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5 Things About Aging I Learned From My Favorite Books

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Their words of wisdom offer a more nuanced look at getting older

NOVEMBER 18, 2019 | By Elizabeth Fishel

LISTEN: Protecting Your Parents From Elder Fraud

An investigator's advice on the new 'Friends Talk Money' episode

NOVEMBER 18, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

The Joy of Ushering the Matinee

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Friday afternoon is magical for faithful patrons and a thirtysomething usher

NOVEMBER 15, 2019 | By Kendra Stanton Lee

VIDEO: Congratulations! It’s Just the Beginning

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Now's the time to express yourself in a new way

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Coping With Complicated Grief

After loss, it's a different path to 'the new normal' for those with depression

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 | By Suzanne Boles

Figuring Out a Budget for Your College Student

College Student

How much spending money should a parent provide?

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 | By Constance Sommer

Pass Along Traditions With a Family Cookbook

Family Cookbook

Compiling cherished recipes can be a true labor of love

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 | By Brette Sember

The Elder Fraud Prevention Program That Works

How the AARP BankSafe program kept older customers safe from scams

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

How to Be a Friend to Someone Who Is Lonely

Be authentic and be present, and a friendship can form

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The Bright and Complicated Life of Carrie Fisher

Sheila Weller talks about her new biography 'Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge'

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 | By Barbara O'Dair

Upsizing in Retirement: Going Against the Grain

Why some boomers are moving into bigger homes

NOVEMBER 7, 2019 | By Elizabeth Alterman

Finding Meaning in Grief

Grief expert David Kessler wrote a new book while grieving the loss of his son

NOVEMBER 4, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How to Write a Compassionate Condolence Letter

Condolence Letter

Even under tough circumstances, here are ideas to express your sympathy

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter

Adult ‘Mean Girls’ and What You Can Do About Them

High school is over. With age comes experience and perspective.

OCTOBER 31, 2019 | By Melissa T. Shultz

How to Release Yourself From Regrets

5 ways to avoid getting mired in could've, should've, would've thinking

OCTOBER 30, 2019 | By Lisa Fields

Sleepless in Suburbia

The ultimate goal? To sleep as soundly as her husband

OCTOBER 28, 2019 | By Liane Kupferberg Carter

A Lunch Lesson in Good Fortune

Memories and gratitude are always on the menu for this father and daughter

OCTOBER 25, 2019 | By Lisa Kanarek

How a Password Manager Can Keep You Safe

Password Manager

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so here's a way to protect yourself online

OCTOBER 24, 2019 | By Mark Ray

Should You Get a Second Mortgage to Pay for College?

Second Mortgage

Experts weigh this type of debt versus student loans

OCTOBER 24, 2019 | By Gretchen Brown

When the Internet Is ‘The Other Woman’

After the WiFi goes down, a wife might as well disappear

OCTOBER 23, 2019 | By Jill Smolowe

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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