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Variety
October 17, 2017

How you can be a digital grandparent

The author of "Virtual Grandma" gives advice on grandparenting in the age of screens.
The Good Life
July 25, 2017

Over-50 readers' most memorable vacations

We asked readers over 50 to share memorable travel experiences. You responded with stories and photos of adventure, relaxation and family connection around the world.
The Good Life
July 24, 2017
Chuck Bolotin sold everything at age 58 and hit the road. Photo provided by Chuck Bolotin

5 months as nomads: 6 lessons from traveling the world together

Chuck Bolotin, 58, and his wife sold everything and hit the road in Mexico. Here's what they learned.
The Good Life
July 24, 2017
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How to know if your parents' stuff has value

Liquidators offer the brutal truth about whether your collectibles have value.
The Good Life
July 24, 2017
Former anchor Rick Kupchella's family makes for a different iconic destination every summer.

The Good Life: 'Famous' Minnesotans share their favorite travel destinations

How do well-known Minnesotans take vacation? Not too differently from the rest of us.
The Good Life
July 24, 2017

My Good Life: Yes, I cane

A new member of the "cane club" discovers the pros and cons of walking with support.
Business
July 24, 2017
Geek Squad member Kyle Foresman installing a motion sensor that is part of a suite of new products to help seniors live independently.

Best Buy introduces 'smart home' service aimed at caretakers' needs

The service offers an in-home assessment with families to design the right array of monitors and devices, and Geek Squad workers install the custom-built systems.
Business
July 24, 2017

Keep big purchases within your means

Variety
July 24, 2017
A study published in March in the Archives of Sexual Behavior noted a decline in sexual frequency among Americans of all ages. The sole exception: peo

Senior citizens are having more sex and enjoying it more than younger people

Those age 70 and up are having more sex and enjoying it more than younger people. But they don't kiss and tell.
Variety
June 23, 2017
Enjoy this stock image of a road trip -- it's almost certainly not Minnesota.

Seeking your travel tales

Write to us about your favorite travel memory or destination.
The Good Life
May 17, 2017
Heather Boldon gave her mother Karen Boldon medicine as she took a nap at their home in Farmington, Minn., on April 14, 2017. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER

The real financial costs of caregiving

Minnesotans who provide caregiving for loved ones may face real financial hardships of their own.
Variety
May 3, 2017
Peggie and Richard Carlson sat for a portrait at their home. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com "Loving Minnesota," a profile of

Pioneering interracial couples in Minnesota share their experiences

In the 50 years since the Supreme Court validated interracial marriage, these Minnesota couples have been pioneers.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017

Caregiving resources

The Good Life
May 2, 2017
Group of assorted vintage items on hardwood floor at flea market. istock photo

Sorry, nobody wants your parents' old stuff

Antiques and heirlooms are falling in value — so start planning now for what to do with them.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017
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6 tips for working with much younger colleagues

Advice from a former "seasoned newbie" who's now a valued mentor.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017
Woman taking photo of pumpkin soup with smartphone. istock

You, too, can Instagram like a teenager

Learn some tips and tricks for getting started on the popular social media app.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017

HIIT your stride with this workout

High-intensity interval training can slow aging, Mayo study finds.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017
Nikki LaSorella, left, 73, works with classmate Susan Youngdahl, 79, on an improv exercise during class on Jan. 30, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Leila

Funnier with age

Minnesota seniors studying improv comedy find the power behind the laughs.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017
A conceptual image showing a reverse mortgage with a home sitting on a pile of money and a hand dropping coins slowly in a piggy bank. istock photo

Reverse mortgages do have a price

Eventually, the lender does get paid in the end.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017
Senior business woman working on digital tablet at restaurant. istock

More retirees blending work and leisure

Options include part-time work, flexible employment, self-employment or an encore career.

The Good Life

News coverage, feature stories, trends and advice for Minnesota seniors that support a good life in retirement.