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September 19, 2016
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IN THIS ISSUE
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HEALTH:
The Ads Say 'Get Your Flu Shot Today,' But It May Be Wiser To Wait: The start of flu season is still weeks - if not months - away. Yet marketing of the vaccine has become an almost year-round effort. Kaiser Health News, Sept. 15.

31 Million Older Americans Aren't Getting Enough Exercise: More than one-quarter of Americans over 50 don't exercise, a new federal report estimates, increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer. HealthDay, Sept. 15.

Tinnitus: the Sound From Inside Your Head: About 1 in 5 people in the U.S. experience tinnitus, an affliction where sound is perceived when there is no external cause. US News and World Report, Sept. 14.  

How to Naturally Lower Your High Blood Pressure: In the U.S., about 30 percent of adults have high blood pressure, but there's still a lack of understanding about the disease. US News and World Report, Sept. 15.

Prostate Cancer Treatments: Different Choices for Different Men: A large, decade-long study
offers new insights into the treatment dilemmas that many men diagnosed with prostate cancer face: What to do next? HealthDay, Sept. 14.

What to Know About Pneumonia and Older Adults: For many Americans, getting pneumonia can lead to serious consequences, especially for young children and the elderly. ABC News, Sept. 12.

Many With Diabetes Missing Out on Statins: Nearly all middle-aged patients with diabetes should be taking cholesterol-lowering statins, but cardiologists fail to prescribe these medications for 2 out of every 5 diabetics in their care. HealthDay, Sept. 12.  
MEDICINE:
1 in 4 Medicare Patients Uses Blood Pressure Meds Incorrectly: Nearly 5 million Medicare prescription drug enrollees aren't taking their blood pressure medication as directed, increasing their risk of heart attack and stroke. HealthDay, Sept. 13. 
MEDICARE:
Automatic Medicare Advantage Enrollment Draws Scrutiny: The Medicare enrollment process is fraught with complicated choices - but one big decision could be made for you automatically by a health insurance company if you are not on your toes. Reuters, Sept. 15.

Failure to Improve Is Still Being Used, Wrongly, to Deny Medicare Coverage: A lawsuit settlement made clear that providers and Medicare adjudicators cannot apply the so-called improvement standard. Yet the practice continues. The New York Times, Sept. 12. 
MONEY:
3 Simple Ways Retirees Can Control Their Credit-Card Debt: One of the biggest threats facing retirees' finances is not that they've saved too little - it's that they owe too much. CNBC, Sept. 15.

Getting a Second Job to Save for Retirement: A side hustle income can help you build a bigger nest egg. US News and World Report, Sept. 14.

How To Tell if You're on Track to a Secure Retirement: It's always smart to check now and then to get a better handle on where you really stand. CNNMoney, Sept. 14.

How to Save For Retirement While Paying for a Child's College: If you have to choose, saving for retirement is more important, experts say. US News and World Report, Sept. 14.

3 Bills To Pay Off Before You Retire: According to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 65.4% of American families with heads of household 55 and older held debt in 2013.

How to Prevent Forced Retirement From Ruining Your Golden Years: You need a Plan B because many workers end up retiring years earlier than planned. Money, Sept. 14.  

3 Questions That Can Help You Get The Most Out of Your 401(k): Having access to a 401(k) plan and contributing little or nothing to it is like joining a gym but working out only a few days a month. Real Deal Retirement, Sept. 14.

How to Tap Your Retirement Savings Penalty-Free: Saving for retirement does not lock up your money; in some cases, you can withdraw it early and avoid a 10% charge. Kiplinger, Sept. 2016.

3 Facts About IRAs Every Retiree Should Know: If you're recently retired, or about to be, here are three things about your IRA you need to be aware of. The Motley Fool, Sept. 12.   
RETIREMENT:
5 Things To Do Now To Get Ready for Retirement: Is retirement sneaking up on you? You can still catch up. The Washington Post, Sept. 17.

How To Decide Where You Should Retire: Depending on your passions, health, climate preferences, and family situation, a great city to retire in can take on many forms. Business Insider, Sept. 15.

10 of The Prettiest U.S. Towns to Retire: It's probably an impossible task to find a superlative list of the 10 prettiest retirement towns in America, but editors at retirement research site Top Retirements gave it a try. MarketWatch, Sept. 15.

Is 70 the New Retirement Age? Forget about 62, 63, or 65. More and more Americans are embracing the new reality that is retiring at 70 -- or later. The Motley Fool, Sept. 12.

How to Tell If You Should Move in Retirement: Relocating could reduce your retirement costs, but it creates the burden of forming a new social network. US News and World Report, Sept. 12. 
SOCIAL SECURITY:
9 Things to Consider Before Signing Up for Social Security: Some retirees make benefit decisions without adequate information about their claiming options. US News and World Report, Sept. 16. 
SCAMS:
Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself or Resolve It: Avoid the ugly process of getting your finances back in order. Next Avenue, Sept. 14.
HOUSING:
Not Your Grandma's Retirement Home: Active adult communities have seen high demand in recent years, and builder confidence in the sector has been rising steadily, according to the National Association of Home Builders. CNBC, Sept. 15. 
INSURANCE:
4 Kinds of Insurance That Can Save Your Retirement: Having the proper coverage can protect personal finances during the golden years. US News and World Report, Sept. 13.
LONG-TERM CARE:
5 Insider Tips for Finding Affordable Long-Term Care Insurance: Years from now many Baby Boomers will need help with the daily stuff of life, like dressing, bathing, eating or remembering to take medication. USA Today/NerdWallet Sept. 18.
TECHNOLOGY:
Cheap Cellphone Plans for Seldom Calling Seniors: There are a many super-cheap plans available for seniors who rarely use their cellphone but still want one for emergencies or occasional calls. The Huffington Post, Sept. 12. 
WORK:
10 Tips For Finding a Job After 50: Looking for a job is hard work - and it's even harder if you're age 50 or older. The Dallas Morning News, Sept. 13.
END OF LIFE:
Considering Cremation? What You Need to Know: Though cremation has grown in popularity, substantial numbers of funeral homes don't tell consumers of the availability and cost of a basic cremation. The New York Times, Sept. 16.
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