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Thirty out of 49 major developed countries could see their credit ratings plummet to junk status if they don't make changes soon, says a Standard & Poor's study. The biggest problem is health care spending on the elderly, particularly for long-term care.

Note to seniors seeking independent- or assisted-living communities: No time like the present. With occupancy rates down and rent growth slowing, some private-pay (non-government) senior-housing companies are dangling tasty carrots to get potential renters off the fence and into their communities....

Almost every time I walk my aging dog Jolly down the street in a special harness he uses for the stairs, I get stopped by other dog owners wondering where they can get one. Dogs, like people, seem to be living longer these days, but the market for the special tools you need to keep them comfortable...

I never went to my senior prom. I didn't really need to. I had a decent job, a cool ride, all the prerequisite distractions of the day and a raven haired girl who was mad about me with my shoulder length, blow dried, sandy blond hair. I had no time for dancing with the crowd.Prom time is coming...

While you would never consider yourself a "senior citizen," corporate America is beginning to think otherwise, with many companies cutting prices for those as young as 50. And it's not just limited to airlines and movie theaters -- toy stores, hair salons, golf courses and even pizza joints are...