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Coca-Cola to Launch New Soda With Cane Sugar: Will It Really Be Healthier?
Coca-Cola is saying so long to high-fructose corn syrup and hello to cane sugar for a new soda launch this fall. “As part of its ongoing innovation agenda, this fall in the United States, the company plans to launch an offering made with U.S. cane sugar to expand its Trademark Coca-Cola product range,” the company said in a…
Read MoreShould Retirees Buy a Home With a Reverse Mortgage?
How do you buy a home after retiring? If you have one that’s paid for, you could sell and use the proceeds to buy another. You could raid your savings if you have enough. Or you could get a mortgage if you have enough income and good credit. But even if that’s possible, who wants…
Read MorePrevent 4th of July Firework Injuries by Taking These Simple Steps
Fireworks are the pinnacle of many Fourth of July celebrations, and while they can be festive and fun, they can also land you in the emergency room if you don’t take proper precautions, experts warn. About 250 people a day wind up in the ER with fireworks-related injuries in the month before and after Independence…
Read MoreBiking in Mid-Life May Lower the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Trading car keys in for a bike helmet may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. Researchers say biking on a regular basis may even help increase the size of a brain region that’s important to memory. They analyzed data from nearly 480,000 people who reported on the types of…
Read MoreHow Reverse for Purchase can help baby boomer borrowers
Older Americans are sitting on more than $12 trillion in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)/Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index. These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to help allocate their home equity and make it more durable over the next 20 to 30 years. According to data from Statista,…
Read MoreReverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about
Did you know that in 2022, both younger and older Baby Boomers made up the largest generation of American homebuyers? This cohort accounted for 1,950,000 properties — equating to 39% of total homes purchased! With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and…
Read MoreOlder Americans are increasingly reliant on credit cards to cover basic living expenses
Nearly half of older Americans are reliant on using credit cards to cover basic living expenses they don’t have the cash for. And nearly 20% of this cohort consistently relied on this type of high-interest debt on a monthly basis over the past year, according to survey results released this week by AARP. These basic…
Read MoreA Good Night’s Sleep Is a Powerful Weapon During Cold and Flu Season
A lot of your family and friends are probably battling the sniffles, a full-fledged cold or the flu right now. One way to protect yourself — climb into bed and get a good night’s sleep. “Sleep is critically important to maintaining a healthy immune system, and so we need to sleep enough. And we need…
Read More5 Common Real Estate Closing Day Surprises and How To Deal With Them
A real estate closing is an anxiety-inducing time, even if it goes smoothly. Add something unexpected, and it will throw you for a loop. I was thrilled when the sellers accepted my offer on a teardown lot in McLean, VA—the perfect place to build my own “Downton Abbey”–style manor. And the deal went forward without a hitch—that…
Read MoreGood Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient’s mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries. “Addressing overall mental health during the recovery process from hip fractures is crucial,” concludes study senior author…
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