Retirement

It’s that time of year when social gatherings pick up, and casual, happenstance meetups occur as everyone is back outside walking, or gardening, or engaging in other leisure activities. Not only do these connections and gatherings brighten our day or fill us with pleasure, but according to recent research, they…

The turmoil at the Social Security Administration, which we’ve previously profiled, continues on, as more staff firings may be in the works, computer systems malfunction, and remaining staff struggle to address problems and consumer fears in a system that was already at a 50-year staffing low even before the current…

Just two weeks ago, we began to address the question on the minds of many: Is Social Security at risk in our new political climate? Will efforts to slash government spending put at risk a long-prized government program that provides the primary source of income to at least 40% of…

If there’s one thing for certain right now, it’s that we’re living in a time of great uncertainty. Everything from worldwide geopolitical alliances to public health threats is in flux, including the economic security of our country and our citizens. And among the uncertainties is what’s going on with the…

So, have you been smitten with wanderlust yet this year? Or have you planned to get out of town to find some relaxation and rebuild your resilience given the stressors that are so commonplace these days? If you’re ready to go, there are lots of recommendations from those in the…

A recent national survey from AARP revealed a truth that’s familiar to most of us: The majority of adults 50 and above would like to stay in their homes and live in their communities for as long as possible. This is especially true among those 65 and older, along with…