Does Your Municipal Pension Fund have a Future?
We always thought that municipal pensions would be among the strongest. But that is not the case; just ask the pension holders in Prichard, Alabama. Read More!

Why Is Hiring Discrimination Against Older People Still Rampant?
Even though it is highly illegal to discriminate against people based on age, this discrimination is still widely practiced. How can this be? Why are they getting away with it? Read More!

The Nation's Median Age is Getting Older
Thanks to longevity and presumably healthier living lifestyles, older people are making up a larger percentage of the population in the United States. According to census data, the new median age is 37.2 - up from 35.3 in the 2000 census. Read More!

Seniors and the Job Market
The job market isn't what it used to be. There have been times in the past when jobs were scarce, but nowadays jobs are scarce again and even scarcer are decent paying jobs. Where does that leave today's senior citizens? Read More!

Real Inflation and Your Retirement
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has been telling us for a long time that the rate of inflation is around 2 to 3 percent each year - or even lower. If you think that doesn't sound right, you aren't alone. Read More!

Rising Medicare Costs and Seniors
It is reported that Medicare prescription drug costs will have increased 43% in the 3 years between 2006 and 2009. What can you do about it? Read More!

Not so Obvious Senior Scams
Seniors are going to have to think on their feet in order to get through their retirement years. Once trusted sources (such as the AARP) might not be what they seem to be. Read More!

Is it Really Wise to Age in Place?
Baby boomers need to think about the day that they won't be able to drive any longer in their retirement planning. How will you get from Point A to Point B unless there are adequate transportation options? Read More!