Small Daily Choices 

That Make Retirement Better

Retirement isn't just about having enough money saved or finally leaving the workplace. It's also about the small, everyday choices that make life more enjoyable, healthier, and more fulfilling. From staying active and maintaining friendships to finding new interests and making time for yourself, simple daily habits can make a big difference in how you enjoy your retirement years.

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Taking Charge of Oral Health: 

3 Ways to Prevent Dental Disease as We Age

As we get older, taking care of our teeth and gums becomes more important than ever. Dental problems can affect not only our smiles but also our ability to eat, speak, and maintain good overall health. The good news is that a few simple daily habits can help prevent dental disease and keep your mouth healthier for years to come. Here are three ways seniors can protect their oral health as they age.

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Drinking and Dementia:

 What is the Connection?

Can drinking alcohol increase your risk of dementia? As we age, understanding the connection between alcohol and brain health becomes increasingly important. Research suggests that drinking habits may play a role in memory, thinking, and the risk of cognitive decline. Here's what older adults should know about alcohol consumption and its possible effects on the aging brain.

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Social Security is phasing out paper checks this year.

 Here's what beneficiaries need to know

Social Security is moving away from paper checks, and the change could affect older Americans who still receive their benefits by mail. If you're a retiree or Social Security beneficiary, it's important to understand how the new rules work, what your payment options are, and what steps you may need to take to avoid interruptions in your monthly benefits.

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The economic squeeze is 

pushing up poverty rates for older adults

Rising costs for housing, food, healthcare, and everyday necessities are putting more older Americans under financial pressure. For seniors living on fixed incomes, even modest price increases can make it harder to make ends meet. Here's a closer look at why poverty rates among older adults are rising and what the growing economic squeeze means for their retirement years.

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The funny bone isn't actually a bone. It's the ulnar nerve, which runs along the inside of your elbow, close to the skin.

When you bump your elbow in just the wrong spot, the nerve gets compressed, sending a sudden tingling or electric shock-like sensation down your arm and into your fingers.

How did it get its name? The name is a play on words. The nerve runs along the humerus bone, which sounds like "humorous." The name also fits because hitting it produces a strange, sometimes funny, sensation.

Rock and roll was once the music of rebellious teenagers, but times have changed. Today, many of the original rock and roll fans are senior citizens, and they're still turning up the volume. From Elvis and the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, the music that defined a generation is now the soundtrack of retirement. Who says you have to grow old and give up rock and roll?

You don't need a fortune to make your home feel luxurious. Sometimes, it's the little things that make the biggest difference. From soft bedding and cozy lighting to fresh flowers and a favorite chair, small touches can make everyday living more comfortable, enjoyable, and a little more special. Here are some simple ways to bring a touch of luxury into your home without spending a lot of money.

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7 Things 

Getting More Expensive

 in 2026

Prices keep climbing, and for many older Americans living on a fixed income, every extra dollar counts. From everyday groceries to housing and healthcare, some of the things we depend on are becoming more expensive in 2026. Here are seven costs that are putting more pressure on household budgets this year—and what you need to know.

As we get older, our hands begin to show signs of aging, just like our faces. You may notice more wrinkles, prominent veins, stiff fingers, or a weaker grip. Everyday tasks such as opening jars, turning doorknobs, or buttoning a shirt may also become more difficult. These changes are a normal part of aging, but understanding what's happening can help you protect your hands and maintain your independence.

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 Paint Like Picasso

Watch an artist explain how to paint in Pablo Picasso's cubist style, which flattens images and turns complex figures into geometric shapes.

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Have you ever wondered how much money exists in the entire world? The answer is surprisingly complicated. It depends on what we count as money: physical cash, money in bank accounts, or the value of investments, property, and other assets.

Here are some fascinating figures:

1. Physical cash

There are roughly $8 trillion to $10 trillion in physical currency (banknotes and coins) circulating worldwide, depending on how currencies are counted.

2. Money in bank accounts

When bank deposits and other readily accessible money are included, estimates of the world's broad money supply reach approximately $100 trillion to $130 trillion.

3. The world's wealth

If we include stocks, bonds, real estate, and other financial and nonfinancial assets, global wealth is worth hundreds of trillions of dollars, with some estimates exceeding $450 trillion.

The bottom line

There isn't one official figure for all the money in the world. A reasonable estimate for the broad money supply is around $100 trillion or more, while the total value of global assets is several times that amount.

And here's the interesting part: most of the world's money isn't sitting in bank vaults or printed on paper. It exists as digital records in bank accounts and financial systems.

In other words, the world's money is largely numbers on computer screens.