Broken Briefly

Broken, Briefly by  Celia Watson Seupel…Continue

Started Dec 16, 2011

Why Home Care may be right for You, A Friend, or Family Member?

The importance of in-home care via thehomecaredirectory.com…Continue

Started Dec 12, 2011

Extreme Collecting: Seniors and Hoarding

Extreme Collecting: Seniors and Hoarding Charlotte is worried about Mom's safety at home. Mom has always been a bit of a "pack rat." But during Charlotte's last visit to Mom's town, Charlotte realized that Mom had not thrown out a newspaper in five…Continue

Started Sep 22, 2010

The New Home Buyer Credit: A Windfall for Downsizers

You're Retired. Should You Ditch Your Life Insurance Policy?by Amy BellAfter toiling away in the workplace for decades, you've finally reached those much-awaited, glorious retirement years. That means you can ditch those uncomfortable business…Continue

Started Nov 13, 2009

Is a reverse mortgage right for you?

Is a reverse mortgage right for you?Sure, it's an easy source of extra income. But there are risks.By Cybele WeisserOn the face of it, a reverse mortgage sounds like a no-lose deal for older homeowners. A lender gives you what amounts to a cash…Continue

Tags: risks, mortgage, reverse

Started Sep 9, 2009

Millions Face Shrinking Social Security Payments

Millions Face Shrinking Social Security Paymentsby Stephen OhlemacherMillions face smaller Social Security checks next year as rising drug costs diminish paymentsMillions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks next year, the first…Continue

Tags: payments, security, social

Started Aug 25, 2009

Ask Your Questions About Health Care

Seven Questions About Health Careby Charles Wheelan, Ph.D.Health care is the most difficult public policy problem there is. Substantively, the system has been cobbled together with duct tape for 40 years, so tweaking costs in one area could easily…Continue

Tags: Obama, president, care, health

Started Aug 17, 2009

Finding work after 50

Finding work after 50 What you can do if you are a mature worker looking for a job. By Gerri Willis Landing a job is tough and a new study shows that no one is finding it more difficult…Continue

Started Jul 24, 2009

Beware the reverse-mortgage ripoff

Beware the reverse-mortgage ripoffPosted by Donna RosatoFor an elderly person with few assets, a reverse mortgage can be a lifesaver: It enables cash-poor retirees to tap equity in their house for living expenses, home repairs or health care needs.…Continue

Tags: ripoff, mortgage, reverse

Started Jul 1, 2009

Beat the rising cost of health care

10 ways to beat the rising cost of health careDeductibles, co-pays, and drug prices keep going up, up, up. These 10 smart moves can lower your expenses - but not the quality of the care you get.By Amanda GenglerTalk about a recession double whammy.…Continue

Tags: healthcare, costs, health, rising, beat

Started Jun 16, 2009