Financial Planning

Student loan debt is not just holding back young adults. It’s increasingly an issue for older people, sending many of them into default and threatening retirement plans for some. In fact, people aged 60 and older are the fastest growing age segment of the student loan market, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ...

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A relative of mine inherited a houseful of stuff from a beloved, but hoarding-minded friend. He's spent years (two so far) going through each box and stash of things, picking through to find whatever valuables he can salvage from the mess. ...

Older adults have access to hundreds of federal and state benefits programs. Many retirees meet the requirements for these aids, yet do not know they are eligible and miss opportunities to receive assistance. Others can feel overwhelmed by complex application processes. ...

As I dig through delicate sets of dishes, tools, blankets and holiday decorations at estate sales, I'm a Peeping Tom into someone else's life. Did someone who sews live here? A woodworker? A gourmet cook? Before someone like me starts rummaging through an estate sale at your family home, consider this advice. ...

Are you a candidate for over-the-counter hearing aids? A new FDA ruling should dramatically cut the cost of and increase accessibility to hearing aids for people with mild or moderate hearing loss. ...

I've met a few people recently who had an uncomfortable transition to retirement. I'll bet you know a few, too. Explore why some retirees are now returning to work and what that may mean for you, too. ...

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.  ...