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Oil continues to reach record prices and is showing no sign of slowing down. Since we can't rely on these prices coming down on their own any time soon, it's up to us to find ways to scrimp on our usage. To help find ways to cut down on visits to the pump, the AARP Bulletin has come up with eight…
Is there really such a thing as a work-life balance? While boomers strove for this balance, and Gen X fought for it as best they could, today many people don't believe that such an equilibrium exists. With the advent of cell phones, email and the dreaded Blackberry, it seems no one can escape the…
Many Medicare recipients are justifiably nervous over the state of their coverage. There has been a lot of talk about doctors refusing to cover Medicare patients if they receive a pay cut. While Congress works to avoid the reduction in payment, the Bush administration has announced it will…
Dying to find some old Sinatra flicks? Wanna know who's on first? Well there haven't been a lot of options for folks looking to watch great older movies, but that is starting to change. Slowly but surely an effort by both major and independent studios to release older films onto DVD is taking…
Well boomers have had a rough go of it when it comes to saving for retirement. The diminishing likelihood of support from Social Security and the end of the pension era have closed many doors to those looking to prepare financially for retiring. Throw in the trouble in the housing market and its…
It used to be generally accepted that you could count on a nice little inheritance from your parents. That just isn't the case these days. More and more parents who thought they would be able to leave money to their kids can't. People are being stretched in all directions between living longer and…
There has been an enormous effort to get those stimulus checks to everyone who qualifies. AARP is continuing its effort to inform people on how to get their payment. Happy filings!
So we all know that the boomers are getting ready to enter their golden years, but what you might not know about are the widespread efforts to prepare for all the changes this entails. One great example can be found in the area of driving. The driving experience will soon be very different. Driving…
So we know now that boomers are online doing a lot of the same things that younger people do. Why would gaming be any different? Well, in fact it isn't. In a nod to changing trends in gaming, AARP's website will include a gaming platform. Turns out boomers spend 100 minutes of their leisure time…
When it comes to preparing for care later in life, it pays to know your stuff. Considering many of us are likely to reside in a nursing home at some point in our lives, it is crucial to research your options and be prepared for that possibility. The Chicago Tribune's health care blog Triage has a…