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When Men Become Caregivers for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s and Other Illnesses, They Have to Learn New Skills Fast

When you hear the word “family caregiver,” is it typically a man or a woman whose image comes to mind? It’s true that most family caregivers are women, roughly 60 percent based on some estimates. But that leaves millions of men who have been thrust into roles for which they are generally unprepared. How do … Read more

Before Cashing Out Your 401(k), Think Carefully About Long-Term Consequences, and Explore Other Options for Cash

Consider this familiar scenario. You’re in your late 40s and you’ve just decided to change jobs after working ten years with a previous employer. You take a look at your 401(k) statement and realize that you’ve accumulated a decent sum – say, $15,000. Now you have a choice. Do you leave that account alone? Do … Read more

Retiring Early May Sound Great, but for Most People It’s a Big Money Mistake, Harvard Economist Warns

What are the worst money mistakes a person can make? If we thought about it, most of us could come up with a list of several bad financial moves – investing money on an uneducated hunch, or buying something you don’t understand (cryptocurrency, for example), or counting on lottery winnings to fund your retirement. All … Read more

New York Times: Life Expectancy – Not Just Age – Needs to Be Part of Your Health Decisions as You Grow Older

As we grow older, we become accustomed to the idea that the medical tests and treatments our physician recommends tend to change with age. Conventional medical wisdom has it that, after a certain age, certain tests might no longer be recommended – mammograms, prostate exams, colonoscopies and so on. The argument seems to imply that … Read more

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