Not to skip right past Christmas – but a glance at the calendar tells us that we’re not far from New Year’s Day, which means a set of New Year’s resolutions. We suspect that for many of our readers, “getting rid of the clutter” is high on the list. Since the COVID pandemic started, we’ve … Read more
Marriage counselors often say that the things that cause the most stress for young marrieds are sex, money, and the in-laws. But as time goes by, and especially when retirement looms, money problems tend to jump into the top spot in the marital strife department. It’s one thing to have misunderstandings about spending when both … Read more
There are plenty of reasons to keep working past what might be considered a traditional retirement age. Some people keep at it because they have to – with little saved for retirement, a steady paycheck is a must. Others, however, hang in there on the job because of other reasons, including self-image, sociability, and personal … Read more
According to a 2020 study by Pew Research, Americans age 60 and older are far more likely than their worldwide counterparts to live alone. In the U.S., 27 percent of people 60 and older are living solo, compared with an average of just 16 percent worldwide. Based on Census data, that’s almost 14 million seniors. … Read more
The story was all over the news last month as the Food and Drug Administration gave its approval to a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug to be marketed under the brand name Aduhelm. Almost immediately a backlash arose over the fact that the drug doesn’t seem to cause a degree of improvement that would justify its … Read more
If you’ve listed to Rajiv Nagaich from AgingOptions for any length of time, you’ve heard him say repeatedly that 70 percent of people fail in retirement. By failing to plan ahead, they end up broke, a burden to their loved ones, and often facing the grim prospect of unplanned institutional care. That sounds like “retirement … Read more
It’s a noble thing to want to help out when family members are in financial need. But is it the right thing? And is there a way to broach the subject and offer assistance without making the beneficiary – or you – feel awkward or embarrassed? Because this topic affects so many people (more than … Read more
We’ve written several articles here on the AgingOptions blog reporting on the predictions that the Social Security trust fund is draining fast. The actual date may vary, but according to the 2020 Social Security trustees’ report, 2034 seems to be when the well will run dry. That definitely does not mean benefits will stop, but … Read more
As the pandemic slowly comes to an end – or at least a pause – we’re now better able to gauge the impact of this huge disruption on the American workforce. It’s becoming clear that the number of people leaving their jobs due to retirement is increasing dramatically. For some, the pandemic has prompted a … Read more
Here at the AgingOptions blog, we’re a bit cautious about sharing the words of financial advice columnists. Too often these so-called journalists have a product or service to sell, and they’ve paid for the privilege of inserting an opinion piece under the guise of “financial news.” But this particular advice column from MarketWatch raised a … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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