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HEALTH:
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Can Yoga Help Ease My COPD? Yoga and its associated
breathing exercises may help you
strengthen your lungs and breathe easier. US News and World Report, 6/16.
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MONEY:
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How Much Do I Need to Retire? How much income you'll need in retirement depends on a handful of critical factors. The Motley Fool, 6/22.
7 Ways to Live Within Your Means Now So You Can Enjoy Retirement Later: You'll have a lot to look forward to if you plan well. MarketWatch, June 21.
Sibling Money Fights Are Rare, But There's a Common Cause: Here's some good news for parents: Although your kids will fight with each other about plenty of things, money isn't often one of them. CNBC, June 22.
Should I Choose an Annuity or Pension in Retirement? The decision usually is binding and several factors should be considered. US News and World Report, June 21.
7 Tips for Managing Your Financial Affairs as a Retiree Overseas: Here's what you need to know about moving money across borders. US News and World Report, June 21.
Do You Need to Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire? Many near-retirees pay extra on the mortgage each month, avidly working toward having it paid off by retirement. Is this necessary to have a secure retirement? MarketWatch, June 21.
A Costly 'Gray Divorce' Can Upend Your Retirement Plans: Among U.S. adults ages 50 and up, the divorce rate has roughly doubled since the 1990s. CNBC, June 21.
How Much Investing Risk Should You Take In Retirement? Once we retire the goal for most of us is no longer to grow our nest egg as much as we can. Rather, it's to ensure that the savings we've accumulated will be able to provide us with income throughout a retirement that can last 30 or more years. Real Deal Retirement, June 20.
A Midyear Retirement Savings Checkup: Make sure you are getting all the tax breaks and employer contributions you qualify for. US News and World Report, June 19.
7 Steps to Retire in Your 50s: A frugal lifestyle and a serious commitment to saving could allow you to retire early. US News and World Report, June 19.
What if Retirement Comes Too Soon? For many older workers, their retirement "plan" is to keep working as long as possible. Unfortunately, life events often intervene and force people to retire sooner than they expected. CBS MoneyWatch, June 19.
Here's How Much a Job Loss Now Will Cost You by Retirement: When Americans struggle financially-if they face a job loss or a bout with illness, for example-one of the first places they turn for relief is their retirement savings accounts. Money, 6/19.
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POLITICS:
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Senate Health Care Bill: Here's How it Would Affect You: Senate Republicans' proposal to rewrite the Affordable Care Act would scale back federal funding for Medicaid, change the subsidies available to help low- and moderate-income people buy private insurance, end the mandate that most people buy insurance and repeal taxes that helped expand coverage to about 20 million Americans. USA Today, June 22.
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END OF LIFE:
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The Symptoms of Dying: Whether you have cancer or heart disease or diabetes, dying has its own biology and symptoms. It's a diagnosis in itself. The New York Times, June 20.
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EXTRA:
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Best Bicycles for Aging Baby Boomers: If you're interested in leisurely, recreational riding for fitness and fun, a great option is a "comfort bike," which is very popular among baby boomers. HuffPost, June 19.
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