It twists, it turns, it goes up, it comes down and it even has the uncanny ability to make many of us feel a bit wobbly and nauseous. The economic roller coaster has taken all of us for a wild ride, particularly over the past year. So what can you do now to help gain back some control over your financial life?

As children, many baby boomers went through a familiar right of passage -- the IQ test their parents forced on them to learn just how intelligent they were. Today, many of those baby boomers are increasingly concerned about their “retirement IQ,” or where the stand on the path to a successful retirement.

If you couldn’t hear well, would you wait five to nine years or longer to address the problem? Many people do just that. The average age of first-time hearing aid users is 67, yet the Better Hearing Institute reports that nearly half of all people with hearing loss are younger than 55. Why the delay in seeking help?

Boomers can take heart in some surprising news released in recent weeks by Eons.com about the longevity of 50-plus Americans. Their research, which examined the projected lifespan of Americans who have already celebrated their 50th birthday, showed that the roughly 450,000 people who completed the Eons Longevity Calculator will live to age 90 or more!

Enhancing a woman's self-confidence, by giving her the support and tools she needs to manage her changing appearance during cancer treatment, provides renewed hope.

The holiday season has passed. Family gatherings, guests from afar and the special times you shared together have taken their place among your most cherished memories. Post holiday however, you might continue to feel troubled by the realization that your parents, grandparents or other aging loved ones seemed less able to function physically and/or mentally in their daily lives.

With America’s population aging, billions of dollars are spent each year on senior care expenses. But with economic worries affecting many families, cutting costs has become more important than ever. With a little creativity, seniors and their families can save a substantial amount of money.