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New Scam Targeting Checked Bags
By Michael Cappetta, T+L, Oct 2025 Here's what you need to know. Scammers are reportedly stealing baggage tags to file fake “lost...
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6 hours ago2 min read
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Green Burials
Green Burials are Easy to Start Green burial is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those who prefer to reduce their...
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6 days ago1 min read
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Insider Secrets from a Top Emergency Room Doctor
By Eric Spitznagel, AARP, August 2025 T ips to help you get better care, avoid common mistakes and navigate the emergency room with...
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Sep 187 min read
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An Ethel Gathering Group Sees Growth Records
I just came across this group on AARP and I thought I definitely need to bring it to your attention Compass & Clock readers. Did you...
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Sep 172 min read
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11 Diet Tips That Can Relieve Chronic Pain
By Sanjay Gupta M.D. , AARP, August 2025 What you eat can help ease chronic pain. These diet tips can lower inflammation and support...
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Sep 163 min read
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Medicare Part B Premium Expected to Top $200 a Month in 2026
By Tony Pugh, AARP, September 2025 Key takeaways Trustees’ premium estimate for 2025  was correct. Rising health care costs  are big...
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Sep 166 min read
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Communication is the Key to Caregiving According to Kevin & Kyra
By Donna Freydkin, AARP, July 2025 Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Believe Communication is the ‘Foundation of Caregiving." "The ‘Best You...
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Sep 154 min read
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A Simple Request to get a Bigger Hotel Room for Free
By Andrea Romano, T+L Travelers are always looking for tricks to get the most out of their vacation budgets. While surprise free upgrades...
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Sep 83 min read
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Funeral Shipments Via Air
Losing a loved one can be especially difficult when families are separated by long distances and international borders. In our modern...
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Sep 73 min read
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The Lies Wall Street Tells Us
By Mike Adams Suppose you received an email from an advisor that recommended you buy stock AB and hold for a month. You watch, and the...
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Sep 76 min read
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October is Global Breast Cancer Awareness
Top breast cancer awareness tips:Â Know Your Body & Risk Perform breast self-exams: Familiarize yourself with your breasts so you can...
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Sep 71 min read
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I Retired Early and Now Travel the World and Live in Airbnbs
By Rachel Chang, T+L August 2025 For Travel + Leisure’s column Traveling As, we’re talking to travelers about what it’s like to explore...
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Aug 268 min read
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What to Know Before Traveling During Hurricane Season, According to a Native Floridian
By Skye Sherman, T+L July 2025 KEY POINTS: 2025 is expected to see an above-average hurricane season, making smart planning essential....
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Aug 268 min read
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Will New Vaccine Recommendations Affect Your Fall Flu Shot?
By Rachel Nania, AARP, August 2025 Key takeaways Recommendations for thimerosal-free may be confusing . Thimerosal is a preservative ...
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Aug 255 min read
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How the "Big O" Changes with Age
By Ellen Uzelac, AARP, August 2025 Hormone levels, medication: Here’s why sex might not be as intense as you get older — and what to do...
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Aug 244 min read
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Common Causes of Hearing Loss
By Jeanette Beebe & Sarah Gleim, AARP updated August 2025 There are many reasons we have hearing problems, including aging. When you...
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Aug 248 min read
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What to do with the Cremated Remains
Cremation is on the rise. Cremation continues to rise in popularity over traditional burial with over 50% of Americans now opting to be...
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Aug 202 min read
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We Warned You!!! It Is Happening!!
By Mike Adams Since 2016 we have been warning about the return of inflation. We have been building the assets in client portfolios with...
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Aug 204 min read
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What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Health
By Adam Rosenbluth MD, AARP, June 2025 How do I know if my poop is healthy? Dr. Adam discusses the shape of healthy stools, how often you...
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Jul 134 min read
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My Doctor Dad Tells Me to Always Travel with These
B y Alesandra Dubin, T+L July 2025 My doctor dad tells me never to forget these crucial items when I travel. He's been a doctor for 20...
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Jul 136 min read
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