March 21, 2016

Your weekly link to grown-up news and information from newspaper and

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IN THIS ISSUE

Health

Medicine

Mind

Medicare

Money

Taxes

Retirement

Investing

Social Security

Legal Issues

Insurance

Caregiving

Long-Term Care

Working

End of Life

HEALTH:

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, March 18.

5 Best Remedies for Sinus Problems: Decongestants are not the answer. Instead clear your sinuses with these. Grandparents.com, March 16.

Tai Chi Benefits Your Heart: Several types of gentle Chinese exercise have been found to lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels. Consumer Reports, March 15.

How Retirees can Save on Prescription Eyeglasses: Prescription eyeglasses today aren't cheap. You can

easily spend $200 for a

basic pair, but if you want designer frames or need bifocal or progressive lenses the price can more than double. The Huffington Post, March 14.

MEDICINE:
Acetaminophen Won't Help Arthritis Pain: Prescription diclofenac a more effective choice for short-term pain relief, researchers say. HealthDay, March 17. The Risks of Taking Statins: Lifestyle changes may be better for some with high cholesterol, an expert says. Next Avenue, March 16.

MIND:
A Healthy Heart May Protect an Aging Brain: Study found seniors who met more heart-healthy goals showed less decline in thinking skills. HealthDay, March 16.

MEDICARE:
How Medicare Drug Plans Hope To Follow Private Sector Lead: Here are four concepts the government is investigating. Kaiser Health News, March 18. How Are Medicare Costs Calculated? If you're eligible to receive Medicare benefits, what will your costs look like? The Motley Fool, March 19.

MONEY:

3 Steps to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement: The majority of Americans don't think they are saving enough and are worried their savings won't last as long as they do. CNBC, March 16.

These Low-Cost Strategies Can Save Your Retirement: How to turn your tax-deferred savings into the secure and prosperous retirement you're looking for. Money, March 15.

3 Ways To Avoid Running Through Your Nest Egg Too Soon: How can you increase the chances that you won't run through your savings before you run out of time? Real Deal Retirement, March 15.

Think You'll Spend Less in Retirement? Here's Why You Might Be Wrong: Believe it or not, you might actually spend more. The Motley Fool, March 15.

Should I Move My $500,000 Retirement Stash Into Annuities? I have my retirement savings of about $500,000 in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. I'm nearing retirement, however, so I'm not happy with the volatility. CNNMoney, March 15.

If You Inherit an IRA, Make a Plan Before Doing a Thing: Given that one-third of U.S. households own at least one type of individual retirement arrangement (IRA), odds are high that you might inherit one someday. USA Today, March 15.

TAXES:
Tax Breaks for People Over 50: Growing older qualifies you for a variety of tax perks that aren't available to younger workers. US News and World Report, March 14. Everything You Need to Know About Paying Taxes on Social Security: Here's how to minimize the portion of your Social Security payment that is taxable. US News and World Report, March 16.

RETIREMENT:

Can't Decide Where to Retire? This May Help: Picking the optimal place to live later in life can be a lot more involved than scanning your typical "10 Best" lists. For starters, it's really about personal preferences. CNBC, March 17.

7 Ways To Have The Most Successful Retirement: With the recent stock market returns, low interest rates, people living longer, uncertainty about social security and increasing medical costs, having a successful retirement is a concern of most Americans. Forbes, March 15.

Retiring Soon? Here Are the 5 Things You Should Do First: Confused about retiring? Don't panic. We asked 15 Certified Financial Planners about what to do before anything else. Grandparents.com, March 16.

3 Reasons to Delay Retirement: Many people spend years dreaming of retirement, saving aggressively and making fabulous plans for their golden years. But now and then reality comes along and blows those plans to smithereens. The Motley Fool, March 13.

INVESTING:
8 Ways to Give Your Investments a Spring Cleaning: Tax time is an ideal time to declutter your portfolio. Next Avenue, March 17.

SOCIAL SECURITY:

Social Security Filing: Changes to Maximizing Spousal Benefits You Need to Know: Social Security spousal benefits have changed because of new rules around the file-and-suspend strategy. Go Banking Rates, March 17.

Read This Before You Take Social Security Benefits: It's important to think about this key decision in advance. The Motley Fool, March 14.

9 Facts About Social Security Every Retiree Should Know: How Social Security works, how much you can receive in benefits, and other insights into Social Security's ins-and-outs. The Motley Fool, March 13.

LEGAL ISSUES:
How to Give Your Home to Your Children Tax-Free: Before the days of estate taxes, children simply moved into the family home and took over the master bedroom after their parents died. Unfortunately, it's not that easy anymore. MarketWatch, March 17.

INSURANCE:
Why Long-term Care Insurance Is Becoming a Tougher Call: Seniors slammed with big premium increases face hard choices. Kaiser Health News, March 17.

CAREGIVING:
Caregiving Families: How to Help a Loved One Downsize With Dignity: Leaving a lifetime of possessions behind is a daunting prospect. US News and World Report, March 18.

LONG-TERM CARE:

5 Ways to Save on the High Cost of Long-Term Care: Caring for an aging parent or parents doesn't come cheap. Bankrate.com, March 18.

Finding Long-Term Care Without Breaking the Bank: Few things are certain in life, although the need for long-term care comes pretty close. Seven out of 10 Americans are likely to need long-term care at some point in their lives, according to government statistics. CNBC, March 13.

WORK:
Trying to Make a Case for Age Discrimination: Even though a law meant to protect older workers has existed since 1967, proving discrimination has since been made tougher. The New York Times, March 18.

END OF LIFE:
Doctors Ponder Delicate Talks As Medicare Pays For End-Of-Life Counsel: Physicians can now bill Medicare $86 for an office-based, end-of-life counseling session with a patient for as long as 30 minutes. Kaiser Health News, March 16.

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