Are pets good for us?
Ask anyone, young or old, if they think that their pets contribute to their well-being and you will get a resounding YES! Well, it looks like science has finally caught…
The most (and least) tax-friendly states for retirees
The newly retired and the soon-to-retire have a lot to consider when choosing a place to call home. Property taxes, sales taxes, and taxes on various kinds of retirement income--not…
How ready for retirement is the US compared to other nations?
There is an interesting study released this week on global readiness for retirement and aging. It compares 14 nations in a variety of specific categories. According to Catherine Collinson, of Transamerica…
Senior Isolation
Loneliness is a surprising epidemic that affects millions of people. Studies have shown that about 1 in 5 report feelings of loneliness. It’s something that affects people of every race,…
Are we too conservative with our money once we retire?
Despite the regular and frequent calls urging Americans to save more and to get better prepared for retirement, here is a study that found that retirees are overwhelmingly not spending…