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More seniors pile on debt to help their family
Kai Ryssdal Mar 28, 2013
Senior citizens are racking up debt to help out their family members -- and the younger generation is digging a hole themselves to give their parents a hand.
Why aging boomers are more prone to scams
Judy Muller Mar 22, 2013
It seems like con artists are dreaming up new scams every week -- and often seniors fall prey to the trickery. But why?
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.
Baby Boomers compete for bucket list victories
Judy Muller Jan 18, 2013
Commentator Judy Muller takes a look at the economics of creating a bucket list for the baby boomer generation.
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.
Redefining 'senior living' in Phoenix
Peter O'Dowd Nov 2, 2012
More seniors in the Phoenix area are looking at spending their golden years in the city -- and developers are responding.
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.
The cost of taking care of mom and dad
Adriene Hill Jul 16, 2012
For many seniors, they reach a point where they can't do it all and they need a little to a lot of help. The cost of the assistance often falls to the children.
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.
