Vanguard has released their 2018 report on how America saves. The report is based on 401(k) and other retirement plans that it administers. It shows that the average retirement account has almost $104,000. However, because of disproportionately large accounts being a part of the calculations, that...

Catherine Marucci | Jun 22, 2018

Approaching the ages of 50 or 60 can cause a certain amount of anxiety in anyone without a proper retirement plan. Some would like to be able to count on a steady retirement income, preferably matching their current one. Some may wish to spend their retirement knowing that, should a...

Catherine Marucci | Jun 22, 2018

There are a few things that everyone takes into consideration when planning their retirement, such as the cost of the housing and healthcare, as well as what is left after covering those expenses. GoBankingRates recently ranked San Francisco as the worst city in the United States...

Catherine Marucci | Jun 22, 2018

Recently, The Department of Veterans Affairs released new data to the public that ranked their 133 federally funded facilities. The ratings were released under duress from media reports and public pressure. The VA insists that they are committed to quality care and...

Alec Pronk | Jun 21, 2018

The World Health Organization is training refugees living in Turkey to serve as home care staff for elderly who are also seeking refuge in the country.  The WHO released an account of several refugee stories in honor of World Refugee Day.

Alec Pronk | Jun 21, 2018

Walgreens and Humana announced they have partnered to open two health centers that will mainly serve senior citizens.  The new facilities will be opened in two Kansas City, Missouri Walgreens locations. Humana representatives will be available at the center, and they will offer primary care services and answer Medicare questions....

Alec Pronk | Jun 21, 2018

According to Airbnb, older adults are both the highest rated and fasted growing demographic on their global room and apartment rental platform. There are over 200,000 senior citizens actively renting out spare bedrooms, apartments, and houses to a variety of guests on the website. In an

Catherine Marucci | Jun 20, 2018

Heat stroke is a very real threat that not enough of us take seriously. It can affect anyone exposed to extreme heat from the sun. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are just some of the illnesses that are brought about by exposure to severe heat.  According to the Centers for...

Catherine Marucci | Jun 20, 2018

A recent MarketWatch study has found that the retirement age for college graduates is rising while those who only graduated high school are retiring several years earlier and are not seeing the same type of increase in the age at which they retire. The study found that health and...

Catherine Marucci | Jun 20, 2018

As the world competes on the biggest stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, soccer is on many people’s radar.  But, not only does it make for compelling viewing, but it can also be a great way for seniors to...

Alec Pronk | Jun 19, 2018

In recent years, new competition has emerged and changed the market for Best Buy.  Delivery services such as Amazon and other e-commerce stores have necessitated new ideas and innovations from the big box electronics store. In a new attempt to offer more services, Best Buy

Alec Pronk | Jun 19, 2018

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care released data showing that occupancy rates in skilled nursing facilities is on the decline.  This bucks the typical trend of increased occupancy moving from...

Alec Pronk | Jun 19, 2018