Stories Tagged as
Seniors
Demand for generators grows amid Texas outages. But who can afford them?
Sep 9, 2024
The price of a generator can range from hundreds to many thousands of dollars, putting them out of reach for the most vulnerable.
Retirement communities are creating a "steady stream" of spending for local economies
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Jul 18, 2024
At Sun City Texas, where the median age is 73, seniors are kicking up their heels and patronizing a variety of nearby businesses.
It can be harder for seniors to get mortgages, research shows
Feb 15, 2023
Many older people have lower incomes and less time to pay off loans than younger counterparts, making lenders hesitant.
Seniors on limited incomes find ways to cope in the pandemic
Nov 26, 2020
Social Security, Medicare prove key to helping two older women in San Francisco remain financially stable.
For seniors on Medicare, there are new offerings that may be appealing during COVID-19
by
Erika Beras
Oct 15, 2020
Some supplemental plans offer benefits that are related to health care, like access to meal delivery services or transportation to medical appointments.
Census data shows fewer seniors are living alone
Dec 19, 2019
There's hasn't been in increase in seniors in nursing homes, either.
Shopping in the gig economy after retirement
by
Sean McHenry
Dec 13, 2019
One retiree earns a little extra with a shopping app.
For public good, not for profit.
California seniors are opting to live together as a way to cut housing costs
by
Amita Sharma
Jun 20, 2019
At the root of the trend is a need for companionship and, in an expensive state, financial support.
The new downsizing solution for seniors? Look in the backyard
by
Matt Levin
May 29, 2019
The "accessory dwelling unit" is growing steadily in popularity, especially in expensive neighborhoods.
More seniors are working — some by choice, others by necessity
by
David Wagner
May 1, 2019
Americans aged 65 and older are more likely to keep working into old age.