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February 24, 2016
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It's never too late to change careers

Boomers are seeking a new sense of purpose in their work lives.
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February 24, 2016
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Seniors and fraud: let's talk about it

The growing problem of elder financial abuse is something we all need to discuss.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016

Attention, retirees: Social Security loophole is closing

The Good Life
February 23, 2016
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Women wiser with 401(k) decisions

The Good Life
February 23, 2016

Food from the Far North

Nordic cuisine takes center stage in these books for the home cook who wants to expand a repertoire.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016

Old lives tales

The Good Life
February 23, 2016

Ageless Adventures: In pursuit of a white wonder

A retired teacher's search for the elusive snowy owl.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016

How's your midlife crisis? Take the Meaning in Life questionnaire

The Good Life
February 23, 2016

A Mediterranean diet for the mind

Think about it – eating better can contribute to a healthier brain.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016
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Prior Lake woman made a lifestyle change, now she's helping others do the same

Health coach uses her own experiences to help other women make lifestyle changes.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016
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The art of acupuncture

Chinese medicine helps seniors optimize their lives.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016
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Couple learn to communicate in new ways as husband's hearing fades

A wife learns new ways to communicate as her husband's hearing fades.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016
Empty the Nest founder Sharon Fischman packed up a punch bowl at a client's apartment. Empty the Nest is a home clean out service and thrift store. ]

Empty the Nest helps seniors move out, then makes the most of unwanted items

Empty the Nest cleans out seniors' homes, then reuses unwanted items.
The Good Life
February 23, 2016

Q&A: Walter White

The Good Life
February 23, 2016
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How to write a résumé for the older job seeker

Think of it as a marketing tool, not your autobiography
The Good Life
February 23, 2016
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Safeguarding seniors

The Good Life
February 23, 2016

AARP's projects

The Good Life
October 21, 2015
"If I had to retire .... I could probably survive six months to a year," says Judy Davis, 57, of St. Paul, who works for a nonprofit agency.

Millions of baby boomers face financial crisis in retirement years

As 76 million baby boomers near the end of their working lives, the nation is hurtling toward a retirement financial crisis.
The Good Life
October 21, 2015

Running late: Catching up with our midlife marathoners

In the April issue of The Good Life, we profiled three 50-something runners training for the Twin Cities Marathon. Here's how they fared.
The Good Life
October 20, 2015
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Minneapolis hailed as Minnesota's first 'age-friendly' city

AARP praises Minneapolis for efforts to meet the needs of older folks.

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