In 2019, more than 3 million older Americans visited the emergency room because of fall-related injuries. That breaks down to five or six falls every minute. Data suggests more… Preventing Slips and Falls
Preventing Slips and Falls
Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)
The National Council on Aging has put together a comprehensive guide of resources for older adults living alone, empowering them to thrive independently and access essential services. As more… Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)
A Comprehensive Guide to Downsizing Your Home (2023)
More Americans have been downsizing their living spaces in recent years. According to Realtor Magazine, people looking to downsize accounted for 28% of real estate transactions in 2020. Although more… A Comprehensive Guide to Downsizing Your Home (2023)
Do You Need Help Paying Your Taxes and Insurance?
The U.S. Treasury allocated $9.9 billion for aid to homeowners who were adversely impacted by COVID to be distributed through state administrators for the purpose of preventing homeowner more… Do You Need Help Paying Your Taxes and Insurance?
You Have a Reverse Mortgage: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
A new guide from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains your rights and responsibilities as a reverse mortgage borrower.
Pew: Americans’ Lack of Retirement Savings Could Cost Governments $1.3T
As Americans with insufficient retirement savings leave the workforce over the next 20 years, they will severely strain state and federal budgets, resulting in increased public assistance costs, more… Pew: Americans’ Lack of Retirement Savings Could Cost Governments $1.3T
Social Security Benefits Lose 36 Percent of Buying Power
An analysis of Social Security “cost of living adjustments” (COLAs) compared to the actual costs of goods and services purchased by older Americans found that Social Security benefits more… Social Security Benefits Lose 36 Percent of Buying Power
NCOA: 47 Million Older Households Facing Financial Risks
Eighty percent of U.S. households with older adults, or roughly 47 million households, are financially struggling today or are at risk of falling into economic insecurity as they more… NCOA: 47 Million Older Households Facing Financial Risks
401(k) Retirement Accounts Could See Some Big Changes
To help alleviate retirees’ biggest concern that they will run out of money in retirement, two of the world’s largest retirement plan providers, State Street Global Advisors and more… 401(k) Retirement Accounts Could See Some Big Changes
Americans Need $1.1M For Retirement, But Few Think They Will Get There
Working Americans ages 45 and older believe it will take $1.1 million in savings to retire comfortably, yet the majority (59 percent) expect to have less than $500,000 more… Americans Need $1.1M For Retirement, But Few Think They Will Get There
AARP Report Highlights Increasing Cost of Family Caregiving in the U.S.
A new report from AARP estimated the economic value of family caregivers’ unpaid work in 2021 at $600 billion. This figure was based on about 38 million caregivers more… AARP Report Highlights Increasing Cost of Family Caregiving in the U.S.
America’s Retirement Score’ Drops to 78
Fidelity Investments® released its latest Retirement Savings Assessment, which revealed that America’s Retirement Score has moved back into the yellow to 78, a five-point decline from an all-time more… America’s Retirement Score’ Drops to 78
Fidelity: Retirement Account Balances Fell 22 Percent in 2022, But Rebounding
A new report from Fidelity Investments that analyses the savings behaviors and account balances for more than 43.4 million IRA, 401(k), and 403(b) retirement accounts found that the more… Fidelity: Retirement Account Balances Fell 22 Percent in 2022, But Rebounding
Home Safety for Seniors—What You Should Know
Everyone ages differently and some people enjoy the social benefits that come with a senior living facility or other communal living situation. Often, these residences are already designed more… Home Safety for Seniors—What You Should Know
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Raising The Retirement Age
After increasing the retirement age based on birth year a dozen times for those born between the years of 1937 and 1960, the retirement age has remained the same for more… The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Raising The Retirement Age
What Is a Reverse Mortgage & What Does It Mean to Me?
A reverse mortgage is an increasingly attractive proposition for older Americans who may be low on cash, need to supplement retirement income, and want to use their home equity to more… What Is a Reverse Mortgage & What Does It Mean to Me?
NCOA Launches Online Tool to Help Older Adults Manage Finances
The National Council on Aging launched Budget CheckUp, a free online tool that gives older adults practical tips on how to create a monthly budget and manage their more… NCOA Launches Online Tool to Help Older Adults Manage Finances
More States Adopting Master Plans for Aging
Older adults prefer to age at home or in their community rather than assisted-living facilities or other institutional settings, but experts say that could be difficult or impossible more… More States Adopting Master Plans for Aging