Greg Lecy works as an usher for Twins spring training games at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. Lecy is a retired orthodontist from Marshall, Minn.

Minnesota snowbirds pitch in at Twins spring training games in Florida

Spring training staffers don't have to be Minnesotans or retirees, but that's who makes up the majority of the Hammond Stadium game-day workforce.

Fitness influencer Joan MacDonald: It's not too late to embrace a healthier life

February 22
Fitness influencer Joan MacDonald
The 75-year-old social media sensation Joan McDonald shares thoughts on the power of changing your outlook.

Retired? Here's why you should steer clear of fixer-upper houses

February 22
Regardless of your age, experts agree that buying a fixer-upper is not for the faint of heart. 
You're retired and you have time to burn, but that doesn't mean you should renovate an old house.
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February 22
After a loss, don’t date until you’ve found yourself, the author advises.

Dating lessons from a midlife widow

Once she discovered who she really was, and stayed firm in those convictions, it was easier to find love.
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February 22
David Crosby

David Crosby: 12 essential songs

David Crosby was a crucial voice of both the hippie idealism and the world-weary realism of the classic rock era. As a founding member of…
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February 22
U.S. Capitol

The new retirement law: What's in it for you?

Secure 2.0 is far-reaching legislation that changes the rules on saving for retirement and emergencies.
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October 12, 2022
Dr. Tseganesh Selameab, M.D., poses for a portrait Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022 in the Star Tribune portrait studio Minneapolis. ]

Does creativity have an expiration date?

I.M. Pei, the renowned Chinese American architect, designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland at age 78. Cuban-born abstract artist Carmen Herrera…
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October 12, 2022
Margaret “Marge” Hebbring is a descendant of Michel Cadotte and Madeline Equaysayway Cadotte. The family started a trading post on the Yellow Rive

She's on a mission to keep her Ojibwe heritage and family history alive

Wisconsin woman learned Native American history from the elders, family and friends.
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October 12, 2022
Mel Washburn, 77, and his wife, Pam, 75, want to expand their social network and continue living independently in their own home.

From touchless faucets to voice-controlled lights, technology is making it possible to age in place

Mel Washburn is a former firefighter, professor and litigation attorney. Whether fighting fires in a building, a classroom, or the courtroom, he realized once he…
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October 12, 2022
Some couples have trouble sleeping in the same bed.

Should committed couples sleep in separate rooms?

Sleeping apart is becoming more known and accepted. Why aren't people talking about it?
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October 12, 2022
Nina Totenberg, left, and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Nina Totenberg fondly remembers 'dinners with Ruth'

NPR's legal affairs correspondent writes of her late friend Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and reflects on women's friendships.
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October 12, 2022
A third of people ages 64 and up have a financial adviser, but only 2% asked their adviser to help with their Medicare choice.

4 non-investment questions to ask an adviser before retiring

Using a financial adviser for your investment needs is 100% on brand, but what about the other parts of your retirement life? For example, a…
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October 12, 2022
Dr. Tseganesh Selameab of TPT’s “Art+Medicine: Healthy Aging” models art supplies in a Star Tribune photo shoot.

Why creative people age well

TPT's program "Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging" offers a positive prescription for older adults.
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October 12, 2022
The iFixit community thrives due to the site’s collaborative free sharing of tips and experience. 

If it's broke, please do fix it

Reduce waste, save money and help the environment by repairing broken possessions rather than throwing them out.
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July 23, 2022
Pam Hoppe chatted with Thomas Sullivan while he bought a new baseball cap at the Minnesota Twins team store earlier this month at Target Field. Hoppe

Retirees cutting back, taking part-time jobs to beat inflation

With the volatile stock market, financial planners are dealing with nervous clients — some who are delaying retirement because of current conditions.
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July 20, 2022
Interior of a Serenbe house in Chattahoochee Hills, Ga.

New trends in retirement living: nature, wellness and community

Older 55-plus communities are wooing residents back with health, nature and cultural connections.
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July 20, 2022
Deb Jobe, 56, and her husband, Jon. Deb was diagnosed with dementia.

The younger faces of Alzheimer's and other dementias

Conversations with people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's reveal how they are coping and moving on with their daily lives.
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July 20, 2022
Volunteer campground hosts Mary and Rich Dunn held down the fort at Father Hennepin State Park near Lake Mille Lacs.

Minnesota's campground hosts are living the good life in retirement

Corps of older volunteers provide vital services to Minnesota state parks while savoring the good life outdoors.
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July 20, 2022

I'm a gay woman in a heterosexual marriage

At 43, I fell in love with a woman for the first time. My husband and I have stayed together and redefined our relationship.
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July 20, 2022
FILE - In this June 1, 2009 file photo, a customer looks at vehicles at a General Motors dealership in Burlingame, Calif. General Motors on Thursday,

Tips for buying a new car in today's market

With supplies low and demand high, dealers have more leverage and you must work harder.
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July 20, 2022
Visitors walk in front of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip on August 28, 2020

The best destinations for older travelers

Retirement is the perfect time to enjoy traveling, but where to go? New research shows the best places for older Americans to travel.The Retirement…
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July 20, 2022
Rachel Freed with her children, Debbie Stillman and Sid Levin.

What's your legacy? How to write your ethical will or legacy letter

Rachael Freed encourages you to write "legacy letters" to keep your values alive after you're gone — and bring you peace now.
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May 11, 2022
Sue Scott of the live performance and podcast “Island of Discarded Women.”

Podcasters over 50: Five Minnesotan hosts worth hearing

These locally rooted podcasters speak out about everything from feminism to nomadism, mental health to rock 'n' roll.

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