Kathryn Pomroy

1 day ago | kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy

Aging. Arthritis, heart disease and dementia. That doesn’t exactly sound like hopeful aspirations for a future you. But here’s the thing. Aging isn’t all bad, and much of how you view growing old has to do with your mental makeup. The fact is, not everyone gets to be 40 and have wrinkles. Or, like Bill Gates, Pete Townshend of the Who and David Attenborough, not everyone gets to live out their lifelong dreams as an OG.

4 days ago | kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy

Although somewhat controversial, options exist for expats, business professionals, and retirees to gain legal residency in another country, for the right price. So-called ‘Golden Visas’ allow individuals to live, work, and study in a country in exchange for a significant investment in that nation's economy. These programs often provide a pathway to citizenship after a certain period of residency.

5 days ago | kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy

The number of Americans living to 100 and beyond is expected to quadruple by 2054, according to projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. A century ago, the average lifespan was about 71 years. While it's true that people are living longer, new research from Nationwide Retirement Institute and The American College of Financial Services — The College — reveals a troubling disconnect — millions face a growing risk of outliving their savings due to poor financial planning.

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy

President Trump’s first 100 days in office sparked concerns over U.S. tariffs, upended global trade and caused significant volatility in financial markets. However, in the last week or so, major stock indexes rose and the dollar gained against the euro and other currencies while gold fell as the White House signaled a willingness to de-escalate its trade war with China and China signaled it was open to trade talks.

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy

Once called the ‘silent epidemic,’ dementia is far from silent. For years, experts have painted a bleak picture about so-called digital dementia, a term that says smartphones, computers and other technology lead to the slow erosion of memory, attention, and higher function, making our minds lazy and weak. But one recent study, published last month in the journal Nature Human Behavior, flips that narrative.