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5/14/2015 - Saving Strategies for People Between Age 55 and Retirement (U.S. News & World Report)

by on May 14, 2015 4:57 pm
The last years before retirement are also an opportunity to maximize savings. If you’re not already contributing the maximum to your 401(k) or alternative plan, that’s the place to start. Other ways to maximize tax-deferred savings are through a traditional individual retirement account, Roth IRA or health savings account. Which combination is best depends on your situation.… Read more 5/14/2015 - Saving Strategies for People Between Age 55 and Retirement (U.S. News & World Report)
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5/13/2015 - People who use canes may limit themselves for fear of falling

by on May 13, 2015 9:03 pm
One quarter of older Americans use mobility devices like canes, walkers or wheelchairs, according to a new study, but those who use a cane have a much greater fear of falling. Cane users did not, in fact, fall more often, but they did report limiting their activities out of fear, suggesting the cane may not… Read more 5/13/2015 - People who use canes may limit themselves for fear of falling
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5/13/2015 - Depression may double stroke risk in older adults

by on May 13, 2015 9:02 pm
Chronic depression may more than double the risk of stroke for older adults, and the danger remains high even when mental health improves, a large U.S. study suggests. Read the full article at Reuters.
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5/13/2015 - Elderly living alone can be monitored by new sound system technology

by on May 13, 2015 8:43 pm
Elderly people who live alone can be monitored by new technology that analyses household sounds to ensure their safety. Read the full article at Daily Telegraph.
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5/13/2015 - Creating a Vision for Retirement (U.S. News & Report)

by on May 13, 2015 5:24 pm
What is your motivation to retire? At some point, many people begin to dread going to work. A job they used to love is a job they now despise. Reasons may include the market, the economy, new regulations or stock holder expectations. Many companies do not treat their employees as well as they used to,… Read more 5/13/2015 - Creating a Vision for Retirement (U.S. News & Report)
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5/14/2015 - A Call for Responsible Banking in Low-Income Neighborhoods (NPR Marketplace)

by on May 13, 2015 4:50 pm
“Redlining” is when banks in lots of U.S. cities refuse to make loans or provide services in some neighborhoods—often low-income neighborhoods with high populations of immigrants and African Americans. The practice was officially ended in 1977, with a federal ban known as the Community Reinvestment Act that also encouraged banks to reinvest in poor areas.… Read more 5/14/2015 - A Call for Responsible Banking in Low-Income Neighborhoods (NPR Marketplace)
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5/12/2015 - This Is a Horrible Realization About Retirement

by on May 12, 2015 9:30 pm
Multiple surveys reveal that Americans are getting increasingly jaded about their prospects for enjoying a relaxing retirement, so much so that many are throwing in the towel and not even bothering to plan for it at all. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans conducted for Allianz Life, 84% of them characterize the idea of… Read more 5/12/2015 - This Is a Horrible Realization About Retirement
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5/12/2015 - High-tech sensors help kids keep eye on aging parents

by on May 12, 2015 8:39 pm
Advances in low-cost sensors and wireless networks are fueling a boom in the “smart” home. And companies are looking beyond home security and temperature control to creating products for baby boomers trying to balance caring for aging parents and respecting their independence. Read the full article at Los Angeles Times.
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5/12/2015 - Men who exercise may delay age-related high cholesterol

by on May 12, 2015 8:36 pm
Men who get plenty of aerobic exercise may delay the onset of age-related high cholesterol, potentially lowering their risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. Read the full article at Reuters.
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5/12/2015 - For new college grads, financial 101 advice (MarketWatch)

by on May 12, 2015 5:21 pm
According to the College Board, among those graduating in 2012-13 with a bachelor’s degree from the college they started their studies at, 60% had education loans, with the amount averaging $27,300.Despite often hefty debts, college graduates are arguably wealthy, thanks to their expected lifetime income. Figured in today’s dollars, those earnings might range from an… Read more 5/12/2015 - For new college grads, financial 101 advice (MarketWatch)