Roth IRA conversions become more popular as Generation X gets older. Should you make the switch?
February 13, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET A Look at Roth Conversions and Retirement Savings A Roth conversion is essentially moving assets from a traditional retirement account, like an IRA or 401(k), into a Roth IRA. The catch? You pay income tax on the amount you convert in that tax year. However, the upside is that […]
High-end buyers are renewing their affection for older homes.
Newer homes aren’t always perceived as better. That’s evident in many coastal markets, where buyers show a preference for older homes with character, even if they’re smaller. Recent studies reveal a notable divide in the luxury real estate market. Properties in older coastal cities tend to be smaller and older, whereas newer, larger homes are […]
Girl recounts encounter with ‘older,’ ‘racist’ man in MAGA hat during ICE protest and defends other teens involved in the altercation.
Teen’s Encounter at Immigration Protest A 16-year-old girl recounted in a video interview how she confronted an older man sporting a MAGA hat during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in Texas. She labeled him as an “old man” and a “racist,” while also addressing her fellow teenage participants. “I never imagined it would escalate […]
Brain condition increases dementia risk four times in older adults, research shows
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy’s Impact on Dementia Risk A little-known condition called cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) could significantly increase the risk of dementia among older adults, as suggested by a preliminary study from the American Heart Association. CAA involves the accumulation of proteins in the brain that weaken blood vessels. According to the association, these protein […]
Older adults alerted that savings accounts may be shut down due to inactivity, even with interest.
Many Americans think their money is safe in trusted banks or credit unions, and they often assume it’s a simple, set-it-and-forget-it situation. But this mindset might actually put their funds at risk. Just last week, my cousin reached out to me in a panic. She’s a retiree who had invested her life savings—over six figures—into […]
Melania documentary has a successful opening weekend thanks to older women
Melania Trump Discusses Her Documentary On “Fox & Friends Weekend,” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy interviewed Melania Trump regarding her documentary titled “Melania.” This documentary chronicles her life during the twenty days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Interestingly, the audience demographic for the film was quite atypical, with older women largely driving its impressive […]
George Zinn, an older man who wrongly said he shot Charlie Kirk to divert police attention, sentenced for child sex offenses
A 71-year-old man, George Ginn, who falsely claimed to have shot conservative figure Charlie Kirk, was sentenced to prison after being found with troubling sexual images of minors. Ginn admitted guilt on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after police discovered inappropriate photos on his phone while they were detaining him at Utah […]
Older man who incorrectly admitted to shooting Charlie Kirk sentenced to prison
Man Sentenced for False Confession Related to Shooting An elderly man was caught on video shouting, “Shoot!” after Charlie Kirk made an erroneous confession regarding a shooting incident. The man, 71-year-old George Ginn, pleaded no contest to a third-degree obstruction of justice charge. This confusion unfolded after Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University […]
“I’m Older Than ICE”: Zohran Mamdani Responds When Called Out on His Anti-Enforcement Comments
Mayor Mamdani Discusses Immigration and ICE on ABC News New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, a member of the Socialist Democratic party, shared his views in a recent ABC News interview, suggesting that he doesn’t find Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) necessary due to its relatively recent establishment. During the interview, host Jonathan Karl asked […]
Appreciation for finally assisting the older generation
Intergenerational Tensions Rise Over Tax Cuts There’s a reason that some are calling this the Golden Age. Young internet users, specifically Zoomers and millennials, are rallying around Senate Republicans who are highlighting a $6,000 tax break for seniors, part of what’s now called the Working Families Tax Cut, originally the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. […]