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June 22, 2015
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IN THIS ISSUE
Health
Mind
Medicare
Money
Taxes
Retirement
Social Security
Legal Issues
Scams
Housing
Insurance
Caregiving
Technology
Travel
Working
End of Life
Extra
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HEALTH:
FDA Orders Food Manufacturers to Phase Out Trans Fats Within 3 Years: Eating a diet rich in trans fat is linked to higher body weight, heart disease and memory loss. It has been shown to raise the "bad," or LDL, cholesterol in the blood, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. CNN, June 16.

MIND:
Trans Fats May Hurt Memory, Too: We know it's bad for our hearts, but new research shows that this recently-banned "bad" fat can hurt our brains, too. Reuters, June 17.

7 Ways to Promote a Healthy Brain: Unfortunately there is no known way to prevent Alzheimer's, however there are some things we can do to keep our brains as healthy as possible to delay or lessen normal cognitive decline that comes with age. Next Avenue, June 15.
MEDICARE:
Medicare Coverage Could Be Even More Useful at Age 50: Americans are living longer, so why not lower the eligibility age for Medicare? Reuters, June 18. 
MONEY:
Dos and Don'ts of 401(k) Investing: Talk to most full-time employees saving for retirement, and you'll find that an employer-sponsored 401(k) is the way most are planning for their golden years. USA Today, June 21.

Money Advice for Wives Whose Husbands Die Suddenly: One third of women who become widows are younger than 65, according to the Women's Institute For a Secure Retirement. What to do and what not to do at this wrenching time. Next Avenue, June 18.

How Older Americans can Cut Student Debt: Student loan debt is not only a financial burden facing millennials. It's a big-and growing-problem for many older Americans who are near or in retirement. CNBC, June 18.

Are Bonds in Your Retirement Plan? Bonds, the seemingly boring and inscrutable partner to equities, don't usually generate much excitement. But they play important roles in portfolio planning, offering diversification and fixed-income opportunities. CNBC, June 18.

Variable Annuity Plus Guaranteed Income Merits Careful Scrutiny: A guaranteed income for life that can increase may sound too good to resist, but investors should be certain they understand the terms and the costs. The New York Times, June 19.

Retired And Soon-To-Be Broke-What Can I Do? It's the nightmare of retirement scenarios. You leave your job only to shortly find you've got to "unretire" or live a dramatically scaled back retirement lifestyle. Real Deal Retirement, June 15.

When You Shouldn't Roll Your 401(k) Balance Over to an IRA: In some cases it's better to leave your money in a former employer's 401(k) plan. US News and World Report, June 15.

We're Saving More in Our IRAs, But We're Not Ready to Retire: The amount of money Americans have socked away in their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) is rising. And that's a step - though perhaps small in the scheme of things - in the right direction. MarketWatch, June 15.
TAXES:
Another Reason to Worry About Dying - Taxes: Many heirs will face steep tax bills, because of the income taxes due on inherited retirement accounts. MarketWatch, June 15. 
RETIREMENT:
Best Places to Retire 2015: These 25 towns offer a wealth of opportunities for enjoying your life after work-without cracking your nest egg. Money, June 16.

What Surprised Retirement Experts When They Retired: Retirement experts tell us to expect some surprises as we transition from the world of work to the land of (more) leisure. As it turns out, that's pretty good advice for the experts, too. Next Avenue, June 16.  

How to Combat the Biggest Retirement Threats Baby Boomers Face: Baby Boomers -- those aged 51 to 69 -- believe there are significant threats to their retirement, but less than half of them have a financial retirement plan in place to combat these dangers. MainStreet, June 16.

America's Seniors Find Middle-Class 'Sweet Spot': Those between 65 and 74, supported by Social Security, pensions and investments, have fared better than most other groups outside the superrich. The New York Times, June 14.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
Big Changes Coming for Medicare, Social Security: Some changes are in the wind for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid-entitlement programs that account for 45% of the federal government's payouts. Kiplinger, June 16. 
LEGAL ISSUES:
How to Write a Last Will: 5 Tips You Should Know: Your last will and testament might be the most important and meaningful document you leave behind after your death. Motley Fool, June 18. 

Estate Planning for Single People: In many instances, a single person may need to do things differently and the consequences of not having a well-coordinated plan can create real problems. Next Avenue, June 17.
SCAMS:
Dementia Puts Seniors at Risk of Financial Abuse: An estimated 5.1 million people age 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease or other dementias that eat away their ability to manage their financial affairs. The Dallas Morning News, June 18.

Tools to Help Seniors Fight Off Money Scams: The elderly are increasingly at risk but there are resources to prevent and report abuse. Consumer Reports, June 20.
HOUSING:
Should You Rent or Own a Home in Retirement? Renting isn't right for all retirees, but it does offer flexibility and it frees up cash. Kiplinger, June 17. 
INSURANCE:
Why People Don't Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance: When it comes to long-term care, two facts stand out. First, an estimated 70% of people will need such care, which will be costly. And second, most of them refuse to buy insurance to cover it. MarketWatch, June 17. 
CAREGIVING:

People Power: A Better World for People with Alzheimer's: One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or other dementia, it's the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and it's the only cause of death in the top 10 that can't be prevented, cured or slowed. Parade, June 19.

 

Caregiver Dementia: Oh Yea, It's Real: There's an overlooked type of dementia, and it's more common than Alzheimer's. US News and World Report, June 19. 
TECHNOLOGY:
Helping Seniors Learn New Technology: There are lots of different technology teaching tools available to help seniors that are unfamiliar with technology, learn how to use computers, tablets and smartphone devices. The Huffington Post, June 15. 
TRAVEL:
3 Ways to Slash Vacation Costs: Vacations of any length can be expensive, especially the long trips we want to take as our work and caregiving responsibilities taper off. Yet, retirees and those approaching retirement can't risk exhausting their savings to indulge their wanderlust. Next Avenue, June 15.
WORK:
3 Post-Retirement Jobs to Earn Extra Cash: Retirement used to mean that you could simply kick back and relax. But now thanks to the nature of the economy and longer life spans, that's becoming an elusive dream for many retirees. USA Today, June 19.

Lured By Income and Flexibility, Retirees becoming Uber Drivers: Some retired American workers, who have left the traditional labor pool, have found a creative way to supplement their incomes by joining the ever-growing sharing economy. CNBC, June 17.
END OF LIFE:
How Boomers Are Redefining 'Legacy': Struggling to fund their own retirements, boomers seek alternatives to leaving a traditional inheritance. US News and World Report, June 18. 
EXTRA:
Why You Should Have a Pet Companion in Your Golden Years: Getting older doesn't mean you have to give up your pets, but you do need to be smart about which furry friends to bring home. US News and World Report, June 19.
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