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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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5 Often-Overlooked Veterans’ Benefits
Retirement Living

5 Often-Overlooked Veterans’ Benefits

Paul Lawrence, PhD | April 25, 2023

Military veterans who served even decades ago might not be aware of all the benefits available to them today. Some…

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?
Money Savers

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?

Kevin Brasler | April 24, 2023

Protect your purchase by buying an extended warranty!” We hear this all the time when buying appliances, electronics and other…

Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky
Money Savers

Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky

Mark Kantrowitz | April 23, 2023

Grandparents will find it easier to contribute to their grandchildrens’ college educations starting this fall. That’s when changes go into…

How to Decide If You Need a Statin

How to Decide If You Need a Statin

Jamal S. Rana, MD, PhD | April 22, 2023

When your doctor broaches the topic of taking a statin drug to lower your cardiovascular risk, you may wonder if…

Grow Your Own Rhubarb

Grow Your Own Rhubarb

Teri Dunn Chace | April 20, 2023

Those ruby-red stalks of rhubarb can be expensive and hard to find. Fortunately, you can grow your own. Pick the…

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived
Common Threads

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

Sarah Hiner | April 20, 2023

No, it wasn’t a funeral. It was a retirement party for a man who, in my opinion, is a role…

Retirement Surprises
Retirement Living

Retirement Surprises

April 19, 2023

You wouldn’t think that experts who spent their careers helping others plan their retirements could be surprised when it comes…

Gas vs. Electric
Automotive

Gas vs. Electric

Ronald Montoya | April 18, 2023

Are electric vehicles (EVs) an economical choice? They certainly offer one way to avoid the pain at the pump. And…

Conquer Insomnia Now

Conquer Insomnia Now

Aric A. Prather, PhD | April 17, 2023

Tossing, turning, thoughts racing—insomnia has become widespread since the pandemic. In fact, more than 60% of people report an increase…

Take a Break…I’ll Do the Worrying for You

Take a Break…I’ll Do the Worrying for You

Kelli McCourt | April 16, 2023

A family member recently passed. I attended the wake, the funeral mass, the graveside service and the repast. Maskless, I…

Traveling On Your Own?
Travel

Traveling On Your Own?

Laurie Helgoe, PhD | April 11, 2023

Whether you are an introvert, just a bit shy or simply ­prefer to travel on your own, it can be…

When Is a Sale Not a Sale?
Money Savers

When Is a Sale Not a Sale?

Kevin Brasler | April 9, 2023

Answer: When there’s always a sale—and that happens all the time, according to the nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook. New research shows…

Severe COVID-19 Causes the Brain to Age

Severe COVID-19 Causes the Brain to Age

Maria Mavrikaki, PhD | April 8, 2023

Brain fog, being unable to focus, memory issues—the same cognitive changes associated with an aging brain—are plaguing many people who…

How to Prune Your Flowering Shrubs

How to Prune Your Flowering Shrubs

Teri Dunn Chace | April 7, 2023

A shrub covered with blooms in spring or early summer is a happy sight—but once the show passes, we may…

I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers
Common Threads

I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers

Sarah Hiner | April 6, 2023

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life sounds like a great…