‘I didn’t see how this could happen to my family — until now’: My brother drained $200,000 from my mother’s savings. How can I stop him?
“I manage my mother’s finances, but I have always treated it as her money and not mine to spend or control. If she wants to give him money, she gives him money.” 5:55 p.m. Dec. 7, 2023
Vacations, cars, and roof repairs? You may be surprised by how much you spend in retirement
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Alone and unable to care for themselves: This is the plight of millions of older Americans, study says
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My father has dementia and ‘forgave’ my brother’s $200,000 house loan. The nursing-home notary said he was of sound mind. What can we do?
“My dad, who is in his late 90s, has early dementia and delirium induced by a urinary-tract infection.”
11:27 a.m. Dec. 7, 2023
My husband bought our house with an inheritance. I signed a quitclaim. He said I could live there after he dies, but changed his mind. What now?
"I wouldn't care to spend my retirement funds fighting his sons."
11:10 a.m. Dec. 7, 2023
I’m 71 and can’t decide if I should pay off my mortgage or get a joint annuity that’s cheaper — what should I do?
"I currently have a 2.25% mortgage with 27 years remaining."
7:55 a.m. Dec. 7, 2023
Older workers are ‘neutral’ to company profits or productivity — and that’s a good thing
A new study dispelled other, earlier research that found mixed results on older workers
7:42 a.m. Dec. 7, 2023
Aging at home for LGBTQ adults requires important legal planning: Here’s a guide
Without proper planning, LGBTQ older adults can find themselves in a position where the wrong people are making healthcare decisions for them.
5:00 a.m. Dec. 7, 2023
Is giving stock to kids a good idea? There might be a better way to teach them about money.
You might think you’re sharing lessons about the value of investing, but you need to focus on basics instead.
3:29 p.m. Dec. 6, 2023
At 65, I thought I could eat whatever I wanted — until I woke up in the ICU
A health emergency turned the tide for me. By being consistent and sticking this diet, I lost weight and made some big changes.
1:01 p.m. Dec. 6, 2023
This is one of the best exercises you can do for your health if you’re over 50
12:59 p.m. Dec. 6, 2023
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