As the massive baby-boomer generation is entering its seventh decade, most of us are aware of the aging of America.

Most Americans are keenly aware of the gender pay gap. Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, for every $1.00 a man earns, a woman earns only about $0.82. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

If you’re a woman, odds are you’re going to live longer than the average man. Life expectancy has skyrocketed over the past century for everyone, going up, on average, 30 years—but women clearly hold the biological advantage when it comes to longevity.

Market highs, ever-rising college costs and uncertainty about taxes had Wall Street Journal readers looking to advice that cut through the noise.

Already, 40 million Americans are providing care to an adult family member or friend, most often to an aging parent or spouse.

Caregiving is becoming America’s new normal. Already, 40 million Americans are providing 37 billion hours of care per year to someone they love—mostly to aging parents, grandparents, and their own spouses.

What is the secret to a happy retirement? With 76 million baby boomers beginning to enter retirement, more and more of us are asking that very question.

Adult children accustomed to having Mom and Dad give them $200 here, $500 there may be in for a rude awaking.

Adult children accustomed to having Mom and Dad give them $200 here, $500 there may be in for a rude awaking.