senior citizens

How to Find a Low-Tax Place to Retire

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - November 25, 2008

Former auditor Eve Evans shares her tips. more >>

10 Great Low-Tax Places to Retire

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - November 25, 2008

These havens are lighter on your wallet and offer good quality of life. more >>

Quiz: Are You Ready to Sign Up for Social Security?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 31, 2008

Find out if the Planning to Retire Blogger can stump you. more >>

Older Workers May Find Open Arms at Nonprofits

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - October 29, 2008

Survey shows that seasoned employees are attractive to nonprofit employers. more >>

Retirement Jobs: Seniors Hunt for Work

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - October 20, 2008

RetirementJobs.com sees great leap in traffic as more seniors look for work. more >>

Social Security Recipients Will Get Bigger Checks Next Year

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 17, 2008

Seniors are set for largest increase in benefits in over 25 years. more >>

The 10 Best Employers for Workers Over Age 50

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 24, 2008

AARP names great employers for seniors. more >>

The 10 Best International Employers for Older Workers

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 24, 2008

AARP highlights companies abroad that welcome senior employees. more >>

America's Best Healthy Places to Retire

By Kimberly Castro - Money & Business - September 18, 2008

U.S. News writers profile 10 healthy retirement spots around the country. more >>

Seniors Quick to Tap Web's Health Information

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - September 17, 2008

Elderly lag only a bit behind other Web surfers in seeking medical insights. more >>

Baby Boomer Drug Use

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 16, 2008

Some members of the Woodstock generation are still using drugs. more >>

The 3 Most Powerful Old People in America

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 12, 2008

'Slate' ranks the most influential octogenarians in America. more >>

Seniors Losing Sleep Over Financial Worries

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 11, 2008

Survey accesses the potential upsides of a down economy. more >>

The New Rules on Reverse Mortgages

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - September 3, 2008

Seniors can borrow more at a lower cost. more >>

At 65, This Personal Trainer Knows Aging

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - August 27, 2008

Even if you've been a couch potato for years, he can get you back in shape. more >>

6 Tips on Planning a Second Career

By Kerry Hannon - Money & Business - August 20, 2008

Moving into a new field later in life can be fulfilling. Here's how to do it. more >>

Retirement in China

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 19, 2008

An economist predicts that an older population will slow economic growth. more >>

Health Buzz: An Exercise Pill and Other Health News

Health - August 1, 2008

Flu vaccine problems for seniors, HIV screening in women, and cheaper dental care. more >>

Keeping Seniors Connected

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 31, 2008

Cellphones and TVs are necessities for the elderly, say two groups. more >>

Little Flashlight Makes a Big Impression in Phone for Seniors

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - July 30, 2008

Clarity adds a low-tech light to its high-tech handset for the elderly. more >>

4 Cellphones for Seniors

By David LaGesse - Money & Business - July 29, 2008

Seniors can use these phones for emergencies. more >>

More Seniors Should Be Getting Cellphones

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - July 23, 2008

“Wearing” a phone all day is a quick lifeline for health emergencies, coalition says. more >>

Resources for Aging in Place

By Emily Brandon - Money & Business - July 21, 2008

Nonprofits help seniors stay in their homes longer. more >>

How to Avoid a Nursing Home