Longevity

Are The Latest ‘Biological Age’ Tests Worth It?

At about $500 a test, here's what you should know — and a reminder of what can increase your chance of living longer and healthier.

A Loved One Was Diagnosed With Dementia. Now What?

Dementia specialists and families share advice for moving forward after a diagnosis.

The 100-Year-Old Psychologist Is Still Listening

Marcia Brenner continues to work out of a sense of duty to her clients, but she is acutely aware her memory is fading day by day.

Could Plasma Exchange Therapy Actually Help You Live Longer?

The procedure shows promise in a new study, but some experts warn it puts patients at risk for unnecessary medical complications without a clear payoff.

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Caregivers who use elderspeak mean well, but studies show that kind of talk can lead to resistance to care.

A Longevity Expert’s 5 Tips for Aging Well

In his new book, “Super Agers,” the cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors.

Prepping for the 40- to 50-Year Retirement

Figuring out the finances can’t wait because living to 120+ could soon be common if researchers are correct, says this advisor.

At 95, He’s the World’s Oldest Speedskater. He’s Gunning for 100.

Iichi Marumo almost ended his life as a kamikaze at age 15 and now views speed skating as a way to celebrate life.

How to Respond When Someone With Dementia Thinks They’re Somewhere Else

Try changing the conversation to another topic or focusing on a shareable aspect of the individual's concern.

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts?

A Stanford study found that people seemed to age more rapidly around age 44, and again around 60.

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The ‘New Normal’: LIMRA: U.S. Annuity Sales Hit Record in First Half of 2025

RILA sales drive quarterly record, but a softening market may be on the way, LIMRA warns.

DAFgiving360 Donors Grant $8.9B to Charities During FY 2025

Financial advisors are playing a an increasingly important role as more clients express charitable intentions.

Vanguard Adds Two Titles to its Fixed Income Model Portfolio Lineup

One new offering aims to preserve capital while the other seeks to maximize returns.

Woman Gets Prison for Hiding Over $90M From the IRS in Overseas Accounts

The defendant and her relatives hid the funds in banks in Switzerland, Panama, Israel and Andorra, authorities said.

Social Security Tech Upgrades Reduce Phone Wait Times

Elimination of scheduled maintenance downtime improves online service, the Social Security Administration reports.

PNC Bank Enters Cryptocurrency Market With Coinbase Partnership

Banking clients and institutional investors will be able to buy, hold and sell crypto using Coinbase’s crypto-as-a-service platform.

A Mid-Year Financial Health Check-up Is Essential for HNW Investors

A Chicago wealth advisor offers a checklist of proactive steps to ensure an optimal financial strategy.