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Why have 1 in 3 working seniors 'unretired?' 08/20/2024 05:45am • As inflation has risen in recent years, many seniors living on a fixed income have found themselves in a difficult financial situation, leading them to "unretire" and reenter the workforce. The increasing cost of living — driven by higher prices for basic essentials such as food, housing and he Should You Make a Free Will Online? 01/08/2019 07:00pm • Writing down how to divide your assets is an essential start to estate planning that can be easily overlooked. More than half of Americans do not have a will, according to a 2017 survey by Caring.com. "Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, everyone can benefit from having a last will and test 6 Factors to Consider Before Using Your Retirement Savings for Caregiving 08/07/2018 08:00pm • If you're looking after an aging parent or loved one, you may cover costs that come with caregiving without thinking about it. It's easy to pay out-of-pocket expenses, such as groceries, gas and medical equipment that's not covered by insurance. But as care needs increase, costs often do too. Among Managing the Costs of Caregiving 11/27/2017 07:00pm • When loved ones need help, it can weigh heavy on you and your budget. About 38 percent of family caregivers -- those who take care of a non-child friend or family member, such as an aging parent, for free -- report spending more than 30 hours a week providing this unpaid work, according to a new su 4 Things You Should Never Say to a Caregiver 06/16/2016 08:00pm • Family and friends are supposed to be our closest allies. We rely on them for support and enjoy celebrating life's joys with them. But there are two times when we feel alone. One is at the end of our lives, because people stop visiting; the other is when we become a caregiver. There are moments whe Finding Support for Seniors Facing Challenges Living Alone 03/29/2016 08:00pm • Your parent prizes his or her independence and insists on living at home, alone. However, you see signs of vulnerability and a precarious situation with the potential for falls and injury, poor nutrition and your parent becoming neglected or housebound. You want to help, but you live at a distance a Having Kids Later in Life? 5 Key Financial Considerations 05/20/2015 08:00pm • If you're having children later in life -- a phrase that's impossible to define but let's go with your 40s and beyond -- you may wonder what the future will bring. For instance, if your health isn't the greatest, and you're having kids in your 50s, you may worry that by the time you're choosing your 10 Money Tips for Family Caregivers 02/18/2015 07:00pm • Baby boomers are getting older.As baby boomers age, the U.S. elderly population is set to balloon. By 2030, there will be 81.2 million Americans over age 65, and many of them will need help taking care of themselves. That means many of their sons and daughters will find themselves juggling caregivin 5 Ways to Ease the Financial Strain of Caregiving 12/17/2014 07:00pm • The growing number of Americans caring for their aging loved ones often face financial strain along with their daily caregiving responsibilities. A survey this year of 1,345 family caregivers by Caring.com found that 46 percent of caregivers spend more than $5,000 a year on related expenses. Those c