To Treat Depression, Drugs or Therapy? One day soon, we may be able to quickly scan a patient's brain, check his brain activity "fingerprint" and select an antidepressant or psychotherapy accordingly. The New York Times, Jan. 8.

Petty 'Crimes' Sometimes Tied to Dementia: Thefts, traffic violations may be first signs of mental decline, researchers say. HealthDay, Jan. 8.

Food for thought: Is your brain missing something? Our brains need certain nutrients to keep us happy, focused and functioning at our best. The Washington Post, Jan. 5.

Medicare Advantage: Is It Right for You? How Medicare Advantage plans work is slightly different from what those covered under Medicare's regular Part A and Part B plans. The Motley Fool, Jan. 10. 

Getting old spells doom for some -- not all -- money decisions: Does getting older spell doom when it comes to making important financial decisions about Social Security, Medicare, reverse mortgages, investments and the like? USA Today, Jan. 10.

 

Misguided Money Ideas I Keep Hearing: Misconceptions About Social Security, Bonds and Paying Off Your Mortgage. WSJ, Jan. 11.

How to Claim the Retirement Saver's Tax Credit: Available to low and moderate-income individuals and families who make saving for retirement a priority. The Huffington Post, Jan. 7.

How to use your HSA as an investment tool: A health savings account can do more than just pay for immediate medical expenses. MarketWatch, Jan. 7.

Have You Crash-Tested Your Retirement Plan? Despite some recent hiccups, stocks have gained nearly 250% since their 2009 lows. How long this run will continue is anyone's guess, but at some point another financial crisis-style meltdown is inevitable. Which leads to a question: Would your retirement plans survive a crash? Real Deal Retirement, Jan. 6.

How retirement savers construct an income floor: In the world of retirement income planning, the mere mention of "income flooring" evokes never ending arguments from advisers, brokers, and agents on the best method to achieve this important lifestyle goal. MarketWatch, Jan. 6.

Ways to Jump-Start Your Retirement Savings in 2015: Try these strategies to get more money into your 401(k) or IRA this year. US News and World Report, Jan. 5.

The Most Overlooked Tax Breaks for the Newly Retired: Because tax law reaches deep into all aspects of our lives, it's no surprise that the rules that affect us change as our lives change. Kiplinger, Jan. 2015.   

When Outside Factors Dictate Retirement Age: Some older workers consider life expectancy, changes in technology at work and potential age bias when deciding to retire. The New York Times, Jan. 9.

Why Your Dream Retirement City May Pose a Surprising Health Risk: The destinations most popular with retirees have the most dangerous streets for people on foot. Money, Jan. 8.

The Biggest Threat to Your Retirement: Your Kids? Times are tough for young adults. Almost 45% of 25-year-olds have student loan burdens, and over half of newly minted college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed. The Motley Fool, Jan. 8. 

The Retirement of the Traditional Retirement: When you think about the quintessential retirement, what do you think of? Maybe it's fishing, or traveling, or finally picking up French. Whatever your image of it is, "retirement" is a word that traditionally is not at all associated with work. The Motley Fool, Jan. 7.

3 Hard Retirement Truths Facing Baby Boomers: The truth hurts sometimes, but it allows us to make necessary adjustments. America's retirement landscape is constantly changing as workers adapt to a new financial environment. Wall St. Cheat Sheet. Jan. 8.

Really Ready for Retirement? Retirement is one of the biggest life changes you ever make. Think through all the smaller changes also likely to happen to you. Be prepared before the big day comes. Advice IQ, Jan. 5.

Goodbye, traditional retirement: We don't have a crystal ball, but for those who are retired and those folks saving for retirement, here are a few of the risks and opportunities looming in 2015. MarketWatch, Jan 5.

Retiring in 2015? 4 Things You Should Know: To make your retirement as good as it can be, you'll want to know about some key financial matters. Preparing for these beforehand, and getting them taken care of quickly when you retire, can make your retirement years more financially secure and leave you feeling better about your golden years. The Motley Fool, Jan. 5.

Defending Social Security: Next on Obama's to-do list? Since the midterm elections, President Obama has taken decisive action on immigration reform, climate change and relations with Cuba. Now, the new Republican-controlled Congress has handed him another opportunity to act boldly - by leaving a legacy as a strong defender of Social Security. Reuters, Jan. 8. 

How Social Security cost-of-living adjustments change benefits this year: Starting this month, more than 58 million Social Security recipients will see a slight increase in their monthly retirement and survivor benefits, while high-income workers will pay more in payroll taxes. Investment News, Jan. 5.

Filing for Social Security? Choose Your Start Date Carefully: There are three key ages when it comes to Social Security. While this seems pretty straight-forward, you can get into trouble unless you understand how Social Security determines when you reach a certain age. Fox Business, Jan. 5.

Inventing an App to Stem Online Elder Abuse: The fleecing of older Americans is becoming an epidemic... One in every five Americans age 65 or older has been abused financially. Next Avenue, Jan. 6. 

6 Medications You Should Never Take When Driving: Be mindful of these prescription-and over-the-counter!-medicines before you get behind the wheel. Grandparents.com, Jan. 5.

Hundreds of retirees share secrets to a happy marriage: When gerontologist Karl Pillemer asked hundreds of retirees to tell him the secret to a happy marriage, they poured their hearts out. USA Today, Jan. 6.