Federal investigators in Massachusetts have charged 13 people, nine of whom are now in custody, in connection with a sprawling “grandparent scam” that took millions of dollars from elderly victims. Authorities say the operation impacted around 400 victims. The average victim was aged 84 years old. Total losses from the scam exceeded $5 million.“Their goal […]
A relationship trope that was normalised by Boomers, Gen X and Millennials has Gen Zers screwing up their faces in disgust. A relationship trope that was normalised by Boomers, Gen X and Millennials has Gen Zers screwing up their faces in disgust. Age-gap relationships, as far as I can remember, have been considered normal and
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When it comes to finding the perfect partner, the search doesn’t stop when you might imagine. In the U.S., for those over the age of 60 many are single (windowed, divorced or never married), and over half of individuals in this age group believe they know the secrets to a happy and long-lasting relationship. So,
At 67, I was tired. It wasn’t just the kind of tired you feel after a long day; it was a deep, bone-weary exhaustion that had become my new normal. Every morning, I would wake up with a new ache, a fresh stiffness, or an old pain in my knee or my back. I had
It’s a scene that will make you do a double-take: a 65-year-old at the gym, with a physique that looks like it belongs to someone half their age. While the 20-somethings on the treadmills are scrolling through their phones, the Baby Boomers are in the free-weight section, moving with purpose and looking incredibly strong. This
Introduction: A Healthcare System at a Crossroads The U.S. healthcare system stands at a critical juncture. The workforce—made up largely of nurses and technicians—is under unprecedented pressure from rising patient demand, economic strain, and rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. These healthcare workforce challenges in 2025 are not abstract trends; they directly affect patient care, hospital operations, and
Deciding how much to withdraw from your retirement accounts means finding a balance between enjoying life and making your money last. Taking too little leaves you with unused savings, while taking too much risks running out of money later. Taxes also affect how much you can actually spend. To help you create a retirement budget,
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. According to the 2025 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress study, the average American now believes they need $1.26 million to retire. That’s $200,000 less than they said they needed
Question: I’m 53, and married with two teenage children. I earn $500,000 a year, yet I still live paycheck to paycheck. Despite my high income, we only started saving for retirement when I was 50. We have about $200,000 in a 401(k), which I max out annually. There is a $2 million mortgage on our primary residence
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