For the past few years, it has seemed like depressing economic news has been America's only actual growth industry, and all that negativity is still echoing in our heads. Across the age spectrum, we're downbeat about the future, even as the signs are finally looking up.
Planning for a happy retirement takes foresight, a lifetime of saving money and little luck. But planning for love? That might cost you. The choices for how we spend our golden years -- and how much we spend -- have a big impact on our social lives, and our chances of discovering new love.
For the first time, there's a state-by-state scorecard of America's performance in providing long-term services and support to senior citizens and people with disabilities, and the results aren't much to brag about. But they do point the way toward improving the long-term care system -- and saving the nation billions.
The reverse mortgage was invented to help seniors facing economic hardship access the equity in their homes. But these loan products are complicated, expensive and ripe for abuse, which lead a reader named Fred to ask DailyFinance's Laura Rowley for some advice. Here's what she told him:
In a shaky economy, senior citizens have become a prime target for scammers. Here are some of the common scams -- and warning signs -- to watch out for, along with some tips on how to protect your elderly loved ones.
Seniors are more likely to decide to delay their retirement when they consider the benefits of waiting before they think about the advantages of retiring early, a new study finds. Here's why you should consider the future first.
While Congress and President Obama battle over ways to "fix" Social Security, a small conservative seniors group, the Association of Mature American Citizens, sees a possible solution to part of the reform brouhaha -- a Social Security IRA.
More than 8,000 Baby Boomers are turning 60 each day, and many have made serious miscalculations about what they'll need in retirement. So Elder advocate Marion Somers, Ph.D., is crisscrossing the country again to spread the word: "This country is going to be hit with a geriatric tsunami and we are not prepared."
Described as a "fear tactic" by critics, the White House warned Tuesday that if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling soon, come August, millions of Social Security recipients may find themselves without a check. The comments were met with a firestorm of criticism by seniors and their advocates.
Who would pick the pocket of your grandma or grandpa? Apparently, a lot of people: Older Americans are losing $2.9 billion annually to elder financial abuse, up 12% from 2008, according to The MetLife Study of Elder Financial Abuse. Here's how to protect your older relatives from becoming victims.
Lotteries are big businesses in most states, and they can provide windfalls for both the winning ticket-holders and state coffers. But which states give the most back to ticket-holders and through government services?
President Obama will lay out new plans this week to reduce the federal deficit in part by seeking cuts to government programs for seniors and the poor, a top political adviser said Sunday. "You're going to have to look at Medicare and Medicaid and see what kind of savings you can get," he said.
More people are selling their life insurance policies for much-needed cash while they're still alive. But are these "life settlements" a bad deal? Here's why they can come with a high cost, both for investors and for sellers -- along with some tips to keep both from getting burned.
