Biggest Culprit to Parents’ Wealth: Family by Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently concluded the “Financial Exploitation of Older Adults Study Report” which audited random case files (455) from ten PA Area Agencies on Aging over more than ... Read more
New Retirement Income Benefits by Stan Corey There is new information about the timing of when someone should elect to begin receiving retirement benefits under the new Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which was signed into law on December ... Read more
Hacked, Tracked, and Blinkered by Angie Littlefield A flurry of e-mails alerted me. Individuals I didn’t know had joined something called a “household” on a loyalty card I have for a drugstore chain. I quickly went to my local store where the kind cosmetics lady looked up my... Read more
Finding a Job After 50 by Amy Crooks I hate looking for a new job. I know I’m not the only one out there who feels this way. Over the past few decades, I’ve held several positions at different companies. However, due to mergers, layoffs or the opportunities for advance... Read more
Reverse Mortgages: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly The Good: Allows the homeowner to stay in the home as long as you keep the loan in good standing and as long as you live (or can) in the home. You or your heirs will never owe more than the home is worth. Can pay Read more
New Career: Substitute Teaching by Bernadette Sukley If you’re not ready to retire and still want to keep your mind sharp, consider substitute teaching. Contrary to popular belief, subs or emergency guest teachers are not glorified babysitters. They are true contributors to ... Read more
