Sabrina Bracher / Shutterstock.com Hobbies are part of what makes life fun. And some of them come with a major bonus: They just might lengthen your life. Research shows that some hobbies have such a powerful influence on your well-being that they can add years — or even decades — to your time on earth. … Read more

pixelheadphoto digitalskillet / Shutterstock.com Some people believe in starting to collect Social Security as early as possible, which is generally at age 62. “Live while it is yet possible to live!” the early birds cry. “After all, I could die tomorrow, and then the government will keep my money.” What’s more likely is that you’ll … Read more

For the fourth straight year, Tempur-Pedic has gotten the highest marks among Americans who recently purchased a mattress, according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Mattress Satisfaction Report. Shoppers gave that brand the highest marks in both the online and retail categories. In order of importance, J.D. Power evaluated customer satisfaction with mattresses based on: Comfort Price … Read more

If your cholesterol or blood sugar levels are not where they should be — beginning as early as age 35 — you might be at higher risk for being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease later in life, according to a recent study. Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine looked at three stages of adulthood … Read more

Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. A study published in the Journal of Population Ageing found that those who were retired were about twice as likely to report feeling symptoms of depression than those who were still working. And, research from the London-based Institute of Economic Affairs found that … Read more

There are many ways to build long-term wealth without an actual J-O-B. Having enough income-producing assets working in your favor can make it possible to “live rich” – or at least get by – without ever having to clock in for an employer again. It’s why you see all kinds of wealthy people retiring early … Read more

It’s been a tough few years for savers. In June, the national annual inflation rate rose to a 40-year high, which means the money you have just isn’t buying what it once did. Is it just inflation, though? What about all the little things that fall below the radar? Like paying for car repairs or … Read more

As the coronavirus pandemic kept us at home, some people learned the importance of being able to effectively use the internet in a household suddenly full of more devices than usual. Think for a moment of your home as an airport and all your internet-connected electronics as planes. Someone has to manage all the communication … Read more

The value of credit card points and miles is often nebulous, allowing card issuers to continuously tweak their offers into things that sound more compelling and competitive. In practice, NerdWallet notes, this usually means our credit card rewards are losing value behind the scenes, as the number of points needed to redeem savings is regularly … Read more

FabrikaSimf / Shutterstock.com The Social Security system of retirement benefits, begun in 1935, are a crucial underpinning of life for American retirees. For most people over 65, it’s undoubtedly hard to imagine life without this retirement benefit. About half of Americans 65 or older live in households that depend on Social Security benefits for half … Read more