You may find the numbers are shocking. In 2012, the average credit card debt among adults aged 65+ was $9,283 (Demos). One-third of senior households has no money left over each month or is in debt after meeting essential expenses (Institute on Assets and Social Policy). The share of Americans 65 and older in the … Read more
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Medicare Card, Retirement and Assessing Your Financial Needs
Consumers and small business owners are fortunate to have a variety of retirement savings opportunities available to them from IRAs and SEPs to 401(k)s and 403(b)s that can be used to save for retirement and save on some taxes. These options are especially important now that traditional pensions and other employer-funded retirement plans have become … Read more
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Sexual violence is a serious public health issue that affects millions of Americans, especially women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five women have been raped in their lifetime, and more than one in three have experienced other forms of sexual violence. As a nation, we need to address this … Read more
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your cholesterol checked and learn about the importance of keeping your cholesterol at healthy levels. Having high cholesterol puts you at risk of developing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Get information about risk factors, LDL and HDL, medications, … Read more
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Medicare Card, NIH-funded study suggests that moving more may lower stroke risk
Medicare Card, NIH study uncovers a starring role for supporting cells in the inner ear
Medicare Card, NIH expands study to better understand kidney disease progression
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