There are several reasons why inflation is harder on older adults than others. Let’s start with the fact that most seniors live on a fixed income. Inflation is not an abstract idea … it’s real.  ...

Do you get along with your siblings? Competition among brothers and sisters isn't limited to childhood. For many people, sibling rivalry continues decades beyond backseat bickering. ...

Gifting assets to your grandchildren can do more than help your descendants get a good start in life. It can also reduce the size of your estate and the tax that will be due upon your death. ...

Too popular for their own good? The country's most popular parks are limiting visitors to manage crowd control. So, if you want to see the sunrise at Acadia National Park or the towering redwoods in Muir Woods, you'll need reservations. Parks have been slammed with tourists, creating crowded parking lots, traffic jams and general craziness during peak travel times. ...

The good news is that the friends we make in our 60s are likely to be a good fit. By now, we’re comfortable with who we are and what we need in our lives. We’ve spent a lifetime making friends and we know how it works. ...

We're tearing apart flower beds, planting vegetables and descending upon local nurseries like ants on a Popsicle stick. While our reward is dirty kness, sore muscles and a bountiful harvest in a few months, researchers have quantified other benefits: it's good for our bones, too. ...

This summer, as airline flights get bumped and reshuffled, and staffing at resorts is iffy, a travel agent just may be your best travel partner. We found a story from AAA Travel about what a travel agent can do for you the next time you start your vacation planning. ...

Maybe it's my age, but several friends lately are dealing with cataracts. At my last eye exam, the optometrist gave me an unexpected compliment, saying I had "young eyes." The reason? I wear sunglasses year-round both on sunny and cloudy days which not only makes it easier for me to see, but also protects my eyes from the long-term effects of sun damage. ...