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Oko_SwanOmurphy/istockphoto 12 Winter Skin Care Tips for Seniors
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Our skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did.” As we get older, bones and veins are often more visible,…
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InnerVisionPRO/istockphoto 12 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Marriage From Senior Couples
According to the Bowling Green State University National Center for Family & Marriage Research, only 7 percent of current marriages have made it to the 50-year mark, and only about 26% of adults aged 70 and older have been married…
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magnez2/istockphoto 20 Top Cities Every Fashion Lover Should Visit
Fashion is no longer a strictly geographic affair. Thanks to online shopping, even folks in far-flung corners can be as stylish as those scraping by in cities. Boutiques are no longer limited by who walks in the door, but to…
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Arx0nt/istockphoto I Switched Out Cereal for Oatmeal for Breakfast — Here’s What I Learned
Ditching Cereal I love cereal for breakfast — to me it tastes like milk and cookies. Unfortunately, when I realized that it also has roughly the nutritional value of milk and cookies, I figured it was time for a change.…
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Africa Studio/shutterstock 17 Scrumptious Cake Recipes for Chocoholics
Chocolate cake can be an indulgence, but it doesn’t have to be — at least when it comes to your wallet. While whole cakes can top $30 at a fancy bakery, any self-respecting chocolate lover with an oven and a…
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RuslanDashinsky/istockphoto 14 Best Winter Activities for Retirees to Stay in Shape
Staying active during the dead of winter when most of us want to hibernate until temperatures rise can be challenging at any age. For seniors, in particular, it can be difficult to find activities that are both enjoyable and safe.…
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stellalevi/istockphoto “Airline Fees Comparison”
In This Article: Change/Cancellation Fees Baggage Fees Pets and Unaccompanied Minors Which Airlines Charge for Bags? How to Avoid Paying for Extra Luggage Do Airlines Charge for Carry-ons? Which Airline…
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EmirMemedovski/istockphoto Not Into Football? Try These 10 Super Bowl Alternatives
Football agnostics seeking an escape from the Super Bowl may be the real winners on Feb. 3. While most Americans are glued to the screen rooting for their favorite team…
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Yuganov Konstantin/shutterstock 20 Cheap or Free Things to Enjoy on a Snow Day
Stuck at home on an unexpected day off from work or school? Netflix binges are definitely a strong contender for snow days, but there are plenty of other ways to…
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©TripAdvisor 26 Secluded Romantic Getaways Around the World
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to begin researching a romantic escape. From secluded island getaways in Cambodia to rustic, remote cabins in Alaska, there…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto Charlotte Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
On those downright exhausting days when you struggle to find time to feed yourself, the idea of cooking dinner for the family may seem like a nightmare. Fortunately, you can…
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Sean_Warren/istockphoto 42 Craziest Foods Worth Trying at Stadiums Across the U.S.
One of the best things about seeing sports live is eating. Stadiums and arenas love to incorporate favorite local dishes into the menu and emulate fair and festival food. The…
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fstop123/istockphoto 26 Best Hollywood Movies About Getting Older
Cinema is now over 100 years old. While few of the audience members from those first silent films are still with us, Hollywood has not forgotten the earlier generations. Over…
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Nutnarin Khetwong/shutterstock 50 Ways to Get Creative With Your Popcorn
Popcorn is a favorite among those who love to snack and save money. For just a few cents per serving, home-popped kernels are also the ultimate in versatility. From salty…
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solarseven/shutterstock 12 Amazing and Affordable Adventure Vacations
Instead of paying an arm and a leg for a fancy hotel room in a tourist trap resort, get outdoors, have some fun, and take some chances on your next…
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zimmytws/istockphoto Financial Infidelity: How to Save Your Marriage and Bank Account
Think back on the last fight you had with your partner. Chances are good that it involved money. Arguments about money occur at least monthly for about one-third of couples,…
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Sidekick/istockphoto The Best Electric Guitars for Beginners
Whether you daydream of being a rock ‘n’ roll star or just want to learn how to strum along to your favorite songs, you’ll need a good-quality guitar to get…
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Andrey_Popov/shutterstock 15 Ways You Will Lose Money by Getting a Divorce
Whatever drives a couple to divorce, it’s all but guaranteed that the emotional turmoil that results will be joined by financial stress. The process isn’t cheap, and not all the…
