If you're cleaning out your closets this summer, you might wonder if any of your things are valuable.

Healthcare expenses in retirement can vary greatly, which is why developing a specific-to-you approach for these costs can be a key part of effective retirement planning.

A study of 2,476 adults with an average age of 74 years found volunteering at educational, religious, health-related or other charitable organizations can protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia.

Since my children were little, their grandparents have been sending them snippets clipped from magazines and newspapers in the mail. With headlines like “World’s Largest Snake” and “Chocolate is a health food,” Grandma edits the world’s news according to the changing interests of my now-teenage son and daughter.

Recently, a 104-year old man from California was in the news because of his love for his rescue dog.

There's no question that a healthy relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is a wonderful thing.

Many folks may think that people can start collecting their full Social Security benefits at age 65, which was the retirement age for decades. But Congress changed that as part of its 1983 overhaul of the entitlement program.

Thank you for drawing our attention to this issue. We have two colliding phenomena. Among those age 65 and older, 75 percent use the internet, according to a 2022 report from the Pew Research Center.

Seniors can save money by ditching their cable subscription and replacing it with one or more streaming services. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know which one(s) to select. Most offer a free 30-day trial period and viewing on several screens.

It may be time to contact your estate planning attorney if it has been a while since you updated (or reviewed) your estate plan.