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This eye disease is age-related, striking a significant portion of senior adults and robbing them of independent living in their retirement years. If you want to avert the development of this sight-robbing disease, called macular degeneration, you are going to have to step outside modern medicine. Eye doctors only have treatment but no prevention for this dastardly eye disease that robs senior adults of their central vision for reading, driving and watching TV.

The reason doesn't matter. When grandparents raise the grandchildren, legal advice is very important. If you end up in the situation where you are bringing up your grandchildren, there are some legal issues you may need to face, according to the Record Herald in “Grandparents Raising Grandchil...

Want to go from Boomer lifestyle to sitting down? Probably not! The idea of retirement as a time to settle down and no longer be an active citizen is being challenged by a generation that has so far changed every stage of living, according to Next Avenue in “How to Avoid Becoming a ‘Bored Boom...

Planning for retirement years is much more than looking after your bank account. It is very important to prepare for old age. It turns out that it is frequently more than looking after your financial situation. It is also a good idea to prepare to remain independent and in good health, according...

If the clients wait until the last minute, panic can set in. A woman and her team focus on the difficulties of the work as well as the emotional challenges faced by Baby Boomers who opt to downsize, according to Columbus CEO's article “Estate Planning and Retirement: How to Downsize Like a D...

Offers to leave your job with compensation are growing at a considerable rate. The offering of early retirement has grown tremendously in the U.S. However, it is important to think the options through carefully, before making your decision, according to Money in “This Is the Only Time You Sh...

Working at the age of 65 is not the same as working at 20. Working for decades can take a toll on employees as they near retirement age. However, a phased retirement can offer a situation that works well for both the worker and the employer, according to the Missoulian in “Why Companies Shou...

If you are thinking of upscale retirement, it might be best to check in early and enjoy the lifestyle. Boomers have had a way of being out front when it comes to making changes in society, and it isn't any different when it comes to retirement, as they eye the expansion of five-star luxury r...

There are some lessons to be learned from the experience of others. Things do not always go as we plan. A couple planned and saved for their retirement but then faced some tough challenges, according to the Canton Citizen in “Smart About Money: Retirement Lessons.”

Many retirement strategies are often presented in Hollywood. Even though it is an unlikely source of planning for retirement, the movie industry often leads to the thought process about the later years of life, according to USA Today...

Consider your planned lifestyle before retiring, in order to choose the right location. As retirement approaches, many people need to decide between remaining in their home of many years, downsizing to a smaller location, or moving to a retirement community. However, many myths about retiremen...

It's a good idea to avoid those discussions about money. It is usually a wonderful event when you gather the family for Thanksgiving or holiday dinner with various personalities and interests. However, it is wise to avoid certain discussion topics, according to U.S. News & World Report...

More savings? Bigger retirement checks? Sounds like a good idea! Just because someone reaches the age of 65, it does not mean they are ready to head into retirement. Those extra years of working can pay off in the long run, according to Bloomberg Business News...

Decide where you want to locate and then study the opportunities and drawbacks. So, you are retiring. Where do you want to live? What's the attraction? What is the cost of living? Taxes? Medical facilities? The list is long but there are some factors to look into that can be helpful...

Cognitive ability makes it easier to remain in the workforce. Researchers at the RAND Corp. in the U.S. and a think tank in The Netherlands have determined that personality has an impact upon the decisions made by employees who are considering retirement, according to Think Advisor...

Baby boomers often face the difficult task of cutting expenses and selling the family home. However, life can be simpler and happier, if you follow these steps. As the family ages and is often reduced down to two, the idea of cutting back on expenses and number of rooms can be daunting.

Heading into retirement does not mean you have to cease support of nonprofits. A recent study, which took a close look at American households and support for nonprofits, found differences in giving among genders as well as marital status, according to CBS News' Moneywatch...

Shortages in some sectors make partial retirement an inviting opportunity for both parties. Not every person who reaches retirement age wants full retirement.  Some labor markets make it easy to ease into retirement while helping out employers, according to The New York Times...

Pew Research analysis reports 20% of population living in multigenerational homes. There are a record number of multigenerational homes in the U.S. and that trend is expected to keep rising, according to a Pew Research Center analysis reported in Financial Advisor Magazine...

The concept still going strong after three decades. The economic answer for retirees living in expensive cities, such as Seattle, may be cohousing communities, according to the Seattle Times in “Battling rising cost of living? Seeking a community? A look at the cohousing lifestyle.”

There are health benefits to being mentally and physically active. People seem to have no problem learning how to have fun, when they are young.  However, that often disappears when they enter the work force and began living an adult life. However, when they retire, they have the time to hav...

If you can and do work past the traditional retirement age, you may live a longer life. It is possible that people who continue to work past retirement age are not only going to make more money but live longer, according to Harvard Health Publisher...

You can go to North Korea.  However, the State Department has some advice. The State Department has recommended that American citizens get a will, make funeral plans and get a power of attorney before visiting North Korea, according to Fox News.

When you take a long-term view to life, you soon understand that living a healthier lifestyle provides multiple rewards. Not only will you enjoy a higher quality of life and the ability to share that with your spouse, family and friends, but you are more likely to save money on health care costs.

If you're looking for fun ways to earn extra cash in your retirement, you should consider leveraging a hobby you may have already been enjoying for decades.