My middle child, not yet old enough for middle school, recently asked me when I planned to retire. Me of no gray hair, of the too-small 401K, of exciting career accomplishments yet to be achieved! For...
Urban opportunities for providers
By
Sep 27, 2017
When you think of the top places people want to retire to, the location that comes to mind probably isn’t a huge, bustling city.
New software confirms it: Getting old costs a fortune
By
Amy Novotney
May 08, 2015
New software is helping financial advisors advise clients on their long-term care plans.
More registered nurses are delaying retirement, researchers say
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 18, 2014
Despite “imminent retirement” of baby boomers, more registered nurses are working longer after age 50, researchers find.
Head of ALFA to step down
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 17, 2014
Richard P. Grimes, the president and CEO of the Assisted Living Federation of America, has announced his retirement.
Rekindle a passion and make money
By
Matthew Gallardo
Matthew J. Gallardo
May 23, 2014
Working in the senior care industry, I often encounter older adults and retirees who are looking for ways to stay active and engaged, plus make a difference in other people’s lives. It’s equally...
What about Social Security for the rest of us?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 14, 2013
It’s an established fact that Social Security will be kaput by the time we need it, right? Things may not be as bad as many of us have led ourselves to believe.
Affluent seniors underestimate healthcare costs in retirement, survey finds
By
McKnight's Staff
May 10, 2012
Even affluent older Americans are worried about the high costs of healthcare as they approach retirement age, a new study reveals.
Why 401(k)s are bad for the future of long-term care
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2012
We live in a world of unintended consequences. Consider a 1978 change in the tax code designed to let corporate executives supplement their pensions with extra cash.
Survey: Nurses report high sense of job security, low confidence in ability to retire
Sep 16, 2011
A majority of nurses are satisfied with their job security and finances, but worry about their retirement plans, according to a new survey.