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HEALTH:
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MONEY:
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 Here's What the Average Baby Boomer Has Saved for Retirement: Baby boomers are headed for a retirement shortfall -- here's how bad it is, and what can be done about it. The Motley Fool, March 26.
Getting Workers to Save More for Retirement: Saving today for a distant tomorrow isn't so simple, and has a great deal to do with how people think about money. The New York Times, March 25.
 Roll Over or Not? Smart 401(k) moves when you quit your job: In 2016, the U.S. labor market remains strong across many measures. That includes the number of employees voluntarily leaving their current jobs in pursuit of greener pastures. USA Today, March 25.
The 10 Fastest-Growing Retirement Costs: The nonpartisan Senior Citizens League analyzed typical household expenses from January 2015 to January of this year to find the biggest cost increases for retirees. Bankrate.com, March 24.
 Proof That Saving at the Last Minute Won't Save your Retirement: Carrying too much debt, such as a mortgage, might sabotage your retirement plans. MarketWatch, March 23.
Meeting IRA Withdrawal Rules: You can't take it with you, and that definitely pleases the IRS. But the tax collector doesn't want you to leave a lot of your money to heirs, either. Bankrate.com, March 23.
 Only 21% of Us 'Very Confident' We Can Retire Comfortably: Most Americans are not very confident they'll have enough money to live comfortably throughout their retirement. USA Today, March 22.
Retirement May Be Dicey for Single Women: Roughly 55 million single women in the U.S. are in a far more precarious position than married women - as well as all men - when it comes to retirement savings. NBC, 3/22.
 How to Estimate Your Life Expectancy: Saving for retirement involves an educated guess about how long you will live. US News and World Report, March 21.
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You? The Federal Reserve may be taking its time with interest rate hikes, straining the finances of some seniors who depend on
investment income. CNBC, March 20.
 New Math on Reverse Mortgages: Advisers now are promoting them as a valuable tool for retirement planning, thanks to recent safeguards. WSJ, March 20.
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RETIREMENT:
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 25 Coolest Places to Retire in the World: While a list of the best places to retire depends on exactly what future retirees are seeking, here's a list of 25 cool cities, each of which offers something unique for those thinking of giving their notice for good. GoBankingRates.com, March 25.
The 9 Keys to a Happy Retirement: It turns out that happiness and retirement do go together. Next Avenue, March 23.
Retirement Leisure Activities: Factoring Fun into your Retirement Plan: Here are 6 tips for incorporating leisure activities into a successful retirement plan. Bankrate.com, March 22.
 How to Get People to Delay Retirement: Longer working lives are crucial to a secure financial retirement. Here's how to encourage older workers to stay on the job, and companies to hire them. WSJ, March 20.
U.S. Retirement Confidence Improves, but Preparation Lags: Denial is not just a river in Africa. It also is a powerful driver of how Americans think about their prospects for a secure retirement. Reuters, March 22.
 It's Time to Rethink the Bucket-List Retirement: In the search for the next big adventure, retirees are too often missing out on the most fulfilling aspects of later life. WSJ, March 20.
How Men and Women Want Different Things in Retirement: A study finds that men are far more motivated than women to retire so they can spend time with their spouses. WSJ, March 20. |
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 A New Model for Nursing Home Care: 'Green Houses' offer homier atmospheres and more individual attention from caregivers. Kiplinger's Retirement Report, April 2016.
A New Spin on Senior Living: Places like ShantiNiketan, a retirement community for Indian-Americans, are examples of what may be a growing niche of the assisted living industry. The New York Times, March 25. |
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WORK:
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 How to Get a Job Working From Home: According to a survey, 76 percent of people prefer to work outside the office to get important tasks done and 47 percent would rather work part-time than full-time. Next Avenue, March 24. |
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