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HEALTH:
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Hope to Live to 100? Check Your Genes: Healthy eating and exercise might help most people live to a respectable old age, but making it to 95 or 100 might require help from your DNA, a new study finds. HealthDay, March 26.
 Handy Aids For Achy Hands: There are literally hundreds of different arthritis aids and other products on the market today that can help people with arthritic hands and carpal tunnel syndrome. The Huffington Post, March 23.
Are Low-Salt Diets Necessary (or Healthy) for Most People? Some say cutting salt consumption can lower your death risk; others say the salt threat is overblown. WSJ, March 22.
Learning to Say No to Dialysis: Some older adults with advanced kidney failure are resisting the usual answer by deciding the sacrifices required by the treatment aren't worth it. The New York Times, March 27.
 Why Am I Just Getting Allergies Now? As many of us know all to well, we can also grow into allergies as adults. Here's what you can do. Next Avenue, March 20.
Should All Adults Take a Daily Aspirin? Most doctors agree that an aspirin a day is a good idea for people who already have had a heart attack or stroke, but opinions differ on who, if anyone, should take aspirin to prevent a problem from happening in the first place, a use known as primary prevention. WSJ, March 22.
Men Are New Target for Osteoporosis Treatment: Pilot program pushes routine testing for bone-wasting disease, which strikes as many as 1-in-4 men. WSJ, March 23.
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MONEY:
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 3 Ways to Guarantee Retirement Income for Life: Insurers are rolling out a variety of annuities that they contend address baby boomers' desire for flexibility and choice. Kiplinger, April 2015. Money Challenges (and Advice) for Adults Over Age 55: Older adults have very different money priorities than members of their children and grandchildren's generation. US News and World Report, March 25. How Much Are You Losing to 401(k) Fees? You'd Be Surprised: There are so many different ways that custodians and financial service companies are receiving compensation. There are explicit fees, sure, but then the list goes on and on. Most people don't have any idea. CNBC, March 25.  Retirement: Smart ways to save and spend: Trying to save enough for retirement and then figuring out how to live on your nest egg can be overwhelming. USA Today, March 23. Confused About Annuities? (And Who Isn't?) Here's How Annuities Work: A recent TIAA-CREF survey found that 84% of Americans want guaranteed monthly income in retirement, yet only 14% have actually bought an annuity. One reason may be that most people don't really understand how they work. RealDealRetirement, March 23.  Tips for People Behind in Retirement Savings: According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, the average retirement savings for households nearing retirement - those with head of households aged 55-64 - is about $110,000. USA Today, March 23. |
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RETIREMENT:
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 The Joy of Part-Time Retirement: Combine the freedom of retired life with the best parts of a job. US News and World Report, March 26.
The Best Places to Retire May Not Be What You Expect: When it comes to the best places to retire, many lists of appealing towns and cities focus on factors such as low taxes and average home costs. But there's a lot more to consider when you're trying to find the best place for you to retire. The Motley Fool, March 26.  The New Rules for Early Retirement: Do you dream of leaving full-time work behind at 60 or even sooner? Plenty of Americans do, of course. But the real question is whether you can afford to clock out early. Money, March 27. 3 in 5 want to retire somewhere else: Want to pack your things and retire somewhere else? You're not alone. Three out of 5 Americans want to spend their golden years in another city or state. Bankrate.com, March 23. 10 Best States to Retire In: The Sun Belt has long held  a natural allure for retiring Americans. Yet, in many cases, you can make a strong argument that the best states to retire are actually located north. Bankrate, March 23. The Giant Retirement Community That Explains Where Americans Are Moving: The Villages area in Florida shows that warmth and affordable housing have helped a pre-recession population trend reassert itself. The New York Times, March 26.
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TRAVEL:
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12 Best American Road Trips: Whether you're retired, wishing for a vacation, or just adventurous, you probably love a good road trip. Here are 12 of the best the U.S. has to offer. MarketWatch, March 24.
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7 Tips for Getting Hired After Age 50: The unemployment rate for older workers is lower than  that of younger workers, but once out of work, older workers seem to have greater difficulties landing a new position. Here are some strategies to find a new position after age 50. US News and World Report, March 23.
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Stigma Around Physician-Assisted Dying Lingers: Five states, in various forms, countenance doctor-assisted dying. Others are considering it. But many people wonder if doctors should be able to help incurably ill patients end their lives. The New York Times, March 23.
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