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Why I don't need a senior discount
Lorie Eber Feb 15, 2013
Senior citizens get to purchase a host of goods and services at prices 10-20 percent lower than their under-5o counterparts. But commentator Lorie Eber says it's time for senior citizens give up their discounts.
The 'Retireless' -- Over 75, and still working
Kate Davidson Jan 25, 2013
The number of people 75 and older still working has grown over the last two decades -- some from need, but many because they want to.
'Cliff' deal ends payroll tax cut
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 2, 2013
The short-term stimulus plan had pumped billions into the economy.
One woman's story of elder financial abuse
Kerry Donahue Nov 17, 2012
Anna Mae Franklin, 83, describes how she learned about elder financial abuse the hard way.
Social Security: It's too complicated
Chris Farrell Nov 2, 2012
More than 20 percent of the U.S. national budget is spent on Social Security, so of course politicians like to promise to reform it. Commentator Chris Farrell says unfortunately both candidates' plans are way too complicated.
Sandy strands elderly in New York highrises
Mark Garrison Nov 1, 2012
New York is boosting food deliveries to elderly residents stuck in powerless high-rise buildings. Nonprofits are scrambling to help too.
Will social security increase offset retiree costs?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 16, 2012
Seniors wonder whether 1.7 percent hike next year will be enough to cover fast-rising health care expenses.
One proposal to fix Medicare, tax code
Jeff Horwich Sep 10, 2012
Fortune Magazine’s Allan Sloan discusses his solutions to fixing Social Security, Medicare, and the tax code – without the help of politicians.
Heading towards fiscal health
David Lazarus Aug 31, 2012
David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answers caller questions on personal finance, along with CBS MoneyWatch.com editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger.
The costs of taking care of an elderly relative
Adriene Hill Jul 16, 2012
Taking a look at how to provide for an elderly relative who is having trouble taking care of himself or herself.
