Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a freelance writer whose work has appeared on Forbes.com, AOL.com, Mainstreet.com, Creditcards.com, Bankrate.com and elsewhere.

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If You Have Diabetes, Pay Attention to Your Heart

Experts explain why and what you should do

FEBRUARY 11, 2020 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Money & Policy

Preparing for the Unexpected Death of a Spouse

The financial topic is one couples hate to think about, but should

DECEMBER 18, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Living

The Music of an Unforgettable Trip

An Elton John concert and a special reunion lift up a grieving widow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Money & Policy

Best Ways to Manage Life Insurance Proceeds After a Spouse Dies

What to do and what not to do if this happens to you

MAY 28, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

How to Get Through the Fog of Grief

The inability to think clearly for some time is common with significant loss

MAY 7, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Money & Policy

Will Tiny-House Communities Help Middle-Class Homebuyers?

The novel approach one Arizona town is taking to attract and keep teachers

APRIL 29, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

Dreading a Colonoscopy? There Are Other Options

Your doctor can help you determine the best colon cancer screening for you

NOVEMBER 15, 2018 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

The Importance of Having, or Being, a Patient Advocate

Ask questions, or ask for help, to get the best possible medical care

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

What Not to Say to Someone Having a Health Crisis

6 things to avoid saying and what experts suggest instead

JULY 6, 2018 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Money & Policy

9 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Buying Insurance

This advice can save money if expensive care is needed

MAY 16, 2018 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

9 Volunteer Jobs That Could Boost Your Health

Ideas for indulging your passions while getting more active

MAY 14, 2018 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Work & Purpose

Finding Purpose by Helping the Grieving and Dying

These three started artistic and nonprofit ventures to do it

NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

Dogs in Funeral Homes Offer Comfort for the Grieving

Slideshow

Mourners receive unconditional love from the animals, who often know who needs it most

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Caregiving

Friday Night in the ICU

The gathering of worried families creates a strange kind of party

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Money & Policy

When Your Spouse Has No Interest in Money

In these marriages, preparing financially for the unexpected is key

AUGUST 30, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

Ask These 5 Questions to Save on Health Care

Many treatments are unnecessary, and avoiding them will not harm your health

AUGUST 24, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

10 Father’s Day Gifts for Your Dad’s Health

You don't have to spend a lot to give him something valuable

JUNE 14, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Money & Policy

Mom’s Lesson: Balance in the Checkbook of Life

Solace for this writer when she and her husband fell on hard times

MAY 12, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Health

Coping With Grief Through My Walking Shoes

A regular exercise like walking can help when loss feels heavy

MAY 4, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Money & Policy

10 Ways to Turn Your Finances Around in 2017

How advisers say you can do it without a lot of effort

FEBRUARY 21, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Living

‘We Weren’t Expected to Live This Long’

Long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS reflect on what they've witnessed and endured

Special Report

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

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