A growing number of Americans are retiring and aging without a spouse or adult children to help them. In fact, research by Dr. Maria Torroella Carney, chief of geriatric and palliative medicine at Northwell Health in Great Neck, New York, 22% of people over 65 are “solo seniors” or “elder orphans.” And that number is..

Settling someone’s estate can be a long and emotional process, even if they leave a will. There are people and places to notify, accounts to close, possessions to sort through, etc. In the past, that was enough to deal with on its own. Today, however, you need to consider digital property as well. Most people..

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Whether you’ve just started thinking about saving for retirement or having been saving enough, you can ramp up your efforts and still put aside enough to retire. There are five specific steps you should take to start increasing your retirement savings today. 1. Max Out Your Contributions People younger than 50 can contribute up to..

People should start saving for retirement as soon as they enter the workforce, but the fact is that most people don’t. Truthfully, most Americans don’t think about saving for retirement until their nearly old enough to retire. And those who do try to plan, often don’t consult a financial advisor and have a tough time..

In the past, estate planning involved allocating financial and physical assets and ensuring your wishes for burial and memorial were laid out for your loved ones. Today, there’s an additional aspect to consider – digital assets. Banking, social media accounts, shopping accounts, and personal domains all need to be handled properly. To help your loved..

Talking with loved ones about their wishes, such as DNR or other end of life measures, is an emotional difficult conversation. Doctors and other health care providers often find themselves in the middle of parents and their children trying to negotiate a truce. Thanks to an agreement that started in 2016, healthcare providers who accept..

With every birthday, it can feel like we’re further away from our youth. On some level, that’s true, but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Sure, there’s more candles on the birthday cake and a few more wrinkles when you look in the mirror. But guess what, you’ve got access to perks and..

Phone scammers have been around almost as long as the telephone itself. Modern technology such as robo-dialers, spoofing devices and VOIP calling have only made it easier for scam artists to look like a legitimate caller when they’re actually out for your hard-earned money. One of the latest scams is taking advantage of our nation’s..

Many seniors take great comfort in their pets. They provide companionship and entertainment. In some cases, they also provide opportunities for exercise and socialization. Sadly, some seniors feel they must give up their beloved pets because they’re unable to get them to the vet, groomers, etc. or obtain the necessary supplies. Thankfully, there are mobile..