Retirement

According to a new release by the 2020 Census, demographic change has accelerated in the United States in the past 10 years. Especially the group of those aged 65 years and older has grown more quickly, the data shows. While in the year 2010, 12.8% of Americans were 65 years or older, that had jumped

Investors frequently are told that they are long-term investors, so they shouldn’t worry about fluctuations in the markets. They are told to invest and hold for the long-term. But the data show that when you buy stocks makes a big difference in your long-term returns, according to Bespoke Investment Group. An investor who made a

Tax return season is over, but there are tax-saving opportunities to consider between now and the end of the year. Here are a few IRA strategies to review and consider. Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). If you’re over age 70½, have a traditional IRA, and make charitable contributions, you probably should be making those charitable contributions

Although many realtors are ethical and honest, it’s no secret that many are not. Here at AgingParents.com, we hear too many sad stories of older adults getting ripped off over the sale of the elder’s residence. One can readily understand how this happens. An eager realtor hears of a sale opportunity. The elder does need

A recent survey has announced something you already know. The Employee Benefit Research Institute conducted an online survey in late January and early February. It found that retirement confidence among workers has dropped to 64%. This is the lowest level since 2008 when America was on the cusp of its credit-crunch recession. The 2023 ICI

Americans fear Alzheimer’s disease more than cancer, stroke, and heart disease combined, according to a survey conducted by the Milken Institute. While the risks of Alzheimer’s are well known, what’s lesser known is that many seniors experience mild cognitive decline or other forms of dementia in their 80s and beyond; these conditions often impair their

For parents, trying to navigate retirement savings and college tuition at the same time—while also having enough money to cover expenses and keep a decent quality of life—can feel impossible. As a financial advisor, I am often asked some form of this question: Should I put off saving for retirement to save for my children’s

Rhonda and Doug had seen a few warning signs that their very difficult aging mother, Anika, was in trouble. Even as she got increasingly frail, she hadn’t seen a doctor in years. She refused to go. They didn’t spend much time with her, as she never had anything good to say, but they did care

The United States Social Security website, quite frankly, is a very informative website. The website contains many useful tools and has a wealth of information available to you. Plus, it is quite easy to navigate. As you approach retirement, you should become familiar with the website. When you reach the website, there are several areas

There’s a small industry of professionals who offer to help people of a certain age restructure their affairs so they’ll qualify for Medicaid. The goal is to have Medicaid pay for any nursing home care they might need. The strategy isn’t a good one for many people. First, let’s make a distinction clear. Medicare is