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January 4, 2016
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IN THIS ISSUE
Health
Medicine
Mind
Money
Retirement
Social Security
Caregiving
Travel
Working
End of Life
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HEALTH:
Don't Freak Out About Health Care Costs in Retirement: Planning for retirement is tough. Figuring out how much money you'll need for health care is even tougher. CNNMoney, Dec. 30.

Too Often, CPAP Is Only Sleep Apnea Treatment Offered: More than half of those diagnosed with sleep apnea fail to stick with the standard treatment for the condition, the CPAP mask. HealthDay, Dec. 31.  
MEDICINE:
High Prices of Drugs Leave Even the Insured And Affluent Struggling: Out-of-pocket costs on pricey new prescription drugs leave even patients with health insurance and comfortable incomes sometimes having to make hard choices, such as tapping savings, taking on debt or forgoing treatment. WSJ, Dec. 31.

Many Medications Actually Became Cheaper this Year - But that Doesn't mean Americans are Paying Less Overall: Many of the most widely used generic drugs actually were cheaper at the end of 2015 than when the year began. The Washington Post, Dec. 28.  

3 Ways to Keep Your Medication Costs Down: How to keep your monthly medication payments from doing a number on your bank account. US News and World Report, Dec. 29.
MIND:
Older Students Learn for the Sake of Learning: Many retirees, not trying to earn degrees, participate in programs like the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, which are affiliated mostly with colleges and universities. The New York Times, Jan. 1.
MONEY:
8 Ways to Go Wrong with an Inherited IRA: An inherited individual retirement account lies at the tricky 3-way intersection of estate planning, financial planning and tax planning. With do-overs granted exclusively by IRS fiat, 1 wrong decision can lead to expensive consequences. Bankrate.com, Jan. 1.

5 Finance Tips for Future Snowbirds: Keep these tips in mind before heading south to avoid winter's chill. US News and World Report, Jan. 1.

How to Get Your Retirement Savings on Track: The close of one year and the start of a new one is a good time to take a fresh look at your retirement planning to determine whether you're making progress and, if not, take steps to improve your prospects. CNNMoney, Dec. 30.
 
Can I Retire at 60? How to Do the Math: It's an easy calculation. Simply multiply your desired monthly income from your investments by 12 (months of the year) and then divide that answer by your preferred withdrawal rate. USA Today, Dec. 31.

Beyond 401(k)s and IRAs, How Else Can I Boost Retirement Savings? Contributing to a Roth IRA is a great start, but you're smart to think about saving for retirement beyond the $5,500 you can contribute annually to a Roth. Money, Dec. 28.

The Oldest Baby Boomers Turn 70: You need to make these financial planning moves in your 70s. US News and World Report, Dec. 28.    
RETIREMENT:
10 Financial Resolutions for Retirees in 2016: Here's a list of 10 suggestions for retirees to make them healthier, wealthier and wiser in the New Year and beyond. MarketWatch, Dec. 29.

Why So Many Boomers Need a Retirement Reality Check: Many baby boomers have expectations for their retirement years that their financial and employment circumstances don't support, nor does the experience of recent retirees. CBS MoneyWatch, Dec. 29.

10 Essential Tips for Smart Senior Living in 2016: For older Americans, a raft of issues arises and many questions need to be answered as you age. Some are personal, others are legal, and often they involve not only you but your family members. Bankrate.com, Dec. 28. 
SOCIAL SECURITY:
Social Security Options for Single Seniors: Widows, widowers and divorcees approaching retirement and about to file for Social Security, though, need to recognize filing options that can significantly increase monthly benefits. USA Today, Jan. 2.

Save Social Security for Later, When You Need it Most: In the long-running debate about when to take Social Security - as early as age 62 or as late as age 70 - the focus has been on timing your claim to get the most money, in total, out of the social safety net. CNBC, Jan. 1. 

20 Social Security Stats Everyone Should Know in 2016: Social Security is a vital component of financial security in retirement for millions of Americans, but there are many reports of Social Security being on a path to bankruptcy. The Motley Fool, Jan. 1.

How to Grab a Key Social Security Benefit Before It Disappears: In October Congress eliminated two major Social Security claiming strategies that allowed married couples to maximize their benefits. Money, Dec. 28.

Your 2016 Guide to Social Security Benefits: Here's what you need to know about Social Security in 2016, whether you're about to retire, or are still decades away. The Motley Fool, Dec. 28. 
CAREGIVING:
How To Handle A Stubborn Aging Parent: Is your aging parent really difficult? Is this driving you crazy when your parent refuses all your helpful suggestions? If so, you're not alone! Forbes, Dec. 29. 
TRAVEL:
Four Tips to Make your Travel Dreams Come True: Travel tops the wish lists of many boomers, but globe-trotting doesn't just happen. Even domestic getaways require preparation and planning. So don't let your dream vacations languish from one year to the next. MarketWatch, Dec. 29.
WORK:
Age Discrimination: Proof It's Worse for Women: Many boomers hope to keep working into their 60s or beyond, perhaps part-time during retirement. But new research suggests this might prove especially challenging for women. Next Avenue, Dec. 28.
END OF LIFE:
How to Write Your Own Obituary: For many people, writing their own obituary can be a nice way to sum up their life, not to mention avoid any possible mistakes that sometimes occur when obituaries are hurriedly written at the time of death. Huffington Post, Dec. 28. 
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