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Inflation Is Back, For Now. Here’s How to Cope With It.

Start by prioritizing your spending and paring back to essentials
May 2, 2022
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Getting a Handle on Inflation Affects How Far Your Money Takes You

For Gen Xers, inflation can impact their retirement strategy
April 15, 2022
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Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane

It's time to raise awareness about how technology frustrations and lack of human interaction can be detrimental to older adults
February 15, 2022
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At This Affordable Senior Living Community, Volunteering Will Be Required

Opus Newton is a new idea to counter the trend of senior living that's out of reach for the middle class
January 6, 2022
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What to Know About the New Surprise Medical Bills Law

The No Surprises Act took effect Jan. 1, 2022 and you may be surprised what it will, and won't, do to prevent surprise medical bills
January 3, 2022
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Retiring on a Shoestring: How It's Going 2 Years Later

Joan and Steve Reid planned to retire happily by slashing their spending after moving from New York to less-costly Florida in 2019. Here's what happened.
December 27, 2021
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Why You Might Want to Join the Buy Nothing Movement

How you can get, and give, items and services for free locally
December 23, 2021
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5 Ways to Donate to Charity That Won't Cost You a Cent

You may be surprised by these unusual, and sometimes fun, ways of giving
December 20, 2021
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We're Getting Our Financial Act Together in 2021 — Step 3: Aging in Place

How my husband and I made our home safer for us now and into the future
December 8, 2021
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Money Advice for Retirees on Fixed Incomes When Inflation Is Soaring

What three financial advisers suggest and how the U.S. government could help low- and moderate-income retired Americans
December 3, 2021
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The Best Financial Gifts for Kids and Grandkids

A whole bunch of holiday ideas from the "Friends Talk Money" podcast hosts
December 1, 2021
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