Many turn hobbies into businesses
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Jim Walters retired from Bank of America in December 2001 after decades in the business, he thought of looking fo...
Taking action now prevents court control
When it comes to writing a will, some of us have "after-I'm-gone" lists stashed in a desk drawer. Others have scribbled a simple ...
QUESTION: Are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits only for people with disabilities?
ANSWER: No. In addition to those who are blind and disabled, individuals...
Telling a doctor could save you
WASHINGTON — Trip and fall lately? Seniors often won't mention it unless they're hurt, but new guidelines say that first tumble is a good ...
Emotions can greatly affect your success
How you feel about your investments can greatly influence their ultimate outcome.
That's the finding of a recent study exploring ...
More seniors in labor force
RALEIGH, N.C. — They are the great-grandparent work force.
In recent years, the number of people 75 and older with jobs has grown. The trend i...
Whimsical art brings retiree joy
COARSEGOLD, Calif. — Dixie Zoeller was 4 years old when she discovered a magical world at her fingertips.
"We were living in an apartment...
QUESTION: I was born in 1944 and my full retirement age is 66. Do I have to wait until 66 to get Medicare?
Answer: No. Medicare benefits begin when a person reaches ...
CHICAGO — You've got most of the boxes unpacked and the bedrooms painted. The new house is starting to feel like it's yours. But what about the yard?
Is it foreign terri...
Valentine's Day is a happy day to me for the cards and the candy that all my friends bring. My class is having a party on Valentine's. I love Valentine's Day.
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