July 13, 2015

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IN THIS ISSUE

Health

Medicine

Medicare

Money

Retirement

Social Security

Legal Issues

Housing

Insurance

Long-Term Care

Working

Extra

HEALTH:

Why Do Women Outlive Men? Women tend to live longer than men. But it wasn't always that way, a new study says. The Los Angeles Times, July 8.

Why So Few Men Go to the Doctor: Men are much more reluctant than women to go to the doctor, whether it's for a regular checkup or for a pressing health concern. Cheatsheet.com, July 11.

Is Your Doctor Taking Bribes From Drug Companies? If you have ever wondered if your doctor's prescribing behaviors are influenced by pharmaceutical companies, you're not alone. Cheatsheet.com, July 7.

Keeping Older People Safe in the Summer Heat: If you've ever lived in a hot place without air conditioning, you know how miserable it can be. But getting overheated is more than just unpleasant for older people. It can be dangerous, and even deadly. Next Avenue, July 11.

Here's Why You May Be Aging Faster Than Your Friends: Researchers zero in on more than a dozen factors that can predict how fast you're aging-and have some ideas about what makes people age more slowly. Time, July 6.

MEDICINE:
FDA Adds Heart Attack and Stroke Warning to Some Painkillers: The FDA is strengthening warning labels on all non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs due to risk of cardiovascular events. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications. CNN, July 10.

MEDICARE:

7 Ways to Maximize Your Medicare: Not all Medicare plans are created equal. Here's how to get the best one and then make the most of it. US News and World Report, July 10.

Here's What to Do When You're Ready to Sign Up for Medicare: You've probably heard that Medicare enrollment rules are complicated. And it's true-knowing when to sign up, or even if you need to if you working at 65, takes some research. Money, July 6.

Medicare Proposes to Pay Doctors to Have End-of-Life Care

Discussions: Federal health officials are proposing that Medicare begin paying doctors to discuss end-of-life issues with their patients, six years after the "death panel" controversy erupted. The Washington Post, July 8.

Medicare: 3 Tips to Get the Right Medigap Coverage: Tens of millions of Americans benefit from Medicare after they turn 65, but one potentially surprising fact about Medicare is that the program doesn't cover all of your healthcare expenses. The Motley Fool, July 5.

MONEY:

How To Be Sure You Won't Outlive Your Money: Older Americans are living longer than ever with a record high life expectancy of nearly 79. CNBC, July 9.

Why Catch-Up Contributions Don't Work for Many Savers: When policymakers came up with a plan to help older workers boost their retirement savings by allowing "catch-up" contributions, it probably seemed like the perfect fix. After all, who wouldn't want to sock away more tax-deferred money for later in life? CNBC, July 10.

How Your Retirement Account Balance Compares to Your Peers: Important steps you can take to improve your retirement security at any age. US News and World Report, July 6.

What is An Annuity, and Is One Right For You? Securing a steady stream of income is a key part of any successful retirement strategy. Predictable cash flow is indispensable in your golden years. USA Today, July 5.

RETIREMENT:

10 Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Retire Abroad: Living overseas can save you money and offer new experiences, but you must look at the whole picture. US News and World Report, July 9.

Managing a Retirement X Factor: Health Care: Covering your health expenses in retirement starts with creating a strategy and saving diligently. US News and World Report, July 8.

Advisors Ease Emotional Hurdles of Retirement: Retirement is the big financial finish line, but clients often don't know what they want to do when they get there. CNBC, July 9.

5 Nasty Surprises of Early Retirement: Early retirement isn't always enjoyable, and some people go back to work. US News and World Report, July 8.

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding to Retire: Only 13 percent of people who haven't retired yet say they've given a lot of thought to financial planning for retirement, and nearly 40 percent say they have given little to no thought to retirement planning. GOBankingRates.com, July 5.

10 Great Places to Retire in the US: Our dream retirement places run the gamut: big and small, north and south, mountains and seashore, coast to coast. Kiplinger, August 2015.

SOCIAL SECURITY:

Maximize the Social Security Spousal Benefit: To figure out the best strategy, you need to understand that the spousal benefit has two parts. Kiplinger's Retirement Report, July 2015.

When and How Social Security Checks are Delivered: Social Security retirement benefits are paid in the month after the month they are due. The day of the month you receive your benefit payment, however, will depend on your birthdate. The Huffington Post, July 6.

LEGAL ISSUES:
Put This on Your Bucket List - Make a Will: For Americans busy trying to pay the bills and shuttle the kids to soccer, the last thing on their minds is their mortality. USA Today, July 11.

HOUSING:

Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying their Retirement

Dream Home: Buying that dream retirement home after all those years of dreaming is one of the biggest - and potentially one of the most difficult - decisions you can make. MarketWatch, July 10.

Making Decisions on Elder Housing May Take a Team Effort: Choosing living arrangements for an older person can take a lawyer, financial planner and physician - and perhaps a specialist to guide the process. The New York Times, July 10.

INSURANCE:
Is Obamacare Becoming the Unaffordable Care Act? Consumer-driven health care is sending out-of-pocket costs soaring. Next Avenue, July 6.

LONG-TERM CARE:

Most Americans 40 and Older Not Saving for Long-Term Care: Caught between kids and aging parents, members of the "sandwich generation" worry more than most Americans their age about how they'll afford their own care as they grow older. The Associated Press, July 9.

The VA Program That Pays for Long-Term Care for Vets: This little-known benefit can be a help, but expect red tape. Next Avenue, July 9.

Why It Can Take a Village to Care for a Retiree: With retirement villages, older Americans can age in place with the benefit of community and a helping hand. US News and World Report, July 7.

WORK:
Over 55 and Overqualified: Advice for Older Job Hunters: How to deflect that codeword for 'old' and get hired. Next Avenue, July 9.

EXTRA:
8 million Baby Boomers face Hunger in USA: At least 8 million Baby Boomers are facing hunger in the USA and may be more vulnerable to food insecurity than their older peers. USA Today, July 9.

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