Why Keeping Your Keys by the Bed Could Stop a Break-In Most people toss their keys onto a kitchen counter, hallway table, or hook by the front door (or if you’re like my wife, you leave... Saving Advice · Jun 2
6 Things to Keep in Your Car That Could Save Your Life As someone who worked on cars for more than a decade, I can tell you that vehicle breakdowns rarely happen at a convenient time. Whether... Saving Advice · Jun 2
The Summer Blackout Problem Seniors Aren’t Prepared For — Emergency Lights & Backup Devices That Actually Help Summer storms can knock out power in minutes, but the effects can last for hours or even days. For seniors who live alone, a summer... Saving Advice · Jun 2
The Free Cognitive Screening Hidden in Your Medicare Visit Many seniors worry about memory loss, confusion, or whether occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. What many Medicare beneficiaries don’t realize is that... Saving Advice · Jun 1
Why New Retirees Need to Be Prepared For a Lost Decade Many people spend decades saving for retirement with the expectation that their investments will continue growing once they stop working. Unfortunately, history shows that markets... Saving Advice · Jun 1
9 Times It’s Smarter Not to Answer Your Front Door There was a time when a knock at the door usually meant a neighbor stopping by, a friend visiting unexpectedly, or a package delivery. Today,... Saving Advice · Jun 1
7 Things Seniors Should Never Post on Facebook Before a Trip One of the best parts of retirement is being able to plan a trip without worrying about work schedules or working around anything other than... Saving Advice · Jun 1
Many Retirees Move to Florida For Their Dream Retirement—6 Reasons It Could Make Your Anxiety Worse There are more than 4.8 million residents aged 65 and older living in Florida, making it the state with the highest percentage of seniors in... Saving Advice · Jun 1
8 Cities Where Middle-Income Retirees Can No Longer Afford To Vacation For many retirees, travel is one of the biggest rewards after decades of work. Unfortunately, the cost of visiting some of America’s most popular destinations... Saving Advice · May 31
Tele-Rehab Growth: How Seniors Are Using Virtual Physical Therapy to Recover From Home Recovering from surgery, a fall, or a chronic health condition often requires physical therapy, but getting to appointments is not always easy for older adults.... Saving Advice · May 31
The ‘Step-Up’ Oversight: The Estate Document Many Wills Still Don’t Include for 2026 Tax Accuracy Many families spend years creating wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations, believing their estate plans are complete. Yet when heirs eventually inherit property, investment accounts, or... Saving Advice · May 31
Medicare Drug Savings Surge: 1 in 3 Seniors Now Pays Less Than $35 a Month for Insulin—Here’s How Nationwide, an estimated 3.5 to 4 million older adults (seniors aged 65 and older) rely on insulin to manage their diabetes. Somewhere around one in... Saving Advice · May 31
The Hidden Savings Update: How Thousands of Seniors Qualify for Extra Help With Prescription Costs This Week Seniors typically spend $450 to $900+ per year out-of-pocket on prescription medications. Drug costs, in combination with healthcare expenses, are one of the biggest financial... Saving Advice · May 31
Tech with Empathy: How 2026 Senior Living Communities Are Using Wearables to Predict Health Changes Before They Happen A decade ago, most wearable devices were glorified step counters. Today, many senior living communities are using wearable technology as an early-warning system that can... Saving Advice · May 31
Saving Advice · May 31 8 Reasons Generation Jones Is Reclaiming Its Identity From Traditional Senior Labels If you’ve never heard the term “Generation Jones,” you’re not alone. Yet millions of Americans born roughly between 1954 and 1965 are increasingly embracing the...
Saving Advice · May 31 10 Active-Aging Biomarkers You Can Track at Home to Monitor Your Health If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re aging well, the answer may be hiding in numbers you can track right from home. While birthdays tell you...
Saving Advice · May 31 Social Security Alert: A Proposed $200 Monthly Boost Could Impact Over 50 Million Seniors if Congress Advances the 2026 Inflation Relief Plan For millions of retirees, every dollar matters. While Social Security beneficiaries received a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, many seniors say the increase has...
Saving Advice · May 31 5 Legal Documents Solo Agers Should Review Before Summer to Protect Their Autonomy For the growing number of Americans aging without a spouse, children, or nearby family members, maintaining independence requires more than just staying healthy and financially...
Saving Advice · May 30 7 ‘Invisible’ Safety Hazards to Check in Your Guest Room Before Summer Visitors Arrive Summer often means family visits, weekend guests, and grandchildren filling spare bedrooms that may have sat mostly unused for months. While many homeowners focus on...
Saving Advice · May 30 Beyond the Bathroom: Why Over 40% of Senior Falls Are Linked to Routine Bed-to-Chair Transfers When people think about senior falls, they often picture slippery bathroom floors or dangerous staircases. While those hazards certainly deserve attention, many falls actually occur...
Saving Advice · May 30 The ‘Rewilding’ Weekend: Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Local Restoration Projects Over Traditional Spa Days For years, the ideal weekend escape often involved a massage, a quiet resort, or a relaxing spa treatment. While those options remain popular, a growing...
Saving Advice · May 30 Medicare Part B Review: Why Your Net Deposit May Look Different on Monday’s Bank Statement Have you ever checked your bank account after receiving your Social Security payment and wondered why the deposit was smaller than expected? You’re not alone....
Saving Advice · May 30 The ‘Intentional Dating’ Shift: Why More Seniors Are Asking Clearer Relationship Questions This May Dating after 60 looks very different from how it did decades ago. Many older adults aren’t looking for casual relationships, endless texting, or uncertainty about...
Saving Advice · May 30 The Fixed-Income Pressure Point: How Rising Housing, Insurance, and Medical Costs Are Colliding for Seniors For millions of retirees, retirement was supposed to bring financial stability after decades of work and careful planning. Instead, many seniors are finding themselves squeezed...
Saving Advice · May 30 6 Money Mistakes Financial Experts Say Retirees Are Most Vulnerable to During Summer Spending Season Summer is supposed to be a season of relaxation, family gatherings, road trips, and making memories. For many retirees, however, it can also become one...