Older Americans Retirement

How older Americans are grappling with hanging up their car keys

The aging U.S. population raises new questions about how to approach keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.

‘Who do people like me turn to?’ I am 70 with absolutely no emergency or retirement savings. So now what?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Getting Older? It Might Be Time to Hire a Trainer.

Personal training isn’t just for the young — or the wealthy. Here’s how to make it work for you.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs

The discovery may push back the emergence of the reptiles that once ruled the Earth, and clarify how dinosaurs like the Triceratops and Stegosaurus emerged.

Science - The New York Times - October 21

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.

Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color

Adult day centers are the most racially diverse long-term care setting in the U.S. They also serve the least amount of people of all long-term care settings, in part because of the cost and limited ...

Health - ABC News - October 17

Consumer Sentiment Among Older Canadians Hits 32-Month High

World - Yahoo News - October 21

15 Tips For Playing COD: Black Ops 6 As An Older Gamer

Omnimovement means the kids are getting faster this year and as an old-school Call Of Duty player it’s time to even the playing field. Here’s how to compete and have fun when reflexes aren’t ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens

Since the Raise the Age law was passed, the number of older teenagers in juvenile centers has exploded, and workers have faced attacks, the Department of Investigation said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

CDC recommends second COVID vaccine dose for those 65 and older

Immunocompromised adults or those who are older than 65 should get a second dose of the latest COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging some people to get additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for stronger protection against the virus.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers

The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Harris leading among older voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, exit polls show

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump among older voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, exit polls show. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson digs through the ...

Older voters came out in droves — but they were just as split as the rest of the country

Older voters have always been influential and dependable voters and that was no different this election season.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile Is Dropping Support For Older Devices Soon

Earlier this year, Activision launched Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile , the latest addition to the franchise's successful push into mobile gaming. However Warzone Mobile is already going to be ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Older Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025

Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.

Business - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

The sun is setting on traditional retirement

Demographic changes force a rethink, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

World - Financial Times - October 18

Americans go to the polls

Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversary

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

A guide to an American dynasty

Here's what you need to know about the Trump family.

Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"

Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.

Conor McGregor's many retirement announcements

As he talks once more about not fighting again, fans have become accustomed to McGregor saying farewell.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'

England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.

I’m 33 and my husband is 77 – this is why I only sleep with older men

Men in my situation have to come out twice: first as gay, then as someone who is attracted to senior citizens. You can usually tell a person’s age by the state of their hands. I stared at the pair ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, U.S. health officials recommend

U.S. health officials are recommending that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses

Health - ABC News - October 23

Harris and Trump need to win over older voters on more than just Social Security and Medicare

This election, older voters are worrying about issues that may not seem to directly affect them.