How life expectancy figures into retirement planning
Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images To effectively plan for your retirement, experts say, you need to watch your savings rate and total nest egg. But how much you really …
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Older voters want candidates who will protect Social Security
Joe Biden and Donald Trump Getty Images Voters, ages 50 and up, will have a strong influence on the November election. And politicians who want to win their vote would …
Making a plan to pay for long-term care: Insurance and alternatives
Almost three-quarters — 70% — of people turning 65 will need long-term care in their lifetime, according to a report by the Urban Institute and the Department of Health and …
Why people don’t wait to claim Social Security and what experts say
Alessandro Biascioli | Istock | Getty Images When it comes to claiming Social Security retirement benefits, experts agree it’s generally best to delay. Yet many people still claim early — …
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says 65 retirement age is too low. What experts say
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speaks during the New York Times DealBook Summit Nov. 30, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images The …
What you need to know about caregiving for an aging parent
People living longer and in poor health has become a costly trend. An estimated 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care in their lifetime. The median cost for …
How Laguna Beach, California, is helping residents age in place
Laguna Beach, California Luciano Lejtman | Moment | Getty Images When most people think of Laguna Beach, California, they think of its scenic coves and beaches. But the small coastal …
As Singapore’s aging population grows, businesses court older spenders
Citizens aged 65 and above make up almost a fifth of Singapore’s population in 2023. Nicky Loh | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore’s population is aging fast. Citizens …
Medicare open enrollment may help you cut health-care costs for 2024
Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to change their Medicare health and prescription drug coverage for the coming year through open annual enrollment. This …