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John F. Wasik

John F. Wasik is a Next Avenue contributor and author of the Substack newsletter “Refinement,” where he is serializing his 20th book “The Natural Neighborhood.”

Headshot of Yvette Ewing. Next Avenue, rethinking retirement

Why You May Want to ‘Rewire’ Instead of Retire

A fundamental reassessment of work, retirement and purpose can help you find a more satisfying third act of your life
April 24, 2025
A person hiking in a forest during winter. Next Avenue

10 Ways to Nurture Nature After Retiring — or Before

These tips are good for your body, mind and soul as well as the Earth
February 17, 2025
Joe Gannon. Next Avenue, citizen scientists

Citizen Scientists on the Prowl

The discovery of a near-extinct bumble bee in a garden in suburban Chicago inspires people worried about climate change to restore fouled ecosystems
January 31, 2025
A person writing out their budget. Next Avenue, debt free retirement

How We Are Going into Retirement Debt Free

The 'secret' is anything but secret: save assiduously and spend sparingly
January 2, 2025
Flood water and a damaged road. Next Avenue, climate change

Climate Change Will Cost Retirees Trillions

Hurricanes Helene and Milton show with painful clarity the price you can pay by choosing the wrong place to spend your retirement
October 23, 2024
A visitor shields herself from the sun with an umbrella at the World War II Memorial amid a heat wave in Washington, D.C., June 19, 2024. Next Avenue, AARP, climate change

Is AARP Too Retiring on Climate Change?

As a nonprofit organization, it cannot engage in partisan politics, but some members want it to do more to protect the environment
October 17, 2024
Headshot of a woman. Next Avenue, Monica Eastway, Eco Gerontology

Enjoy Nature for a Longer, Healthier Life

An emerging field of research, 'Eco Gerontology,' studies the union of human aging and the environment
October 15, 2024
Two older roommates or boommates laughing together in the kitchen. Next Avenue

'Boommates' Are Catching On

Why move out of your house after you retire? Baby boomers can age at home by sharing their places with roommates.
August 26, 2024
Two people chatting together in a well-designed waiting room. Next Avenue, human centered design, architecture

Putting People First

Human-centered design makes people and their affinity for nature the top priority when planning long-term care facilities
July 31, 2024
Aerial view of a neighborhood. Next Avenue, downsizing

How to Downsize and Save in a Hot Market

Climate change, rising insurance premiums and increasing homeowner association fees make it a challenge
July 26, 2024
An At&T sign outside of a retail store. Next Avenue, personal data stolen

My Personal Data Was Stolen!

What the 70 million victims of AT&T's security breach can do now to protect their information
July 2, 2024
A car with an RV trailer parked at a campsite. Next Avenue, summer travel, carbon footprint

Leave a Smaller Carbon Footprint on the Road

Meaningful ways to reduce the amount of climate-changing greenhouse gases you create when traveling
May 29, 2024
A couple smiling outside. Next Avenue, wellness community 50 and older

Imagine a Community Focused on Wellness

We found one crisscrossed by freeways on the edge of downtown Tampa, Florida
April 23, 2024
Headshot of a man. Next Avenue, EV chargers at gas stations

Should Gas Stations Become Charging Stations?

Fuel retailers are debating whether to make the costly change without knowing how much of a future their businesses have
February 8, 2024
A woman standing outside of a pink house. Next Avenue, living on social security

Radical Downsizing

Getting rid of stuff for peace of mind and living a tinier life
January 22, 2024
A man holding dired seeds in his hand, showing what the longevity diet consists of. Next Avenue

How a 'Longevity Diet' Can Make a Difference

A health emergency turned the tide for me. By being consistent and sticking to a longevity diet, I made some essential changes.
November 29, 2023
Jill Kanto's house in Baltimore County, Maryland

Getting Smaller in Retirement

No, not your body, your next home — if you can radically downsize
November 28, 2023
A couple standing in front of a bright blue house. Next Avenue, solar, retirement

Retirement Communities Going Solar

Forward-thinking developers are putting the sun in the Sun Belt to work, cooling homes without contributing to climate change
October 30, 2023
A group of protesters sitting in rocking chairs outside of a bank. Next Avenue, Third Act, Rocking Chair Rebellion

‘Rocking Chair Rebellion’

Older adults are banding together to persuade big banks to stop financing companies largely responsible for climate change
July 13, 2023
A person standing outside wearing a mask with wildfire smoke in the air. Next Avenue

Breathe Easy in Retirement

Thinking about relocating in retirement? Consider the local air quality in your new home town
July 10, 2023
A group of backpackers walking on a hiking trail. Next Avenue

How Green Is My Travel?

Here are five ways to reduce your carbon footprint when you plan your next 'eco-friendly' travel adventure
July 3, 2023
A group of people hiking on a trail. Next Avenue, build a trail, legacy

Leave a Legacy: Build a Trail

Older adults are embracing the physical and mental health benefits of walking and are working together to leave a lasting legacy of scenic trails
June 2, 2023
A flock of sand hill cranes. Next Avenue, active retirement, volunteering

Living an Active Environmental Lifestyle in Retirement

Volunteers are putting some of their hobbies to good use by restoring habitats, counting birds and even fighting fires
April 13, 2023
A couple walking their dog in the woods. Next Avenue, walkable retirement community

Walkable Retirement Communities Are Hitting Their Stride

Some suburban towns are resisting the developments because density is at the core of their design
January 24, 2023
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