Many retirees assume part-time work is harmless from a tax standpoint when they begin collecting Social Security, but it’s more complicated than that.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie highlights the tension between an older adult's desire to “age in place” and an adult child’s concern for their safety.

By Josephine Nesbit

Early estimates suggest 2027 may bring.....small adjustment(s). If the Senior Citizens League predictions hold, the 2027 COLA could again be 2.8%. And some predictions are even smaller.

Bathrooms can pose serious risks for a senior or anyone who is aging. Floors are tiled, surfaces are wet, the space is tight, and everything is made of hard materials.

These recipes are designed to be easy, comforting, and incredibly reheat-friendly, because the best snow-day meals should last more than one serving.

Blizzards are bad. The one that hit here in the Northeast on Monday was no exception.

Almost 16-20 inches of snow fell on the tri-state area. NYC bore the brunt of it.

But sometimes it does not have to fall into the category of a blizzard. A blizzard is defined as "a storm which contains large amounts of snow or blowing snow, with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibility of less than 1/4 mile for an extended period of time (at least 3 hours)." It can still be a memorable snow event.

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- Jam: Made from crushed or chopped fruits cooked with sugar. It has a thick, chunky consistency with pieces of fruit throughout. It's more textured and contains both juice and pulp from the fruit.

- Jelly: Made from fruit juice extracted from the fruit, cooked with sugar and a gelling agent like pectin. It has a smooth, firm, and clear consistency without any fruit pieces.

In summary, jam contains pieces of fruit and a chunkier texture, while jelly is smooth and made from fruit juice.

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Even If Social Security 

Were Going Bankrupt 

(It's Not), 

Retirees Wouldn't Care

By John Tamny

The many predicting doom ignore that Social Security is all about general revenues, not what’s in a “lockbox” that has never existed.

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Blood test “clocks” predict 

when Alzheimer’s symptoms

 will start

By Shawn Ballard

The researchers demonstrated that their models predicted the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within a margin of three to four years. 

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Why taking Social Security 

at 62 

might make sense for you.

 Even if the ‘basic math’ 

says otherwise

While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout could be lower if you don’t live as long as expected.

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How to Maintain

 Friendships

 Without Overcommitting

Instead of trying to see friends more often than you can reasonably manage, choose a rhythm you can maintain. A standing monthly lunch, a weekly phone call, or a short check-in message.

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The Emotional Side 

of Using a Cane or Walker

 and How to Manage It

By Sarah Azman

It is not just about walking slower or learning to lift a frame. It is about learning to live differently in a world that often overlooks the quiet challenges of aging.

One of the questions people considering a move to an assisted living facility (A.L.F.) ask is, “Will there be enough activities to keep me busy?” The simple answer to that is, “Yes.” However, the real question should be, “Are the activities something I’ll be interested in?” For me, and for many of my fellow residents here at the Asylum, the answer is a resounding “No.”

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The invention of the automobile cannot be attributed to a single individual, as it was the result of numerous innovations and contributions by various inventors over time. However, Karl Benz is widely credited with creating the first true automobile in 1885-1886, when he developed the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which was powered by an internal combustion engine. His design set the foundation for modern cars and earned him the recognition as the inventor of the automobile, although earlier devices and prototypes by inventors like Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot and others played crucial roles in the evolution of motorized transportation.

$40 million ‘dementia village’ 

will include a restaurant, spa

 and grocery store — 

and housing for caretakers

By McKenzie Beard

“Living at this campus will not feel like an institution"

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What a Wealthy Retiree’s

 Monthly Budget 

Looks Like at Age 78

By Kerra Bolton

For a financially secure 78-year-old retiree, a monthly budget supports a settled home, dependable healthcare, quality food and the freedom to enjoy daily life without financial pressure. The focus is on ease and predictability, with room for travel, hobbies, and helping family when needed.

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Take Control of Your Money 

With the Personal Finance Apps

 and Services 

By Eric Griffith

Do you need to get your financial life on track? Our annual survey reveals the most reliable and trusted apps and services for tracking finances, trading stocks, making digital payments, and checking your credit score.

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3 critical mistakes

 that can wipe out nest eggs

 of $1,000,000 or more. 

Is your life savings 

currently at risk?

By Vishesh Raisinghani

A seven-figure retirement portfolio may seem like an unshakeable safety net, but in practice, it can be fragile. Here are three critical mistakes that millionaire retirees make that can jeopardize their financial security.

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Cash-Flow Strategies 

for Women Living on

 a Fixed Income

By Moe Nelson 

A fixed income can feel steady until an unexpected expense appears. A medical bill. A home repair. Rising insurance costs. Or simply the reality that prices keep increasing while income stays the same.

By Aileen Ingram

The Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) shapes eligibility for many under 65. It's your tax income minus a few deductions, like student loan interest.  However, there are other factors that determine eligibility.

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- Measles is caused by the measles virus and is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spreading through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

- The initial symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash that typically starts on the face and spreads across the body.

-  Measles can be effectively prevented through the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, which is safe and highly effective.

- If not vaccinated, measles can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis (brain swelling), and even death, especially in young children and immunocompromised individuals.

- Despite the availability of a vaccine, measles outbreaks still occur worldwide, often in areas with low vaccination coverage, highlighting the importance of global immunization efforts.

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