1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (474+ words) Seniors" financial literacy is more important now than ever before as scams against older Americans become ever more sophisticated, experts testified Wednesday at a hearing before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. "In 2024, fraud and scam cost older Americans nearly…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (424+ words) Seventy-eight percent of Americans participating in a recent survey said they are worried about having enough money to cover their healthcare expenses in retirement, yet only 48% of the total are actively planning for those expenses, which are expected to increase....

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago  (228+ words) Aging well increasingly is being defined not simply by longevity or the absence of disease, but by functional ability, social connection, emotional well-being and purpose, according to a white paper from the Global Wellness Institute's Aging Well Initiative. The paper…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (660+ words) Aging is living, and living is aging. It is a powerful continuation of life. Yet our society too often treats older adults as burdens, overlooking their wisdom, contributions, and humanity. The way we see people shapes how we treat them,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (449+ words) Technology and medicine are extending the longevity of the world's population, but prospective senior living residents are looking for ways to enhance their healthspan, not just their lifespan, according to a new report from the Mather Institute. In its latest…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (565+ words) (Health Day News) " Fewer US adults say they drink alcohol, and more now believe that even moderate drinking can harm their health, a new Gallup poll finds. The survey, conducted in July, found that 54% of Americans drink alcohol " the lowest…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (241+ words) Almost three fourths of Americans have financial regrets, and not saving enough for retirement is tops among them, according to the results of a new Bankrate survey." Not saving enough for retirement early enough was the biggest financial regret cited…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (295+ words) The average size of loans from 401(k) plans grew by 4% last year, when the national inflation rate was 2. 9%, according to T. Rowe Price. The average size of loans from 401(k) plans grew by 4% last year, when the national inflation rate was 2. 9%, according to…...