Longevity

The Wit and Wisdom of the Late Charlie Munger

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's deputy who helped transform Berkshire Hathaway into a conglomerate, will be remembered, in part, for comments like these.

Assisted Suicide Ends Life of Betty Rollin, Author and News Correspondent

Rollin, who lived in Manhattan, belonged to Compassion & Choices, an advocacy group that supports expanding access to end-of-life medicine.

An ‘Unsettling’ Drop in Life Expectancy for Men

The gap in life expectancy between men and women in the United States grew to its widest in nearly 30 years.

How Music Can Be Mental Health Care

More studies are needed to better understand why, but scientists do know that music engages multiple regions of the brain

Feds Rein In Use of Predictive Software That Limits Care for Medicare Advantage Patients

Plans are cutting off patients' coverage based on algorithms even if their doctors determine they still require nursing home care.

At 104, She Wondered: Could She Skydive Again?

Dorothy Hoffner, born in 1918, had survived both the Spanish flu and COVID pandemics, as well as her first skydiving attempt at age 100.

Music Student in Tune with Life at Retirement Community

A young pianist pursuing two master’s degrees is benefitting as much as seniors through her unique living arrangement.

How to Change Your Clients’ Mindset About Aging

You can’t stop the march of time, but you don’t have to dread it. Here are some ways to help shift your clients' thinking.

Rural Nursing Home Supporters Fear Proposed Staffing Standards Will Trigger More Closures

Regulators estimate 1,358 rural nursing homes would need to add nurses to meet the proposal's standard for round-the-clock coverage.

Live Like a Super-ager, Anywhere

The author of the “Blue Zones” books and Netflix docuseries discusses why people in select communities live longer, disability-free.

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Black Swan Fears Drive Caution, Plus 60/40 Three-Decade Performance

VIX sees record trading as looming economic and geopolitical risks keep investors cautious about a potential return of volatility.

Carson Group: Still Too Few Women in Wealth Management

Its latest report confirms the industry has made little progress in gender diversity despite a lot of talk.

Supreme Court Seems Wary of SEC’s In-House Tribunals Without Juries

The Supreme Court discussed a case involving a hedge fund manager in which the SEC brought a civil enforcement proceeding that charged he mislead investors.

Annuity Sales Continue March Upward

Annuity sales are set to have another record-breaking year, based on results in the third quarter.

Humana, Cigna in Talks to Merge

A deal would give Cigna a much greater foothold in the fast-growing market for managing federal Medicare plans for older Americans.

Aretha Franklin’s Sons Awarded Late Singer’s Real Estate

They now own the late singer's real estate after a judge ruled that a handwritten will found hidden in her sofa was the correct document.

The Wit and Wisdom of the Late Charlie Munger

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's deputy who helped transform Berkshire Hathaway into a conglomerate, will be remembered, in part, for comments like these.

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