One of the biggest perks of getting older is that the price of just about everything drops. Seniors are eligible for discounts on stuff and services of all kinds — and their health and fitness is no exception. A few big health club chains offer discounted memberships directly to seniors, but it’s actually quite rare. Many others, however, let seniors join at reduced rates or even for free through government programs, private [...]

People who faithfully stash away money for retirement do so in hopes that their post-working years will be, relatively speaking, a stress-free environment where they can enjoy the fruits of decades of hard work without concerns about running low on  cash. But pitfalls lie in wait for the unwary. As you near or enter retirement, be alert to these three common mistakes: Investing like you’re still working As you approach [...]

People who faithfully stash away money for retirement do so in hopes that their post-working years will be, relatively speaking, a stress-free environment where they can enjoy the fruits of decades of hard work without concerns about running low on  cash. But pitfalls lie in wait for the unwary. As you near or enter retirement, be alert to these three common mistakes:

The closer we get to the incoming return to normal, the more antsy you can feel the crowd becoming. It is showing up everywhere in knee-jerk reactions. Held back behind the relentless surge of meaningless media, the facts stay hidden.

Those living with arthritis understand that it can cause pain and stiffness, but that doesn’t mean they should avoid activity. If they can, arthritis patients should establish an exercise regimen because it can relieve their symptoms. “Regular exercise is important for individuals suffering from arthritis because it helps manage their conditions,” said Brittany Price, fitness supervisor with Franciscan Health Fitness Centers. Price said regular activity can improve strength and aerobic [...]

Worried you might outlive your retirement savings? You’re not alone. That very real fear is called “longevity risk” by financial analysts, and it’s hardly the stuff of paranoia: Fully 49% of Americans say that they fear they’ll live longer than their retirement savings, according to SimplyWise. And not surprisingly, then, about half of people are planning to work in retirement, per TransAmerica. There are two ways to ease your fears: [...]