Money

Most of us have been on one side of this equation or the other: either we’ve decided it’s time to downsize or we’re helping someone else do the same…or perhaps even cleaning out a home after a loved one has passed. The question that quickly arises: what to do with…

It’s probably no surprise that older workers face discrimination in the hiring process. And for older women, the challenges are even greater, as a recent study from the Federal Reserve of San Francisco confirms. That makes no sense, given the experiential wisdom and wise perspective that older women can contribute to…

Most seniors rely on Medicare to pay for their medical care. But for some 10 million low income seniors, help for medical costs also comes from Medicaid. With Medicaid coverage, such seniors receive assistance with not only small, out-of-pocket medical expenses but also the major costs of long-term nursing home…

The Great American Dream: Decades in a stable, well paying job, then secure retirement and easy street going forward. For most, that dream no longer exists and in fact, a nightmare scenario has arisen. Fewer and fewer Americans these days can even dream of any sort of retirement, with little…

There’s a lot of myth and misunderstanding out there regarding the long term viability of Social Security. While it’s unlikely to go bust in our lifetime, there are serious policy questions about it’s long term viability and changes that need to happen. But that’s a provocative topic few politicians are…

If you’re not familiar with Margaret Manning, you should meet her: Her website, Sixty and Me, is an online platform for women over 60 to share opinions and insights. Recently, Margaret queried her subscribers about creative ways they’ve found to bolster their retirement income. The responses? Fascinating and free wheeling, from…