Money

There’s no doubt that, as both individuals and a society more broadly, we’re all struggling with the balance between aging, work and retirement. For some, money complicates the picture. For others, loss of the social connections from work leaves them re-thinking retirement. In fact, there is now a trend called “unretirement,”…

In a recent Gallup survey of Americans about retirement concerns, one thing stands out pretty clearly: for those who have yet to retire, concern about outliving your money looms large. Those already retired are more optimistic about having sufficient funds to keep them going but for those thinking about retiring, there…

How many times have you heard this story: an older person, usually cautious in life, has somehow been conned into sending money to some far-flung place. Maybe it’s even happened to you or your loved ones. How to explain this vulnerability to being scammed in otherwise smart, careful people? Well,…

They say that money can’t buy you love- but what about a longer life? Those with significant financial resources may be able to obtain the health care and supports needed to increase life expectancy, and thus create the latest arena of inequality. According to Bloomberg, longevity inequality is the successor to…

It’s tough enough when a loved one passes away. But in the aftermath, your potential responsibilities, especially if you’re the executor of a will, can be confusing and challenging. Every situation is different, and the laws vary from state to state, so your first stop is probably to determine whether…

Leaving the workforce to retire can bring you to a real crossroads: It may be a moment to seize the day and change your life course in a new direction, or it may be a time of dread, wondering what your identity is now that your professional profile is gone….