Still Working And Loving It

Our cover story on option ARMs struck a nerve with brokers, bankers, and consumers

Say Aloha to Long Life

Residents of Hawaii have the longest life expectancy of any state, and D.C. denizens the shortest, according to a new Harvard study

Life Expectancy: The Best and Worst Places

O.K., so Ponce de León never found the fountain of youth, but here are the five states in the U.S. where people live the longest—and the five where they…don't

You Will, Won't You?

It's flattering to be asked, but being executor of an estate is time-consuming—and risky

Stay Happy, Together

For retiring couples, lifestyle planning is as crucial as financial planning

New Medicaid Complications

President Bush recently implemented changes in qualifying for nursing-home funding that trim your benefits and tighten the regulations

A Watch That Keeps Watch On The Elderly

"We wanted to automate caregiving for busy people"

Making Your Parents' Golden Years Shine

Dealing with the vicissitudes of old age can be challenging. But there's lots you can do, including Rule No. 1: Be prepared

Strategies for the "Sandwich Generation"

Caught between responsibilities for older parents—and kids? Here are tips from financial pros on how not to get squeezed

Eldercare: Making the Best Choice

If it's time to talk about getting your parents a little help, here's the lowdown on the different types of service you might choose

Tip Sheet: Making Eldercare Less Stressful

The process of initiating and sustaining long-term care for loved ones can be stressful and awkward

Planning for Long-Term Care

Investigate your long-term care insurance options now, before you need it, to make sure your golden years are comfortable and worry-free

Getting Your Parents' Finances in Order

You and your parents can achieve peace of mind by following these helpful tips for dealing with everything from wills to insurance

"License To Steal" From Seniors

How to protect the elderly from the people they've chosen to trust

Tip Sheet: Protecting the Elderly from Financial Abuse

One potential blight on the "golden years" for many older Americans: They could be the victims of fraud and other financial crime targeted at the elderly

Gadgets That Keep an Eye on Seniors

Aging baby boomers are spurring companies and universities to develop tools to monitor the well-being of a home's occupants