Smart tips for baby boomer retirement planning
If you are one of America's 78.2 million baby boomers, you are likely considering what ideal retirement will look like, and the steps required achieving it. With the current economic downturn, many boomers are finding it necessary to revisit their initial retirement goals.

Keep an eye on 'silent killers' in the golden years
Getting older is not easy, especially when it comes to making sure your body is healthy. Doctors probably have you watching your weight, your cholesterol and other health vitals in every effort to make sure you have a happy and full life. But there are conditions that many times do not get mentioned during visits to the doctor because they often don't exhibit any symptoms until it's too late. One such "silent killer" is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (also known as "AAA").

Protect yourself from identity theft during the 2010 census
Protect yourself from identity theft. The 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report confirms that there were more victims of this crime than in any period since the survey began in 2003 - and many of these crimes are perpetrated by people who know the victim. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that more than 9 million Americans were victims of identity fraud last year and it's possible other cases have gone unreported.

Tips for choosing the right aid for your hearing loss
More than 31 million Americans of all ages live with some level of hearing loss, according to the Better Hearing Institute. Our increasingly noisy society has, unfortunately, ensured hearing problems are no longer an exclusive affliction of age; while people 55 to 64 make up the largest group with hearing loss, the second largest segment are people who are just 45 to 54, a time when many of us are in our prime financially, socially and professionally.

Many back pain ailments may be relieved at home, say doctors
Piercing pain between your shoulder blades? Constant dull ache in your lower back? If you haven't experienced these symptoms yet, you probably will. What can you do to help beat these back aches and pains? The remedy could start at home.

How to know if your insurer can keep its promise to your family
When you buy life insurance, you aren't just making a simple purchase like a cell phone or other retail item. Instead, you are buying into a promise. You are paying premiums to an insurance company in return for the promise by that insurance company that it will pay a death benefit to your beneficiary in the event something were to happen to you. Sometimes the coverage you purchase can last 30 years or longer.

How you can take action against heart failure
It's a syndrome that affects more than 5 million Americans - and probably more: heart failure. Heart failure is a serious illness that can affect your quality of life and how long you live. With proper medications in the right doses and careful management, you can live longer and feel better.

Home security and safety improvements for senior citizens
Home security and safety for senior citizens is an issue with the potential to affect us all. According to the Administration on Aging, by the year 2030, 20 percent of the total population will be 65 or older. Much of this group will be people who are living independently and hoping to enjoy long, healthy retirements. Simple home improvements can go a long way in preserving the health and safety of seniors, allowing them to live happily and independently, for years to come.

What will you do to stop diabetes? Know your risk
Are you 45 years of age or older? Have you ever had high blood pressure? Did you have gestational diabetes while pregnant? Does anyone in your family have diabetes? If so, you may be at risk for one of the nation's deadly diseases - diabetes.

An active life begins with healthy joints
The new year often means resolutions like being healthier or exercising more often. What many people don't know is that our joints are the critical part of the body that allows us to be active and do the activities we most enjoy.

Don't let aches and pains slow you down
We all know the feeling that comes with the first great day of spring. When the sun is shining, the air smells sweet and fresh and the temperatures are warm, we all feel the urge to get outside and throw off the confinement of the winter months. Even if you're living with pain, it's essential to heed the call of the outdoors and be active. There are plenty of ways to mitigate pain issues and avoid further injury.

Seek the best returns for your hard-earned savings
Savers will have to be a little more creative to earn a respectable return. In light of this, it is helpful to explore some strategies to help make your cash work harder.

Stop colon cancer now: screening equals prevention
Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in the U.S., yet it doesn't have to be. More than 90 percent of colon cancer cases are curable if caught in their early stages.

10 senior housing development trends for the next 10 years
According to the Administration on Aging, from 2010 to 2030, the U.S. population aged 65 and over is expected to grow by 75 percent to over 69 million. Many entrepreneurs, developers and investors salivate at the product needs of an aging population. But those who think changing demographics mean "if you build it, they will come," are potentially setting themselves up for failure.

When an irregular heartbeat should send you to the doctor
You may chalk up that flutter in your chest to too much rich food, or think that your heart occasionally skips a beat in response to stress at work. For most people, such irregularities are harmless. But if your irregular heart rhythms are combined with a diagnosis of heart failure, they can be serious -- and ignoring them may make your condition worse.

Retirees turn to a surprising source of cash in a crunch
A rising number of American households - nearly 45 percent - are "at risk" of not having enough money in retirement, according the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. But some retirees have discovered a surprising source of supplemental retirement income: the cash value of their whole life insurance policies.