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August 30, 2020 New CDC report shows 94% of COVID-19 deaths in US had contributing conditions
July 1, 2020 Inovio's experimental Covid-19 vaccine moving to Warp Speed after positive study results
June 18, 2020 Further US lockdowns not needed, Fauci tells AFP
June 8, 2020 Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is ‘very rare,’ WHO says
May 28, 2020 'Social distancing': how a 1950s phrase came to dominate 2020
May 24, 2020 White House Restricts Travel From Brazil, Where Coronavirus Cases Near 350,000
May 19, 2020 Mnuchin, Powell defend government’s efforts to revive economy as senators press for answers
May 18, 2020 Coronavirus could soon be tested by sneezing onto your phone
May 14, 2020 Why Has Covid-19 Hit Seniors So Hard?

It's not one thing, it's everything. Older people are more likely to catch the disease, to suffer from it more severely, and to have a tougher recovery.

April 30, 2020 Turkey claims success treating COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine
April 24, 2020 Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say
March 19, 2020 How to stay financially sound during the coronavirus pandemic
March 1, 2019 Congress introduces bills to lower cost of drugs and get them out sooner
January 10, 2019 Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards for 2019

Some good financial advice, though mixed in with advertising for their partners.

December 10, 2014 Chained COLA: A Social Security Cut
December 10, 2014 Amnesty and Your Social Security
February 14, 2014 5 ways to cover assisted living expenses
February 14, 2014 Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
February 14, 2014 Tips for the elderly on shopping and eating healthy

This column is written by experts in the aging, care giving, home health, hospice and home care fields to keep you informed about growing older.

February 14, 2014 10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

The Boomerater Report explores questions you should ask when choosing a financial advisor. Here is a question from a Boomerater member: "What are the things to consider when choosing a financial advisor? I don't have a lot to invest, but want to make sure the investments I do have are safe and positioned to grow. Also, I want to make sure I'm on the right track to maximize my retirement income."

February 14, 2014 Seniors Are Spending More on Mortgages, Credit Cards

Everyone has a different dream about retirement. Perhaps yours involves travel, taking the grandkids to museums, moving to your favorite part of the country or dedicating more time to your hobbies.

Debt likely isn't in the plans - no one dreams of living in debt, of course, but it's increasingly a reality for older Americans. A new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis shows that senior citizens are taking on more credit card, mortgage and home equity debt than ever.

January 4, 2014 More New Taxes and Fees: How You'll Pay for Obamacare in 2014
January 4, 2014 Veterans Admin. Dysfunction is a Preview of Obamacare
New CDC report shows 94% of COVID-19 deaths in US had contributing conditions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data last week that depicts how many Americans who have died from COVID-19 also had other contributing conditions.