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Tips for Splitting Caregiving Costs Between Siblings
By Bruce Horovitz, AARP January 2023 Practical ways to approach sharing parents’ long-term care expenses. Jaclyn Strauss has four words...
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Jan 28, 20234 min read


Best Foods for Blood Pressure (and 6 worst)
By Hallie Levine, AARP January 2023 Help control your blood pressure numbers by watching what’s on your plate. Nearly half of all adults...
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Jan 28, 20236 min read


Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!
By Mike Adams Good riddance to 2022. It was a rotten year. I am not happy with the results, but we learned from 2008 and 2000 that these...
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Jan 27, 20234 min read


How Do Baby Boomers Affect the Economy?
By Ben Casselman, The Morning NYT The baby boomers are (finally) retiring. That could reshape the economy for decades. Staying power The...
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Jan 23, 20234 min read


How is the General Enrollment Period (GEP) for Medicare Different This Year?
Dear Marci, I missed my Initial Enrollment Period so am now planning to enroll this month during the General Enrollment Period. I’ve been...
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Jan 23, 20232 min read


What are some Cyber Security Tips?
This article below outlines "What are some Cyber Security Tips" to help you stay safe online. Article Submitted by: Jeffrey B. Miller,...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
Have You Thought About the Legacy You Will Leave Behind?
By Johanna Munson, Peace of Mind Guide Have you thought about (and taken action on) the legacy you will leave behind for those who will...
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Dec 29, 20222 min read


Why is Pickleball so Popular?
By June DeMelo, NY Times, December 2022 Everyone and their mother seems to be playing. What’s the draw — and is it really a workout? Now...
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Dec 26, 20226 min read


MSC Cruises Plans Fourth U.S. Homeport in Texas
By Alison Fox, T&L, December 2022 “The prospect of developing a new homeport in Galveston is exciting because it represents a big step in...
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Dec 26, 20222 min read


How to Make Your Home Safe for an Aging Parent
By Sharon Jayson, AARP Small changes — and big ones, too — can be put in place to accommodate your loved one. With loved ones living...
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Dec 26, 20225 min read


Foods to Help Your Acid Reflux or Heartburn
By Barbara Stepko, AARP, December 2022 Tweak your diet with these 16 foods to help banish the burn before it becomes GERD. The meal may...
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Dec 26, 20228 min read


10 Steps to Take as You Get Ready to Retire
By Donna Fuscaldo, AARP, December 2022 Start planning now for the lifestyle you want and what you’ll need financially to get there. A...
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Dec 26, 20226 min read


Risks and Latest Treatments for Hearing Loss
By Elizabeth Agnvall, AARP, Dec 2022 Experts Demystify Hearing Loss A discussion covering the crucial connection between health and...
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Dec 22, 20223 min read


10 Surprising Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis
By Barbara Hannah Grufferman, AARP Dec 2022 10 Risks for Osteoporosis — and Its Early Warning Signs Know the habits that can weaken your...
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Dec 22, 20228 min read


Will There Be A Recession?
By Mike Adams The answer is almost for sure “yes and no”. Yes and No? There are certain industries that have already entered a recession...
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Dec 22, 20225 min read


10 Surprising Causes of Back Pain
By Kimberly Goad and Beth Howards, AARP, updated November 2022 Lifestyle adjustments could help prevent chronic lumbar challenges. If an...
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Nov 24, 20226 min read
COPD and Lung Disease Symptoms you shouldn't ignore
By Rachel Nania, AARP November 2022 Often attributed to routine illnesses or age, these symptoms could signal something more serious. A...
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Nov 24, 20224 min read
Password Hacking is NOT Magic
By Laura Moynihan Two-question survey: Question 1: Have you ever wondered how a magician pulls a dove out of a pocket that seemed empty...
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Nov 24, 20228 min read


The Notorious VWB
By Denise Stoughton Bainbridge Islands Most Wanted VW Beetle I knew mailboxing would be fun, what I didn’t know was that it might land me...
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Nov 24, 20223 min read
Talking about End of Life at Family Gatherings
By Johanna Munson HERE’S HOW TO START THOSE AWKWARD CONVERSATIONS… The dining room table is already groaning with food, more people keep...
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Nov 22, 20225 min read
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