News on Aging & Financial Health

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9 Top Senior Discounts and Benefits Many Forget to Claim

Apr 02, 2019 - Those 55 or older can enjoy a variety of discounts and programs.

Seniors Who Turned 70 1/2 in 2018 Must Take Retirement Plan Distributions by April 1, 2019

Apr 01, 2019 - A required minimum distribution will be taken on April 1st from the Individual Retirement Accounts and many workplace retirement plans of seniors who reached the age of 70.5 last year.

3 men busted in Highland for allegedly scamming elderly woman

Apr 01, 2019 - A classic "Grandparent Scam" of an elderly woman in Florida results in the arrest of three men in New York.

The Best And Worst States For Retirement, Ranked

Mar 29, 2019 - A new study has established a list of which states are the most retirement-friendly—and which are not.

Annoying Robocalls Could Be Banned In NY

Mar 26, 2019 - New York may soon strengthen legislation against robocalls, which are often used to defraud seniors.

These ‘super savers’ are retiring earlier than most. Here’s what they’re doing differently

Mar 25, 2019 - Financial security, freedom and flexibility are the goals of "super-savers"—those over the age of 45 that save $1 for every $5 they earn.