Life After 50
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Stop Believing These Ridiculous Myths About Aging
Aging is a battle we all fight, and there are countless products designed to tap into our collective vanity — and wallets. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that not all anti-aging products, promises, and schemes are effective. Far…
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Best and Worst States for Older Workers
While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the careers of older workers match up might depend on the…
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The Hidden Costs of Relocating for Retirement
When it comes to retirement, minimizing living expenses is a key part of making a nest egg last for as long as possible. Quite often, that effort involves relocating to a cheaper part of the country (or the world), where…
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22 Things Older Shoppers Should Buy at Costco
Shopping at Costco makes a lot of sense as you get older, even if you’re an empty nester. The warehouse club promises savings that shouldn’t be ignored during an economic downturn like this pandemic — doubly so if you’re on…
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The Biggest Buzzwords the Year You Were Born
Merriam-Webster says buzzwords come in two versions: They’re typically words or phrases with a technical background (often used to impress laymen) or terms with a cultural or popular connection (often slang). Here’s a grab bag of buzzwords with influences stemming…
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Age Pays: 130+ Senior Discounts (Some Starting at Age 50!)
Types of Discounts: Restaurants Hotels Retail Travel & Transportation Gifts & Entertainment Education & Services Health Aging doesn’t always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older and help cut…
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Best Perks for Seniors in All 50 States
There are financial benefits to getting older. Supermarkets, drugstores, restaurant chains, and retail outlets offer senior discounts. And it doesn’t stop there. All 50 states give seniors unique opportunities to save…
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The Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors: AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile
In This Article: Compare Unlimited Plans for Seniors Compare Limited Talk, Text, and Data Plans for Seniors What Is the Cheapest Cell Phone Plan for Seniors? Phone Plan FAQs Network…
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25 Senior Discounts to Help Stretch the Holiday Budget
Holiday merriment comes with a price, even (and in some cases especially) during a pandemic, when prices have gone up on some essentials and other items due to high demand.…
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SNAP and Other Low Income Relief Programs for Seniors
From housing and food to health care and transportation, low-income seniors can take advantage of a huge range of benefits — as long as they know what’s available to them. Some…
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Best and Worst Impacts of Trump’s First Term on Seniors
The most controversial and divisive president in modern American history, Donald Trump won 53% of the vote among people 50 and older in 2016, according to AARP, although older voters…
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America’s Healthiest States for Seniors, Ranked
Senior health is an acute concern everywhere, but some states are doing a far better job of addressing it. According to the Census Bureau, adults 65 and older are now…
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These Grocery Stores Have Special Hours for Seniors and Other At-Risk Shoppers
Worried customers have crowded supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and big-box stores in recent days, clearing shelves of pantry staples and household supplies as they hunker down during the coronavirus pandemic. In…
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25 Places in America With the Most Seniors
The population of older adults in the U.S. may be expected to nearly double to 98 million by 2060, according to World Atlas, but right now people over 65 make…
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12 Best Credit Cards for Seniors
Seniors have different spending priorities and financial realities than those who are younger. This is often tied to the fact that seniors are living on a fixed income made up…
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25 Cities With the Most Working Seniors
Maybe it’s financial need. Maybe it’s a desire to stay active, or professional pride. Whatever the reason, seniors are working longer. A recently released study from Provision Living, which operates…
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Best Cities for Single Seniors
Being single isn’t a status reserved just for the young. According to the Census Bureau, around 20 million Americans age 65 and older are currently single, and the good news…
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Why Is HIV/AIDS a Surprising Killer Among Seniors?
National HIV/AIDS Day and Aging Awareness Day fall on the same date — and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS diagnoses are surprisingly…
