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HEALTH:
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Chronic Depression May Increase Stroke Risk: If your older loved one is among the millions of Americans who struggle with chronic depression, beware: They have an extremely high risk for stroke. CNN, May 14.
 The Dangers of 'Overage' Drinking: An extra shot of bourbon. One more glass of chardonnay. "Having another" can often go unnoticed or ignored when it's an older adult who's doing the drinking. After all, Grandpa's lived a long life and shouldn't be denied his own "cough medicine." US News and World Report, May 13.
Preserving Your Bones and Joints: Whether you're a young adult, baby boomer or senior, here's what you can do now. US News and World Report, May 13.
 Men Should Be Screened for Osteoporosis, Too: Men are far less likely than women to be screened for osteoporosis, even though they are more likely to suffer worse consequences from the bone-thinning condition. HealthDay, May 15.
 Overkill: An avalanche of unnecessary medical care is harming patients physically and financially. What can we do about it? The New Yorker, May 11.
How to Recognize Stroke Symptoms: Most Americans don't know the signs of a stroke, but they need to. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the No. 1 cause of disability. The Huffington Post, May 11.
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MONEY:
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 life, like climbing a mountain, does not end when you reach the summit, your retirement. Getting down safely, or making your retirement income last, requires a set of different strategies. AdviceIQ, May 17.
How Boomers Can Avoid Going Bust in Retirement: If you didn't prepare for your golden years, you can still get your act together. US News and World Report, May 13.
 Saving Strategies for People Between Age 55 and Retirement: Your time in the workforce is limited, but you need ensure you have enough money for the rest of your life. US News and World Report, May 14. Consider Using your Home to Fund Retirement Plans: Despite the limited resources available to them, many Americans are loathe to move to a less-expensive home or even tap their home equity for income after paying off the mortgage. CNBC, May 13.  How to Get High Yield Returns in Retirement: Try these strategies to boost your investment returns without taking on too much risk. US News and World Report, May 11. The Five Best Free Online Retirement Tools: If you want to be serious about retirement, you've got to crunch some numbers. These free tools can help improve your planning and your prospects. Real Deal Retirement, May 11. Why You Can't Trust All Retirement Calculators: There are a lot of basic r etirement calculators on the Internet, but few of them take into consideration the factors that are truly important. CNBC, May 11. Here's How Much the Typical American Should Save for Retirement: One of the most important financial questions most of us face in our lives is how much to save for retirement. The Motley Fool, May 11.  How to Navigate a Rollover: Consolidating multiple retirement accounts into one makes it easier to manage. But do you know what money you can roll over to where? AdviceIQ, May 10.
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LEGAL ISSUES:
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Do You Need a Trust for Your Estate Plan? What  drives the need for a trust is the level of control you want to maintain over your assets. A trust provides flexibility - even creativity - with the control that a will alone might not. Next Avenue, May 13. You Don't Love Your Family If You Don't Have a Will in Place: If you haven't figured it out by now, and many of you haven't, a will is important and you should have one. In fact, it's the bare minimum you should have when planning your estate. MainStreet, May 12
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SCAMS:
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Avoid The Top 5 Scams Affecting Senior Citizens: Fraud targeting senior citizens is particularly shocking but, also quite common. The National Consumer Law Center estimates that phone scams alone cost older Americans roughly $40 billion a year. Investopedia, May 12.
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HOUSING:
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Do Renovations Pay Off During Retirement?  Homeowners who are retired or nearing retirement often face some difficult questions: Should they remodel their homes? Will they recoup the cost? Or are they better off saving their money? USA Today, May 11.
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EXTRA:
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 For the Love of Animals: Evolving attitudes about pets and changing family structures are reshaping the relationship between retirees and their pets. The New York Times, May 13. |
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