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Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

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Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a full-time freelance writer and author living in Louisburg, Kansas, just south of Kansas City. She is the author of the best-selling book, “Living Large in Our Little House: Thriving in 480-Square Feet with Six Dogs, a Husband and One Remote,” and administers a Facebook page, Living Large in a Little Town.

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Is Pet Insurance Broken?

Nationwide Pet, a large provider of pet insurance, is cancelling 100,000 policies amid soaring vet costs
September 10, 2024
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Downsize Your Expectations When Selling Your Stuff

While buyers boast of getting great deals at estate sales, sellers can maximize prices with a little preparation
September 9, 2024
A middle aged woman working on her person finances and locating savings and pension accounts. Next Avenue

Do You Know Where Your Savings Are?

More than a trillion dollars in forgotten bank accounts, abandoned pensions or other misplaced assets are waiting to be claimed
September 6, 2024
Shelves with boxes of stuff in a shed. Next Avenue, downsizing

Downsizing a Tiny House

Deciding how to dispose of stuff my late husband stored in outbuildings required me to consider the wishes of our loved ones
June 24, 2024
A woman opening up her pill box. Next Avenue

Does Medication Effectiveness Change Over Time?

Many older adults who have been on medications start noticing the prescription isn’t doing what it once did or may create sudden side effects
September 12, 2023
A headshot of a woman holding her small grey dog. Next Avenue

Beware of the Dangers of Wildlife to Your Pet

Even in suburban areas, wildlife can pose a threat. Make sure to take precautions.
August 8, 2023
A couple smiling together. Next Avenue

Love or Money?

A widowed person's decision to remarry shouldn’t involve only the heart, because the choice could have financial implications for life
July 21, 2023
A group of people at a picnic table. Next Avenue, social group, loneliness, isolated

Feeling Isolated? Form Your Own Social Group

There are many benefits of engaging socially, especially as we age. Options to get involved are more available now than ever before.
March 28, 2023
A family smiling outside. Next Avenue, intergenerational family

Families Rediscovering Multigenerational Living

The arrangement, once the norm for many American families, is making a comeback
March 22, 2023
Headshot of a woman. Next Avenue, public housing assistance, priced out

Trapped in the Affordable Housing Gap

Middle income older adults often have just a little bit too much income to qualify for public housing but not nearly enough to pay market-rate rents
March 16, 2023
A person sitting on a cabin's front porch. Next Avenue, short term rentals

Short-Term Rentals Can Help You Earn Extra Income — if Done Right

Many people 50+ with extra properties are listing them on short-term rental sites, but creating a successful listing takes some planning and work
March 2, 2023
A solo ager getting a ride to a medical appointment from a friend. Next Avenue, Rides to medical appointments

Transportation To Medical Appointments Can Be Tricky For Solo Agers

There are local organizations that offer rides, but research and planning may be required
November 4, 2022
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