Several months ago, after wrestling with a painful family problem -- whether an older parent should continue driving -- I mentioned to several friends that an elder mediator might have helped. Invariably, I was met with puzzled looks: No ...
I hate to be a party pooper, but...your federal taxes are likely to go up, possibly as early as January. If that's the case, you should begin taking a closer look at one of the most important -- and, as of late, problematic -- investments ...
Bill Gates has one. So does Al Gore. Each man has embraced an encore career -- work in later life that's personally fulfilling, contributes to the greater good and generates income. (Although I assume the last isn't top of mind for Gates.) ...

Investing for retirement is more complicated than opening an IRA or maxing out your 401(k)
Cut spending to make catch-up contributions and more.
A look at four strategies that could help make a retiree's savings last a lifetime