January 25, 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE

Health

Medicare

Money

Social Security

Housing

Caregiving

Working

End of Life

HEALTH:

Many Older Americans May Get Unneeded Breast, Prostate Cancer Screenings: Seniors shouldn't be checked if they have less than 10 years to live, but study found almost 16 percent do. HealthDay, Jan. 21.

Eating More Healthy Fats May Extend Life: Now, a new study contends that if people worldwide began to eat healthier fats, there might be more than a million fewer deaths from heart disease every year. HealthDay, Jan. 20.

Centenarians Proliferate, and Live Longer: The

number of Americans age 100 and older - those born during Woodrow Wilson's administration and earlier - is up by 44 percent since 2000, federal health officials reported Thursday. The New York Times, Jan. 21.

Flu Season Stays Mild, With Slow Uptick in Activity: CDC expert says infections are expected to pick up, and it's not too late to get vaccinated. HealthDay, Jan. 22.

Dietary Supplements: a $37 Billion-A-Year Scam? Dietary supplements may seem like a smart way to optimize our health, yet too many of us are taking a haphazard approach to pills and powders that may not help and can potentially even hurt, experts say. MarketWatch, Jan. 22.

Irregular Heart Beat May Pose Bigger Threat to Women: Atrial fibrillation linked to higher risk of stroke, heart trouble, death in women. HealthDay, Jan. 19.

Is an Annual Physical Necessary? Doctors are divided over whether yearly checkups are needed even as the Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover annual exams free of charge. WSJ, Jan. 18.

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MEDICARE:
Here's How Medicare Advantage Is Changing in 2016: Seniors will want to look closely at how the alternative to traditional Medicare will look this year. The Motley Fool, Jan. 23.

MONEY:

8 Smart Investment Moves for 2016: We are already well into January, and some conventional wisdom indicates that by now most of us have probably, and conveniently, forgotten or ditched some or all of those new year's resolutions that seemed so promising and reasonable on New Year's Day. MarketWatch, Jan 20.

Finally, a Reliable Path for Retirees to Donate to Charity: Retirees can make charitable donations from their Individual Retirement Accounts anytime under the latest U.S. budget deal. Reuters, Jan. 21.

How to Avoid 401(k) Fees and Penalties: You can prevent many 401(k) fees with careful planning. US News and World Report, Jan. 19.

Easing the Financial Impact of Divorce in Retirement: Splitting after 50 can make it tougher to manage your money. Next Avenue, Jan. 21.

Saving For Retirement? Here's What You Need To Do In 2016: With the stock markets notching their worst-ever start for a new year, what should folks saving for retirement and those living in retirement do in the coming year? MarketWatch, Jan. 20.

Inheriting a Roth IRA Isn't Always Best News: IRA account owners -

especially those who want to convert their accounts into Roth IRAs - might want to reconsider what's better to receive. USA Today, Jan. 20.

How Boomer Parents Feel About Leaving Inheritances: A recent study turns up some interesting surprises. Next Avenue, Jan. 21.

The 4 Things You Need To Know To Survive A Bear Market: It's not clear whether recent stock market volatility and losses will culminate in a bear market. But this much is certain: At some point in the future, investors will have to grapple with a major meltdown. Real Deal Retirement, Jan. 19.

Do-it-Yourself Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed: With all the paperwork and administrative duties that come with being self-employed, retirement easily can get pushed to the bottom of a to-do list. CNBC, Jan. 18.

Saving for Retirement? What to Watch Out for in 2016: With the stock markets notching their worst-ever start for a new year, what should folks saving for retirement and those living in retirement look forward to and plan for in 2016? MarketWatch, Jan. 18.

How to Find Discounts for People with Disabilities: There are a wide variety of discounts and services available to people with disabilities and those living with a chronic illness that can literally save you hundreds and even thousands of dollars each year. The Huffington Post, Jan. 18.

SOCIAL SECURITY:

Don't Make This Social Security Mistake in 2016: Making certain mistakes with Social Security could cost you thousands of dollars. Employing smart strategies could get you much fatter checks. The Motley Fool, Jan. 22.

Should You Claim Social Security Early? If you think Social Security is going to run out, that is not the right reason to take Social Security. CNBC, Jan. 21.

3 Smart Social Security Moves You Can Make in 2016: These tips can help you maximize the money you eventually collect from Social Security. The Motley Fool, Jan. 18.

HOUSING:
Want to Spend Your Senior Years at Home? Here's How to Do It: Don't let anyone tell you that moving to a retirement home is mandatory. US News and World Report, Jan. 21.

CAREGIVING:
How to Deal Memory Loss and Finances: As the ranks of seniors age, many are experiencing memory issues, leaving it unclear about how they will handle their finances or who will help them. CNBC, Jan. 19.

WORK:
Older Drivers Hit the Road for Uber and Lyft: Seniors are turning to ride-sharing services for the extra income and flexibility they provide, but there are concerns about possible exploitation. The New York Times, Jan. 22.

END OF LIFE:
5 Things You Should Know About Medicare's New End-of-Life Discussions: Talking about your wishes and the kind of health care you want to receive at the end of your life is probably not at the top of your bucket list, but such discussions could be very important. PBS NewsHour, Jan. 20.

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