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Buyers Guides

Whether you’re planning your retirement, aging in place, or simply looking for the best products and services, our guides provide expert reviews and top recommendations tailored to your needs.

Finance

Best Reverse Mortgage Lenders

We evaluated 20 popular brands and consulted experts to identify the best reverse mortgages based on transparency, service, and loan options.

Best Gold IRA Companies

We evaluated 28 well-known Gold IRAs and, after careful review, identified the 14 best options.

Best Structured Settlement

We evaluated 25 structured settlement companies and reviewed our top four choices.

Best Identity Theft Protection for Seniors

We evaluated top identity theft protection service providers to identify the best options for seniors.

Best Annuities

Annuities can be a great way to generate income during retirement. Read about our top picks.

Best Crypto IRA Companies

We evaluated 23 well-known Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency IRA companies and identified the best options.

Best Gold Dealers

We evaluated 30 well-known gold dealers and, after careful review, identified the six best choices.

Best Wills and Trusts

We evaluated the top online wills and trust providers and chose the best options.

Best Home Warranty

We evaluated well-known home warranty providers and, after careful review, identified the top choices you should consider.

Best Extended Car Warranties

We evaluated 12 popular extended auto warranty companies and chose our top six based on coverage, plan options, cost, and reviews.

Best Tax Relief

We evaluated 18 well-known tax relief companies and identified the top 5. Read reviews, get wise buyer tips, cost information, and more.

Best Robo Advisors for Retirees

Here are the top six robo-advisors for retirees, based on financial planning capabilities, fee structure, and portfolio diversification.

Aging in Place

Best Electric Wheelchairs

We evaluated 14 electric wheelchair models, and after a careful review identified the 4 best electric wheelchairs to buy.

Best Walk-in Tubs

After looking at 25 different walk-in bathtub companies, we recommend 3 American brands for superior safety and quality.

Best Stair Lift Companies

Learn about popular stair lift features, read stairlift reviews and view our selections for the best stair lift companies.

Best Mattresses for Seniors

Discover comfortable mattress features for seniors, read mattress reviews, and explore our top picks for the best mattress companies.

Best Adjustable Beds for Seniors

Adjustable beds are a great option for those with pain or have limited mobility. Check out adjustable bed reviews, buying tips and company comparisons.

Best Home Elevators

We evaluated 14 of the best home elevator companies, carefully weighing a variety of factors and selected our top picks.

Best Walk-In Showers

We evaluated 22 well-known walk-in shower companies, and after careful review identified the best 6 choices.

Best Wheelchair Lifts

To help you compare wheelchair lifts, we evaluated nine wheelchair lift companies and found the four best choices.

Best Wheelchair Vans

We compared 15 van companies and picked the best based on cost, customization, quality, reliability and ratings.

Insurance

Best Medicare Supplement

After reviewing Medicare supplemental insurance policies, we recommend these top companies for the best coverage.

Best Medicare Advantage Plans for Seniors

We evaluated 15 well-known medicare advantage plans, and after careful review identified the 6 best medicare advantage companies.

Best Life Insurance for Seniors

We reviewed many of the top insurance options for individuals over 55, and gathered our top picks.

Best Car Insurance for Seniors

We evaluated 17 car insurance companies based on policy types, prices, and customer feedback. Here are our top choices.

Best Disability Insurance for Seniors

We evaluated disability insurance companies with seniors in mind and selected the top companies to help you find the best disability insurance company.

Best Dental Insurance for Seniors

We compared dental insurance companies based on the cost of premiums, the number of in-network dentists and overall cost savings.

Best Vision Insurance for Seniors

We evaluated 17 vision insurance companies and selected the top companies to help you find the best vision insurance company.

Best Long Term Care Insurance for Seniors

Check out our top picks for long-term care insurance companies. Read about tips for choosing long-term care insurance and compare companies.

Best Burial and Final Expense Insurance

Burial insurance comes in different types depending on how much you need. Read about types, pricing, advantages and disadvantages.

Best Life Settlement Companies

We evaluated 22 life settlement companies to help you find those with the highest level of industry experience.

Health

Best Medical Alert Systems for Seniors

We compared eight of the top medical alert systems for seniors in to help you a system that has the features you need.

Best Hearing Aids

We evaluated 32 well-known hearing aid brands, performed long-term testing, and consulted audiologists to help identify the best options.

Best OTC Hearing Aids

We evaluated 16 OTC hearing aid brands, performed extensive testing, and consulted audiologists to help identify the best options.

Best Prescription Discount Cards for Seniors

Prescription discount cards let you compare prices and offer discounts on prescription drugs, see our top picks for the best cards.

Best Automatic Pill Dispensers

We evaluated 36 automatic pill dispensers, and after careful review identified the best automatic pill dispensers available.

Best Portable Oxygen Concentrators

We researched the top portable oxygen concentrators and selected the best options by price, features, warranty and battery life.

Best Hearing Amplifiers

We evaluated 28 hearing amplifiers to help you find highly rated products. We considered consumer reviews, technology, cost and comfort.

Best CPAP Machines

This guide covers CPAP machine types, features and costs as well as our top CPAP machine companies.

Best CPAP Cleaners

We researched CPAP sanitation technologies, features, warranties, and costs to choose our top picks.

Best CPAP Masks

We evaluated prices, features, warranties, and comfort to help you find the best CPAP mask for your needs.

Lifestyle

Best Senior Dating Sites

We evaluated 13 senior dating sites and selected 5 after testing them out. Read reviews of our top picks and tips for choosing a senior dating site.

Best Long Distance Moving Companies

After looking at 40 different moving companies and talking with agents from 12 of those companies, here’s our top picks.

Best Senior Moving Services

Looking to relocate, downsize or setup an estate sale? We compared nine of the top-rated senior moving services and reviewed our top three picks.

Best Cell Phones for Seniors

Read about the best cell phones for seniors and check out cell phone company reviews, pricing, and tips.

Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

Learn about the best cell phone plans for seniors, read our reviews about top providers, and compare pricing.

Best Car Shipping Companies

We evaluated top car shipping companies, and after carefully reviewing each one, identified the best car shippers.

Best Home Security Systems for Seniors

We evaluated 15 well-known home security systems, and after careful review identified the 4 best home security systems.

Best Matchmaking Services

We chose the best matchmaking services based on brand reputation, price, and track record of helping singles find love.

Best Meal Delivery for Seniors

We reviewed 11 meal delivery services, we identified the six best options. These meal delivery services prioritize nutrition, affordability, and selection.

Best Mobility Scooters

We evaluated top mobility scooter models, and after a careful review identified the best mobility scooters to consider.

Best Hot Tubs

Hot tubs provide relaxation and offer many health benefits including soothing sore joints and muscles. Read below to see hot tub reviews, pricing and features.

Best Rideshare Services for Seniors

We evaluated popular rideshare services that provide safe and convenient transportation services specifically for seniors.