Money

Ladies, you probably need no reminders that due to longer life spans, women are more likely than men to lose a spouse. Experiencing loss is heartbreaking and traumatic. On top of grieving, it can be overwhelming to deal with such new “life logistics” as investments and other money matters. Because…

Whether it’s fear of pain or bankruptcy, many of us avoid going to the dentist as long as possible. While the discomfort of dental procedures is no laughing matter, and there may even be procedures you feel are unnecessary, it’s indisputable that proper dental care is essential for your physical…

Who can resist a bargain? Well, if it’s tied to revealing your age, some of us apparently think twice. For many, paying full price is the cost of maintaining the illusion that we have not reached a “mature” age. But given that AARP membership discounts start at age 50, claiming…

While you can feel enormous satisfaction from being a family caregiver, the burdens and sacrifices are real and substantial. A recent seminal report from AARP makes clear that the challenges faced by today’s family caregivers are growing more complicated. The report, Home Alone Revisited: Family Members Providing Complex Care, details…

It’s pretty common among those of us with adult children to want to do all we can to help them. And for good reason: Millennials came of age during a time of financial crisis, exploding student debt and when helicopter parenting came into vogue. It’s no wonder that there are…

It may seem counter-intuitive, but for many, the search for work, especially part-time, often begins at the moment of retirement from full-time employment. In fact, those over 65 are much more likely to work part-time than younger colleagues, either because of a desire for a more relaxed pace or because…