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Extra Credit: Returning to University at Age 77

Living in a retirement community closely affiliated with a research institution gives me an intergenerational opportunity to resume my formal education
By Bobbie Reed
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February 16, 2024
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Washington Seeks to Protect Retirees from Junk Fees, Hidden Costs

A new proposal seeks to block financial advisers from giving investment recommendations that aren’t in the saver’s best interest
By Rachel Leland
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January 25, 2024
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Social Security Is Starting to Do Right by People It Wronged

But do the agency’s new steps reversing its ‘clawback’ policy go far enough?
By Richard Eisenberg
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April 11, 2024
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Beyond the Hype on Full-Body MRIs

Early disease detection sounds irresistible; are full-body MRIs worth the cost and do they work?
By Edd and Cynthia Staton
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February 8, 2024
Two people smiling on a red carpet. Next Avenue, career, broadway producer

What It’s Like to Be a Broadway Producer

Imagine raising millions of dollars and then spending months perfecting the marketing, social media and other promotional activities
By Alix Boyle
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March 28, 2024
A woman smiling with her mother outside.

How (Not) to Manage Your Mother

From now on, we're trying, really trying, to keep our mouths shut — and imagine how we'll feel in 25 years if someone tries to fix us
By Ashley Milne-Tyte
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January 4, 2024
A still from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" in the Catskills. Next Avenue

Feeling Nostalgic for the Catskills

By the 1950s, half a million people were visiting the Catskills during the summer season. It was a place for relaxation, recreation and entertainment where Jewish people felt welcomed.
By Randi Mazzella
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April 5, 2024
Friends saying cheers while out to eat. Next Avenue

Married But Traveling Solo: More Common Than You Might Think

"It would be an atrocity to not travel because your spouse doesn't like it," a solo traveler told us
By Sharon McDonnell
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February 19, 2024
President Joe Biden speaking at a podium. Next Avenue, ageism
Opinion

President Biden, Ageism and Cognition

Prejudicial tropes about older adults are becoming commonplace because of the presidential race — and some people are pushing back
By Anneke Campbell
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January 31, 2024
Headshot of Judy Woodruff. Next Avenue, 2024 Advocates for Aging

Judy Woodruff: Seeking Solutions in a Divided America

In her current reporting role, the longtime NewsHour journalist examines America’s political divisions — as well as challenges facing people with disabilities
By Sabrina Crews
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March 12, 2024
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