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If It's Broke, Please Do Fix It

Reduce waste, save money and help the environment by repairing broken possessions rather than throwing them out
September 23, 2022
An older adult looking at a new car in a dealership. Next Avenue, tips on buying new car

Tips for Buying a New Car in Today's Market

With supplies low and demand high, dealers have more leverage and buyers must work harder
June 17, 2022
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Kakeibo: The Japanese Art of Mindful Budgeting

A pen-and-paper system to help you assess your finances, set your goals and think before you spend
May 31, 2022
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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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An older adult checking out at a self check out kiosk. Next Avenue

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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