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Business
July 24, 2017

Keep big purchases within your means

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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
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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
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More retirees blending work and leisure

Options include part-time work, flexible employment, self-employment or an encore career.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017

Two senior housing projects move forward

With the leading edge of the baby boomer generation easing into retirement, senior rental projects are on the upswing in the Twin Cities. Here's an update on two.
The Good Life
May 2, 2017
May of 2001 after descending deep into a valley from Graham's Pinery. The tent I'm carrying would be forever lost in the thick brush shortly after thi

Pursuing a story – and writing his own

Discovering the history of an American Indian legend was a catalyst for author.
The Good Life
February 23, 2017
Clockwise from left, "Golden Girls" Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White and Estelle Getty.

'Social entrepreneur' seeks real-life 'Golden Girls' to share Minneapolis house

"I'm a fan of the show, so I thought, why don't you create a 'Golden Girls' home?" Roxanne Cornell said. "The Golden Girls cared for each other. Loved each other. Had fun together. Just because you're 80 years old doesn't mean you can't have fun."
Variety
February 23, 2017
Homebuilder representative Kris Griswold Holmberg, in a Plymouth model home, spends a lot of time alone. She said she has no problem discussing her ow

Are you lonesome? How Minnesota seniors are combating social isolation

More than 250,000 Minnesotans over 60 live alone. How can we fight off loneliness?
The Good Life
February 22, 2017
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Help in navigating the maze of Medicare

A Minneapolis social worker helps boomers learn their Medicare ABCs and Ds.
The Good Life
February 21, 2017

'Trapped' at home during elevator repair, Edina woman got creative, and 'peaceful'

Joann Hunt learned to adapt during one month without an elevator in her Edina condo building.
The Good Life
February 21, 2017
Keightyn Baity,6 and Monika Stumpf were helping set the table and watching Peter McDonald get a fire started. In the far right is Keightyn's father, J

St. Louis Park cohousing community welcomes home all ages

An "intentional community" in St. Louis Park encourages multigenerational bonds.
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