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11/13/2013 - You can still get a job with a pension (MarketWatch)

by on November 14, 2013 7:13 pm
To most new hires, the idea of being eligible for a pension probably seems as far-fetched as being asked to write memos on an IBM Selectric typewriter. But a new study shows that a fair number of companies still offer the traditional retirement plans — and aren’t planning to get rid of them any time… Read more 11/13/2013 - You can still get a job with a pension (MarketWatch)
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11/13/2013 - CFPB to Seniors: Know Your Financial Adviser (ReverseMortgageDaily)

by on November 14, 2013 7:12 pm
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last Friday released a guide for seniors and others in the process of choosing a financial adviser, warning that similar to planning for retirement, it can be much more challenging than it sounds. The “Know your financial adviser” guide helps consumers ask the right questions when shopping around to ensure… Read more 11/13/2013 - CFPB to Seniors: Know Your Financial Adviser (ReverseMortgageDaily)
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11/12/2013 - Fewer workers participating in company retirement plans, report says (L.A.Times)

by on November 14, 2013 7:08 pm
The percentage of U.S. workers who participate in their employers’ retirement plans slipped to 39% in 2012, according to a report by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Despite the tax savings and long-term benefits of stashing pre-tax money in retirement plans, the majority of workers fail to take advantage of employer-sponsored programs, such as 401(k)… Read more 11/12/2013 - Fewer workers participating in company retirement plans, report says (L.A.Times)
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11/14/2013 - Your childhood is crucial to how you’ll age

by on November 14, 2013 6:45 pm
Early relationships with our parents affect our longevity, happiness. If the child really is father to the man, then it’s reasonable to ask: Why is that true? Read the full article at MarketWatch.
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11/14/2013 - When the Doctor Disappears

by on November 14, 2013 6:42 pm
The sudden termination of a close doctor-patient relationship is a common, wrenching scenario. “I can tell you, it happens all the time and it breaks the heart of patients and families and oncologists,” said Dr. Diane Meier, director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine in New York… Read more 11/14/2013 - When the Doctor Disappears
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11/14/2013 - How entrepreneurship extends boomers’ careers

by on November 14, 2013 6:40 pm
There’s been no shortage of gloomy headlines about the struggles of workers age 50 and over. But there’s one area in which this age group continues to shine: entrepreneurship. Read the full article at MarketWatch.
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11/13/2103 - 'Lopsided' test scores may predict Alzheimer's sooner

by on November 13, 2013 5:41 pm
The pattern of scores on cognitive tests may help doctors determine if an older patient’s minor memory loss is benign or a stop on the road to Alzheimer’s dementia. Read the full article at Futurity.
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11/13/2013 - The 401(k) of the Future Could Save Retirement

by on November 13, 2013 5:32 pm
You’ve already said goodbye to defined-benefit plans. Now say goodbye to defined-contribution plans, and hello to a promising new wrinkle known as the defined-ambition plan. Read the full article at Time.
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11/13/2013 - Eye cells could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

by on November 13, 2013 5:30 pm
Changes to specific cells in the retina could help diagnose and track the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists say. Read the full article at BBC News.
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11/12/2013 - Experts Reshape Treatment Guide For Cholesterol

by on November 12, 2013 5:26 pm
The nation’s leading heart organizations released new guidelines on Tuesday that will fundamentally reshape the use of cholesterol-lowering statin medicines, which are now prescribed for a quarter of Americans over 40. Read the full article at The New york Times.