income security

Older Adults May Be Making Much More Money Than We Thought

Older adults in the US may be making nearly one-third more, on average, than commonly thought, according to an important new study by two US Census Bureau researchers. Their report, published last month, finds that the median household income for those 65 and older was about $44,400 in 2012, significantly higher than the $33,800 previously reported by Census. The implications [...]

By Howard Gleckman|2017-08-30T11:21:10-04:00August 30th, 2017|Aging|1 Comment

Where is the Best Place To Age In the World? Hint: It isn’t the US

Where in the world would you want to age? According to a comprehensive new study by the group HelpAge International, you want to live your golden years in…Sweden. True, it’s cold. Really cold. But based on more than a dozen key indicators, including income security, health status, employment and education, and ability to live independently, Northern European countries such as [...]

By Howard Gleckman|2013-10-11T17:53:06-04:00October 11th, 2013|Aging, Health Care|0 Comments