back at… Read more 10/17/2014 - When Planning for Retirement, Consider Transportation (The New York Times)
10/20/2014 - Scientific evidence does not support the brain game claims, Stanford scholars say
by admin on October 20, 2014 2:30 pm
Sixty-nine scientists at Stanford University and other institutions issued a statement that the scientific track record does not support the claims that so-called “brain games” actually help older adults boost their mental powers. Read the full article at Stanford Report.
10/16/2014 - Stanford selects first cohort of Distinguished Careers Institute fellows
by admin on October 17, 2014 4:45 am
The program is designed for exceptional leaders with 20 to 30 years of experience who are interested in reinventing and redirecting their careers toward roles with a social impact. Read the full article at Stanford Report.
by admin on October 16, 2014 4:48 pm
The Consensus on the Brain Training industry from the Scientific Community October 20, 2014 Computer-based “brain-games” claim a growing share of the marketplace in aging societies. Consumers are told that playing the games will make them smarter, more alert, and able to learn faster and better. The implied and often explicit promise is that adherence… Read more
10/15/2014 - How to find your passion after you retire (USA Today)
by mbeals on October 16, 2014 4:13 pm
Many people want to continue working well beyond the traditional retirement age, and to do that they’re finding new creative ways to stay employed in not just one new career, but two, three or more careers. Read the full article at USA Today.
10/15/2014 - Seniors lose average of $30,000 to financial scammers (CNN Money)
by mbeals on October 16, 2014 4:12 pm
According to a recent survey of 2,000 seniors and other adults by Allianz Life Insurance Co., elderly victims reported losing an average of $30,000, while some suffered losses of more than $100,000. Read the full article at CNN Money.
10/14/2014 - Why You Should Still Save When in Debt (U.S. News & World Report)
by mbeals on October 16, 2014 4:11 pm
The shackles of debt seem to be a bonding force for many millennials around the country, but it isn’t just Gen Y that is attempting to pay off lenders. Debt is a national problem spanning all generations. To many, it may feel nonsensical to save money while in debt, but it’s an important part of… Read more 10/14/2014 - Why You Should Still Save When in Debt (U.S. News & World Report)
