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Senior couple and their daughter researching the cost of senior living in New York State. Credit: Yuri Arcurs

Researching Communities

Cost of Senior Living in New York State

Couple walking to boost surgical recovery.

Increasing Daily Steps May Boost Surgical Recovery

By Lynne Christensen

A couple on their laptop doing their finances, applying lessons from Warren Buffett. Fizkes.

Retirement Planning and Senior Finance

Lessons from Warren Buffett

By Jill Schlesinger, CFP

Man annoyed at phone because of friends' unrealistic requests

Friends’ Unrealistic Requests

By R. Eric Thomas

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Healthy Eating Fruits and Microgreens

Healthy choices you can make for a healthy daily diet include fruits and microgreens. The ...

Healthy fruits, with article on healthy eating: fruits and micro greens

Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance

More Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid

Medicare’s rules can be confusing and mistakes are costly. In Part I of this two-part ...

People putting together a big medicare puzzle

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

There is something incredibly satisfying about broccoli cheddar soup. Like mac and cheese, this beloved classic ...

Broccoli cheddar soup in a bowl.

Researching Communities

Cost of Senior Living in Massachusetts

When planning the next move, such as after retirement or a major health event, older ...

Senior woman and her daughter, for the cost of senior living in Massachusetts

Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance

Medicare Changes for 2027

Selecting the best health coverage for your needs during Medicare’s annual open enrollment (Oct. 15 ...

Senior couple on laptop navigating Medicare changes in 2027

Editor's Picks

Slow Jogging for Mind and Soul

You may have no desire to take up running, but what if you learned that ...

Senior couple slow jogging. Lordn7

The Impact of Discrimination on LGBTQ+ Seniors

Cumulative years of discrimination can harm members of any minority group, emotionally and financially. LGBTQ+ ...

Lesbian couple, among today's LGBTQ+ seniors. Lightfieldstudiosprod

End of Life Planning

Leaving a Legacy: Transfer Meaning, Not Junk

What do you see when you envision your heirs and the treasured possessions you’ll leave ...

Leaving a legacy doesn't necessarily mean giving your heirs antique furniture like this, gathering dust in an attic

Intergenerational Care Centers Benefit Kids and Seniors Alike

A new kind of facility, intergenerational care centers, joins adult day services and child day ...

Senior man and young boy playing large Lego-style blocks at intergenerational care centers. Prostockstudio