In todays Internet-connected world, people accrue vast amounts of digital assets. Managing ones digital estate is an important issue for those connecting to the Internet. Even fewer said they had taken any action to prepare for the management of their digital legacy. In many cases, the digital assets will be lost. Most play solo, and grandmothers are the most avid gamers.
This important consumer protection will take on added significance as prescription drug prices continue to rise. Adults 65-plus are at greatest risk.
Interviews were conducted in February and March 2016 with human resources staff, diversity officers, and program managers. Companies are devoting significant resources to ensuring their workforces are diverse and that all employees have a voice.
Individuals denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition would likely rely on high-risk pools to access health insurance. That decision is now pending appeal. 
The authors will discuss their findings and recommendations. Interactive questions and answers from webinar participants will follow. To view the webinar clickhere. Helping to prevent caregiver burnout can delay or prevent costly placement in a nursing home. Findings This study finds that managed care can lead the way in advancing person- and family-centered care. This research offers practical tools and guidance for care coordinators who work for health plans. Not all family caregivers need services, but some do....
People who have health insurance coverage through large employers may assume the health care debate wont affect them. In fact, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) could negatively affect them in several ways. That decision is now pending appeal. 
The standard default contribution rate for retirement plans is 3 percent of an employees net pay- but is this enough to provide a comfortable retirement? Job Loss, Health Problems Worsen Debt Among Adults 50+ A new AARP survey on debt among adults 50+ reveals that crises such as job loss, health problems, and the high cost of living can worsen debt problems. Saving for Retirement Is a Struggle for Older Chicagoans...
More than 19 million low-income pay more than 30 percent of their income toward housing. These trust funds serve housing needs of low-income families in nearly all states and over 400 localities. Closing the affordable-housing gap should be a top policy priority. Housing trust funds are one tool to help provide a policy-based solution.
The analysis also found wide state-by-state variation in the prevalence of preexisting conditions among older adults. That decision is now pending appeal. 
Financial assets, not just income, are essential to economic security. Black and Latino pre-retirees typically have lower liquid savings levels than White pre-retirees with similar incomes.
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is the federal governments primary vehicle for producing affordable rental housing. The LIHTC has generated over 3 million housing units since its inception. 
The privacy and security of online information is a key concern for those using Internet-connected devices. In addition, frequent media stories highlight examples of large-scale data breaches and hacking of Internet-connected devices. Most play solo, and grandmothers are the most avid gamers.
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