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Erin Flynn Jay

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Erin Flynn Jay is a journalist based in Philadelphia. Recent national writing includes First for Women, Woman's World Magazine, and Bar & Restaurant.

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Reapply for Medicaid or Risk Losing Coverage

Formal end of COVID emergency means a return to pre-pandemic rules
September 15, 2023
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Research Milestones in Wearable Health Tech

Mental health and visual impairment are just two examples of where new technology can be beneficial
May 22, 2023
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Sharing Stories of Caregiving

On her podcast 'Twenty-Four Seven,' Emmy-winning producer Kitty Eisele speaks to the roles, challenges, and demands for caregivers in America — including her own experience
November 10, 2022
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Lessons in Leaving the Working World

Newspaper columnist Steve Lopez writes about the advice he received while approaching retirement
October 27, 2022
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Sharing Her Holocaust Story So That No One Forgets

93-year-old author sees the hateful side of history repeating itself in Russia and Ukraine
May 18, 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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Homesharing Can Lower Housing Costs, Increase Companionship

Taking on a roommate may provide financial, social and practical benefits
January 27, 2022
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Holiday Ingredients May Be in Short Supply. Now What?

Experts say the key is to shop early and know you might have to spend a little more
November 15, 2021
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How Job Seekers Can Spot Potentially Toxic Hybrid Workplaces

The questions to ask before taking a hybrid job you'll regret
August 10, 2021
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Take a Spin on an E-bike

Environmentally conscious, this efficient mode of transportation also offers a health boost
May 12, 2021
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How Some Home-Business Owners Can Get the Government's New PPP Loans

4 tips for the COVID-19 stimulus aid changes designed to help entrepreneurs
March 4, 2021
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Food as Medicine: How What We Eat Can Fight Disease

A renowned doctor recommends adding, not restricting, foods to protect our bodies
January 12, 2021
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They Found Purpose in the Pandemic

How these four have turned this rough time into a giving time
November 20, 2020
Brain Health

7 Ways to Save on Medications in the Pandemic

Tips to lower your out-of-pocket costs at the drugstore and online
October 14, 2020
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Ways to Keep Health Costs From Cutting Into Retirement Savings

6 practical suggestions from financial advisers
March 9, 2020
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