May 23, 2016

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

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IN THIS ISSUE

Health

Money

Taxes

Politics

Retirement

Social Security

Legal Issues

Scams

Caregiving

Technology

Working

HEALTH:

Almost Half of Heart Attacks Might Be 'Silent': As many as half of all heart attacks may be "silent" -- without the typical crushing chest pain, shortness of breath and cold sweats. CNN Health, May 17.

Men and Women's Genes Help Explain Why Cancer Affects Them Differently: New research findings could lead to strategies for preventing and treating cancer that take a patient's sex into account. WSJ, May 16.

Can You Reverse Diabetes? Recent research gives some surprising insights into the disease. Next Avenue, May 17.

Maintaining Bone Health Is Important for Healthy Aging: Contrary to popular belief, osteoporosis is not a part of normal aging. US News and World Report, May 17.

Could Spuds Be Bad for Blood Pressure? Potatoes are a popular staple

of the American diet, but eating too many -- whether boiled, baked, mashed or fried -- may raise the risk for high blood pressure. HealthDay, May 17.

MONEY:

Should You Get a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage can provide you with much-needed retirement income, but it's not the right move for everyone. The Motley Fool. May 21.

9 Steps to Take Before Retirement: Investors in their 50s should make critical portfolio preparations. US News and World Report, May 20.

Should You Contribute to a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? Your age and income level may help you decide which savings plan is the best fit. US News and World Report, 5/19.

10 Best Retirement Freebies: Retiree-friendly goods and services are available at no cost - if you know where to look. Kiplinger, May 18.

When You Can Tap a 401(k) Early With No Penalty: Leave your job in the year you turn 55 or older, and Uncle Sam will cut you some slack on the early-withdrawal penalty. Kiplinger's Retirement Report, May 2016.

This is No. 1 Financial Regret of Older Americans: It's hard to get through life without at least one major financial regret. That's the conclusion from a new Bankrate nationwide survey that finds only 17% of Americans say they have no money decisions they'd want to take back. Bankrate.com May 17.

How to Face the Challenge of Balanced Investing for Retirement: The retirement challenge facing most Americans is how to achieve a balance between investments that are safe and secure while at the same time providing the growth and eventual income needed to adequately fund retirement expenses. US News and World Report, May 16.

5 Little-Known 401(k) Plan Perks: Most people know about the 401(k) match and the tax break you often get for saving money in a 401(k) plan. But there are other lesser-known benefits of investing in a workplace retirement account. US News and World Report, May 16.

TAXES:
Does My State Have an Estate Tax? The federal estate tax exemption is very high -- your heirs owe the IRS no taxes on the first $5.45 million -- some states hit those with much lower net worth. Find out if you live in one of them. The Motley Fool, May 20.

POLITICS:
Five Health Issues Presidential Candidates Aren't Talking About - But Should Be: The nation in the next few years faces many important decisions about health care - most of which have little to do with the controversial federal health law. Kaiser Health News, May 16

RETIREMENT:

Here's Where the Most Retirees Are Moving - and Why: Perhaps the best way to find out which states are winners for retirees: Forget surveys and expert opinions, and find out where the most retirees are actually moving. MarketWatch, May 22.

How (and Why) Men and Women Retire Differently: Put down retirement as one more way in which men and women are different. US News and World Report, May 19.

This New Tool Can Help You Avoid a Devastating Retirement Mistake: You may live longer than you think. Can you afford it? Money, May 18.

20 Smart Retirement Moves You Can Make Right Now: The more you know and the more you plan for your retirement, the better it's likely to be. See how many of these smart retirement moves you can make right now. The Motley Fool, May 18.

Great Places to Retire on $1,000 a Month: Retiring well is not easy. Sure, we would all like to discover the way to save $1 million or more for retirement. Alas, most retirees are not sitting atop a Fort Knox-sized nest egg. GoBankingRates.com, May 16.

SOCIAL SECURITY:

Does Getting Remarried Affect My Social Security? In many cases, the answer is yes. Find out what you need to know. The Motley Fool, May 22.

How To Get the Most from Social Security's Survivor Benefit: How about this idea for a new reality TV show: "Survivor: Maximize your Social Security." Reuters, 5/19.

This Social Security Claiming Strategy Could Add Thousands to Your Retirement Income: The 2015 bi-partisan budget act killed the "File and Suspend" as of April 29. But that doesn't mean the end of smart Social Security election options. MarketWatch, May 17.

How Social Security Wages Determine Your Retirement Benefits: The maximum amount of Social Security taxable wages changes each year, and it could affect your retirement benefits. The Motley Fool, May 20.

LEGAL ISSUES:
Dearly Beloved: Prince's Death Prompts Uptick in Wills: In the month since Prince died and his heirs began wrangling over his estimated $300-plus million estate, many Americans have moved "draft a will" to the top of their to-do lists. Reuters, May 19.

SCAMS:
Tools, Tips Help Older Investors Beat Financial Scams: Seniors beware. Fraudsters are increasingly hawking annuities and life insurance as ways to bilk seniors out of their hard-earned nest eggs. USA Today, May 18.

CAREGIVING:
When Should You Take a Break from Caregiving? You may need respite care to keep from getting burned out. Next Avenue, May 16.

TECHNOLOGY:
Simplified Tablets Designed for Tech-Challenged Seniors: There are several different ways you can go about getting your elderly parent a simplified tablet that's easy to use. The Huffington Post, May 16.

WORK:

Work a Little, Play a Little: A New Retirement Strategy: More older people are fusing paid work, volunteer work and leisure rather than leave the work force for a traditional retirement. The New York Times, May 20.

25 Side Gigs You Can Start in Retirement: Retirement doesn't have to include endless games of shuffleboard and bridge. In fact, for many of today's retirees, this couldn't be further from the truth. CNBC, May 18.

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