March 17, 2025

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50 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2025: To help you take that first step, Travel + Leisure and Investopedia teamed up to compile a list of the 50 best places to retire in the U.S., broken down by region. Travel & Leisure, March 11.

Here's the Best Age to Take Social Security, Based on the One Variable That Really Matters: A popular pastime among Americans of a certain age is to wage an internal debate about when to claim Social Security: At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? USA Today, March 9.

Are You Eating the Right Foods Right Now? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released publication proposes changes to the dietary guidelines for Americans. Next Avenue, March 13.

8 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy: The fastest-growing noncommunicable disease in the United States isn't diabetes or hypertension but chronic kidney disease, a condition affecting nearly 40% of people 65 and older. Next Avenue, March 10.

The Best Longevity Habit You’re Not Thinking About: Shaky balance is an early warning system for biological aging, and are the number one cause of fatal injuries for older adults. Time, March 7.

Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely: Intensive management of diabetes pays fewer dividends as patients age and raises the chances of hypoglycemia. But many people have not gotten the message. The New York Times, March 10. (🔒Subscription may be required.)

4 Weird Signs You’re Getting Older: Surprising ways we change as we get older. We asked experts about what’s normal — and what’s not. The New York Times, March 14. (🔒Subscription may be required.)

Your Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery: Learn all about hip replacement surgery, where to have the procedure and what to expect during your recovery. U.S. News & World Report, March 13.

5 Surprising Ways to Boost Brain Health: While we all have different amounts of free time, responsibilities and interests, filling our leisure time with purpose-driven hobbies and projects engages the brain, boosting both emotional and cognitive health. Next Avenue, March 14.

Loneliness in Older Adults: Challenges and Remedies: Feelings of loneliness as we age can affect our health, but innovative solutions can foster new social connections. U.S. News & World Report, March 13.

Should There Be Money 'Left Over' When We Die? Perhaps there’s too much at stake to count on dying broke. Do this instead. Next Avenue, March 12.

Retirement Income Strategies for the Long Haul: Crafting a retirement income plan is more important than ever, given our longer lives and uncertain times. Kiplinger, March 11.

Too Many Older Americans Are Using Credit Cards to Cover Groceries and Rent: The findings illustrate how the rising costs of food, housing, health care and other expenses threaten the financial health and retirement security of older Americans. USA Today, March 10.

5 Ways Seniors Can tackle Credit Card Debt: Credit card bills are the most common type of debt carried by Americans 50 and older. CNBC, March 12.

Retire in Italy for Culture and Beauty: U.S. citizens retire in Italy for a lifestyle of abundance. If you love history, gastronomy, and natural beauty, Italy almost always does it better. Kiplinger, March 15.

Retirement Can Involve More Transitions Than We Expect: To a growing number of older adults, their later years are the opening of new chapters rather than the closing of a book. Next Avenue, March 12.

Maneuvering Social Security as it Downsizes: The Social Security Administration is facing major staffing reductions that will make it slower and less efficient. Savvy Senior, March 12.

Can Elon Musk Cancel Your Social Security Payment? DOGE staffers have access to the Social Security system. Could that put your monthly payment in jeopardy? U.S. News & World Report, March 13.

Social Security New Rule: Overpayments Must Be Paid Back 100%. Why It Matters: As of March 27, the SSA will require beneficiaries who have been accidentally overpaid to repay 100% of the money, reversing a previous policy that allowed for only 10% recoupment. Kiplinger, March 10.

How to Replace Important Lost Documents: No matter how carefully you store legal documents and other important papers, they can still get misplaced, damaged or destroyed. Savvy Senior, March 13.

Tax-Deductible Home Improvements for Retirement in 2025: Your aging-in-place plan could benefit from the medical expense tax deduction. But watch out for capital gains and property taxes. Kiplinger, March 13.

The Art of Dying Well: Experts say it starts with accepting truths such as 'what would be left undone if I were to die suddenly today? What business do I need to complete or turn over to others?' Next Avenue, March 11.

Nine Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move: Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it. Kiplinger, March 13.

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