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I “Unretired” at 65. Five Years Later, Here’s What I’ve Learned
When I turned 65 in 2021, I was loving my job as Managing Editor of Next Avenue, the PBS site for people 50+, and running the site’s Money and Work channels. But something was gnawing at me. I wanted to have time, while I was still healthy enough, to try new things, volunteer, mentor, travel, bolster my friendships and — cliché as it may sound — spend more time with my family. Eliminating work meetings and administrative duties at my…
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You’ve Saved for Retirement Your Whole Life. When Is It OK to Start Spending?
We’re taught to save for retirement almost as soon as we get our first real job. The advice is…
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Over 50? These 5 SUVs Are Easier to Drive — and All Start Under $30,000
As we get older, our vehicle needs change. The Chevy Suburban, Honda Pilot, or Toyota Highlander that hauled car…
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Forget Microsoft: You don’t need Big Tech to invest in the AI data center boom
You can’t watch the financial news anymore without hearing about data centers. Not everyone is thrilled about the expansion….
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San Antonio: Why This Texas City Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
When planning your next trip, consider planning a San Antonio adventure. One of Texas’s oldest cities, it’s multicultural and…
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Want to Be a Great Grandparent? Stop Trying to Be the Parent
Many grandparents are deeply involved in their grandchildren’s lives — whether it’s showing up for them during their biggest…
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Prediction markets like Kalshi are booming. 79% of users say they’ve lost money
Finance experts didn’t see it coming, but prediction market apps like Kalshi and Polymarket are soaring in popularity in…
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He wired $77,300 for a Lexus; the dealership was fake
A North Carolina man wired $77,300 to buy a Lexus GX 550. The vehicle never arrived. According to a…
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Your Stories Could Die With You. Here’s How to Make Sure They Don’t
Imagine your great-grandchildren hearing your advice — in your own voice — 50 years from now. Legacy planning has…
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We played fantasy football before it was cool – and we’re still going 33 years later
The 2026-27 National Football League season kicks off this week, and that means fantasy football players around the world…
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Most 85-Year-Olds Aren’t Planning This Kind of Vacation
“You’re Too Old For That” is a regular series that explores inspiring activities being pursued by those over 50…
