When it comes to income in retirement, one looming question confronts most individuals: How much money is enough? While the answer to that question in never black-and-white, recent headlines about the solvency of Social Security could be injecting more fear into that dilemma. Last week, the Social Security Administration released its annual trustees report. Its new projections moved up the date for when the fund that pays retirement benefits would [...]

If you don’t wear your hearing aids when you’re playing your favorite sport or working out at the gym, maybe you should reconsider. Today’s hearing aids are more robust and resistant to dust and moisture than they used to be. With a little care and preparation, there’s no reason you can’t wear them during workouts and competition. Here’s why:

Almost two in five Americans plan to work in retirement, according to a recent Transamerica survey. That might not sound like a retirement at all to you, but for those who have been struggling to save as much as they would like for their future, it could be their only choice. But working in retirement doesn't have to be as tedious as working toward retirement. Try these three techniques to [...]

With some companies continuing to allow working from home, you may be envisioning yourself tapping away at your laptop from a second home. If so, you're not alone. In fact, according to real estate brokerage firm Redfin, the second home market experienced 128 percent year-over-year growth between March 2020 and March 2021. But the benefits of having a second home can go well beyond giving yourself a change of scenery. It [...]

Weight lifting and stretching are useful at any age, but there are specific benefits for older adults. With aging comes concerns about strength, balance, and mobility. But integrating resistance training and stretching into your routine can keep you feeling healthy and strong. Not sure where to start? Read on for a primer on how aging affects your body and how movement can make a difference, plus a full-body workout and [...]

You'll probably rely on Social Security to a pretty substantial degree once you retire. Even if you kick off your senior years with ample savings, it pays to get as much money out of Social Security as you can. And these tricks could help you do just that. 1. Delay your filing for a few months You're entitled to your full monthly Social Security benefit based on your earnings history once you reach full [...]