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September 7, 2015
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Medicine
Mind
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Money
Retirement
Investing
Social Security
Legal Issues
Scams
Housing
Insurance
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HEALTH:
Your Heart May Be Decades 'Older' Than You Are, Putting You at Risk: Having an old soul suggests you're wise beyond your years. Having an old heart means you may not have many years left. USA Today, Sept. 1.

Acupuncture Might Help Ease High Blood Pressure: Can acupuncture benefit people with mildly or moderately elevated blood pressure? HealthDay, Sept. 2.

More Americans Getting Knees Replaced: Aging baby boomers are getting bum knees replaced at a greater rate, and at a younger age, than ever before, a study confirms. HealthDay, Sept. 2.  

8 Subtle Signs of Dehydration: As you age, you may not be able to rely on your thirst signals to prevent dehydration. Grandparents.com, Sept. 2.   
MEDICINE:
Why Statins May Not Be the Answer to Your High Cholesterol: One in four adults takes statins to lower their cholesterol - but are they the best defense against heart disease? Grandparents.com, September 3.  
MIND:
Too Much Weight in Midlife Tied to Earlier Alzheimer's: Avoiding middle-age spread could be one way to delay the onset of dementia, a new study hints. HealthDay, Sept. 1.
MEDICARE:
Medicare Premiums Will Be Going Up for Many - What it Means for Your Taxes: Medicare health insurance premiums can add up to big numbers, especially if you are married and both you and your spouse are paying them. MarketWatch, Sept. 1. 
MONEY:
What the Rich Know that You Don't: 5 Secret Saving Tips: The rich, it bears repeating, are different from you and me. They, for instance, get to learn about little-known, but highly effective ways to boost their savings for retirement from high-end financial advisers. USA Today, Sept. 6.

New Widows Have Another Concern: Their Finances: The household income for widows declines 37 percent after a spouse dies. Experts say women need to prepare better financially for those years. The New York Times, Sept. 4.

Mortgage Debt - The New Retirement Time Bomb: Burning the mortgage - because the debt was paid- once was a joyous moment homeowners celebrated before retirement. Now more seniors are still paying that debt after they've stopped working. The Washington Post, Sept. 4.

Homemakers Are Facing Their Own Retirement Crisis: Here's what they can do to secure their financial future: Next Avenue, Sept. 4.  
 
4 Mistakes that Could Ruin your Retirement: Those who are newly retired or near retirement may be tempted to cash out of stocks or adjust their portfolio so that it is mostly invested in bonds. That could be a big mistake, but there are others you need to be aware of. CNBC, Sept. 3.

One in Three Americans Who Get an Inheritance Blow It: A sudden inheritance might seem like fun money, but recipients should at least consider using part of their windfall to shore up their retirement savings, experts advise. MarketWatch, Sept. 3.

A New Annuity Can Lower Your Odds of Running Short on Money In Retirement: Can a new type of annuity that requires a relatively small investment upfront yet makes big payments down the road boost the odds your 401(k) or IRA will be able to support you throughout retirement? RealDealRetirement.com, Sept. 1.

How Much You Should Have Saved for Retirement Right Now? There's actually a simple answer to that. You'll need to start with a bunch of basic assumptions, but all you really need to know is your income and your age. CNNMoney, Sept. 1.

How to Improve Your Finances After Retirement: There are several ways you can give your finances a much-needed boost after leaving your job. US News and World Report, Aug. 31.  

Take Your Company Pension, or Buy an Annuity? Some companies that actually have pension plans in place are now giving you the choice of taking a lump sum, or accepting their lifetime income stream offer. MarketWatch, Sept. 1.

Take Control of Your 6 Biggest Retirement Expenses: You will be able to live well with less income if you minimize these costs. US News and World Report, Aug. 31.   
RETIREMENT:
6 Tips to Downsize the Smart Way: Before getting a bulldozer to scoop everything out of your home, try these tactics to make downsizing easier.US News and World Report, Sept. 4.

When the Best Place to Retire Is Near Your Kid: Never mind all those Best Places to Retire surveys. For some people, the best place to retire is anywhere near their grown kids (and sometimes grandkids). Next Avenue, Sept. 4.

How Couples Should Choose Where to Retire: So you and your spouse have decided to retire. At some point, you'll need to figure out where you'd like to live. We're here to help. Next Avenue, Sept. 2.    

Five Things To Do Within Five Years Of Retirement: In order to plan for a fulfilling retirement, consider taking these steps in the five years before you retire so you are transitioning toward retirement rather than away from working. Forbes, Aug. 31.
INVESTING:
Where Can I Find Safe Retirement Investments With High Yields? I'm planning to retire soon and would like to invest my retirement savings in something that's secure and also generates high income. Where can I find safe high-yield investments in today's market? RealDealRetirement.com, Aug. 31.

The Best Ways To Invest For Income In Retirement: Income investors have several types of investments to choose from. Which are the best for you? The Motley Fool, Sept. 3. 
SOCIAL SECURITY:
Get the Timing Right on Social Security Claims: Social Security may be criticized for being an insufficient retirement benefit, and some may question its solvency, but there's no denying that it plays a starring role in many people's retirement plans. CNBC, Sept. 2.

How Social Security Survivors Benefits Work: How to navigate your options when Social Security survivors benefits are at play. USA Today, Sept. 6.

5 Ways to Cut Your Social Security Tax Bill: This is not a good year to be a higher-income Social Security recipient. Overall, benefits are unlikely to be adjusted for inflation, but Medicare Part B premiums are on track to rise for high-income retirees. CNBC, Sept. 4.

The Average American Is Just Plain Wrong on Social Security: The majority don't understand just how important the institution is. The Motley Fool, Aug. 31. 
LEGAL ISSUES:
How to Take the Stress Out of Estate Planning: The only way to create a stress-free estate is to address the issue while you're still alive. Once you pass, the plan is set in stone and springs to life in both intended and unintended ways. MarketWatch, Sept. 2. 
SCAMS:
How Seniors Can Stop Robocalls: Millions of Americans on the National Do Not Call Registry complain they still receive unwanted calls from robocallers. Why? Because most robocalls are scams run by con artists who are only trying to trick you out of your money, and they simply ignore the law. The Huffington Post, Aug. 31.

Dad's Prize Patrol Dreams Drain Family Savings: Michigan sisters uncover a Dad's irrational spending on Publishers Clearing House. Detroit Free Press, Aug. 31.  
HOUSING:
Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons: Reverse mortgages may seem like a product of last resort, but for certain homeowners it can be a viable way to access the equity they have built up in their home. Bankrate.com, Sept. 3. 
INSURANCE:
Managing the Costs of Long-Term Care Insurance: As insurers seek to curb losses, many states have been approving large increases in premiums for older policies, but there are ways to cope. The New York Times, Sept. 2.

9 Factors to Consider Before Buying Long-Term Care Insurance: Deciding whether you should purchase a policy isn't as easy as you might think. US News and World Report, Sept. 1. 
WORK:
Why Planning to Work in Retirement is a Risky Business: Planning to work longer to bolster your retirement finances? It can make a big difference, but it is tough to pull off. Reuters, Sept. 3.
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