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99 Ways to Save: Focus on the Home

Posted on 06/30/2011 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Money & SavingsWho doesn’t want to save money in this tough economy? A new article in the AARP Bulletin on 99 Ways to Save has tips to help you do just that, on everything from car expenses to caring for your health and your home. It’s no secret that food prices are on the rise, and some foods give you more vitamins and minerals for the money. Best veggies for your buck are cabbage, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens and carrots. …

Questions to Ask Before You Take a Volunteer Vacation

Posted on 03/15/2011 by | Los Angeles, New York, Bangkok, and most major airports | Comments

VolunteeringThe recent disasters in Haiti, Chile, China, the Gulf Coast, New Zealand and now Japan, are vivid reminders of the need for volunteer assistance, both in the U.S. and around the world. So why not lend a helping hand on your next vacation? An alternative to the standard vacation, a volunteer vacation can allow travelers to make a real difference and take home a lifetime of memories. Not all volunteer vacation opportunities are tied to a tragic event. There are …

Home Safety Month

Posted on 06/2/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Home & FamilyDid you know June is Home Safety Month? In recognition of this important issue – especially for seniors – AARP launched “30 for 30,” highlighting 30 important safety tips for each of the 30 days in June. Some surprising findings from the 30 for 30: Did you know more than 86,000 people fall each year inside or in the immediate environment outside home due to a pet, according to the Center for Disease Control? Of those 10.5 percent were between …

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