June Fletcher is a Business Reporter and Editor with a focus on the economy, finance, banking and wealth management for the Naples Daily News. She produces the Minding Your Money web video series that appears in their Business section.

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Empty nesters and seniors need different types of housing as they get older. Will economics allow you to sell your current home for a price that allows you...

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Although many seniors will remodel their homes so that they can "age in place," others move to a smaller place in an active adult community, assisted...

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With some advance planning and expert tips in your arsenal, seniors and caregivers can both enjoy some fresh air, tasty food and good company at...


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As they near the end of their working days, middle-income boomers are discovering that they haven't saved enough. They also may be underestimating...

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Gardening is a popular hobby, but bending, kneeling and working the soil can become physically challenging with age. Experienced gardeners share their...

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Everyone wants and needs a little sunshine, but the sun's rays can be damaging to an elderly person's skin. Dermatologist Arielle Kauvar talks about ways...

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Caregivers should think twice before quitting a job. When caregivers cut their hours or quit their jobs to take care of elderly parents, their own pension...

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Older adults are at higher risk for overheating and heat stroke for several reasons. Use these tips to ensure your loved one stays cool and hydrated during...

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Studies that looked at veterans and retired professional athletes found that those who were more likely to suffer blows to the head that cause traumatic...

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Aging eyes need special care, but seniors don't always get it. Seniors don't often complain when they can't see well. Seniors should see an optometrist to be...

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Middle-age and senior Americans have been disproportionately hit by foreclosure rescue scammers. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim if you are...

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More than one in six Americans working a full- or part-time job are caregivers of the elderly or disabled. Working caregivers cost the economy $25.2 billion...

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Most working caregivers are caring for elderly parents who either live with them or within 10 miles of their homes. Caregivers are spending 13 days a...

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Humans have large brains, but they shrink over time--affecting areas associated with Alzheimer's Disease. The same isn't true of our closest primate...

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After a series of recalls and an alarming rise in adverse events, a new report is calling for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to replace its 35-year old...

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Gout, a type of arthritis, now afflicts 8.3 million Americans, mostly men and seniors. Fatter waistlines and hypertension are largely to blame, and the risk...

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Researchers have found that people who live a long life don't necessarily lead healthier lives than the rest of us-- instead, longevity genes may buffer the...

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Finding activities that appeal to elderly men can be tricky, but senior living communities are offering more hobbies and amenities geared towards male...

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Family members who are caring for elderly loved ones are contributing more unpaid labor to society than two years ago, and that's straining families to the...

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