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marycoupland5
Nov 24, 20223 min read
The Notorious VWB
By Denise Stoughton Bainbridge Islands Most Wanted VW Beetle I knew mailboxing would be fun, what I didn’t know was that it might land me...
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marycoupland5
Nov 22, 20225 min read
Talking about End of Life at Family Gatherings
By Johanna Munson HERE’S HOW TO START THOSE AWKWARD CONVERSATIONS… The dining room table is already groaning with food, more people keep...
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marycoupland5
Nov 22, 20223 min read
Protect Financial Accounts From "Cyberthieves"
Cybercrime is booming. In 2021, the FBI reported that cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans — a figure slightly higher...
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marycoupland5
Nov 6, 20223 min read
How to Get Teens Involved in Family Caregiving
By Cassandra Brooklyn, AARP, Oct 2022 Kids can learn valuable life lessons by pitching in, but their needs matter too. About...
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marycoupland5
Nov 6, 20224 min read
3 Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration
By Kimberly Goad, AARP Oct 2022 Whether wet or dry, these symptoms warrant a visit to an eye doctor. You can ward off plenty of health...
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marycoupland5
Nov 6, 20228 min read
10 Worst Habits for Your Heart
By Jeanette Beebe, AARP Oct 2022 Everything from bad sleep to stress can hurt your heart and wreck your health. There’s good news and bad...
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marycoupland5
Nov 6, 20226 min read
14 Best Senior-Friendly Travel Groups
By Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure These senior-friendly travel companies offer tours and travel experiences as diverse as their...
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marycoupland5
Nov 5, 20222 min read
WA. Talking Books & Braille Library - Free Audiobooks
By Reilly Curran Do you struggle with reading the newspaper because the print is too small? Are you missing your favorite books or...
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marycoupland5
Nov 3, 202210 min read
Lessons From The Jetsons....and how to become a digital boss
By Laura Moynihan Introduction This article attempts to shed light on the issues of learning and using modern technology. Achieving this...
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marycoupland5
Nov 3, 20223 min read
Here's Your 'Recession Survival' Checklist
It’s unfortunate, but recessions are a fairly normal part of the economic landscape. When a recession occurs, how might you be affected? ...
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marycoupland5
Nov 3, 20223 min read
An Old Story That Is Pertinent Today
By Mike Adams Her husband died in February 1978. She sat down with a financial adviser and did some planning; the FA believed she would...
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marycoupland5
Sep 28, 20221 min read
Twilight Wish
In 2003, a simple act of kindness extended to group of elderly women at a diner in Pennsylvania, was the spark that ignited Twilight...
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marycoupland5
Sep 28, 20226 min read
6 Medications that can Harm your Hearing
By Michelle Crouch, Sept 2022, AARP More than 600 drugs have been linked to hearing loss and tinnitus, including over-the-counter pain...
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marycoupland5
Sep 28, 20224 min read
7 Habits to Reduce your Risk of Stroke
By Constance Sommer, Sept 2022, AARP Genetics working against you? Certain lifestyle changes may still make a stroke less likely,...
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marycoupland5
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Choosing an Executor of your Will
Choosing the executor of your will requires careful consideration. Start the process early and take the time to really think about who...
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marycoupland5
Sep 26, 20224 min read
8 Part-time Jobs Retirees Can Do From Home
These remote positions are popular among workers over 55. If you're considering working in retirement, you're not alone. The majority of...
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marycoupland5
Sep 26, 20225 min read
What is the Inflation Reduction Act?
By Sara Kraft Last month, the US government passed the Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, which may be the most significant piece of...
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marycoupland5
Sep 21, 20225 min read
10 Mistakes to Avoid on a Roadtrip, According to Experts
By Evie Carrick, August 2020 There's something liberating about heading out on the open road. You can pull off to look for aliens from a...
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marycoupland5
Sep 21, 20223 min read
4 Ways to be a Helpful Advocate for Your Aging Parents Health
By Chelsea Lamb As you grow further into adulthood, you take on more responsibilities and begin having children or grandchildren of your...
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marycoupland5
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Don't Overlook the Importance of Cash
If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a great deal of attention to your stocks, bonds and mutual funds. But you shouldn’t forget...
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