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Friday, July 30, 2021

Open Thread Update: Your Money Hacks!

The money saving ideas in our readers’ comments add up to big savings in gas, paper, household products and more. Share your budget secret and join the party!

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Senior Planet Talks to…M. Night Shyamalan

Director M. Night Shyamalan talks to Senior Planet about Old, his newest thriller.

Monday, July 26, 2021

Is Intergenerational Housing for You?

Are you a senior who welcomes mingling with other generations who aren’t family? Try home sharing, Airbnb or college retirement communities.

Thursday, July 22, 2021

All About Cryptocurrency

Is investing in cryptocurrency right for someone approaching retirement? Or ever?

Monday, July 19, 2021

Ask Joan: Online Dating Minefield vs. Paid Escorts

Joan counsels a man tired of paid escorts and looking online for an intimate connection with the right woman.

Friday, July 16, 2021

Open Thread Update: Summer Plans

Picnics, outdoor concerts, and other fresh-air-events and activities are on the social calendar for readers this summer. What are your plans?

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Vintage Vinyl Has Value!

Vintage vinyl albums have been making a comeback; here’s how to find out what your college albums are worth.

Monday, July 12, 2021

Happy Birthday, Medicare!

Medicare was signed into law in July of 1965. Take a look at how far it’s come and where it’s headed.

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Tenga cuidado con el abuso financiero de personas mayores

A veces, un abusador financiero senior es un cónyuge, hermano/a o hijo/a — ¿Conoce las señales?

Monday, July 5, 2021

Why Tech is Senior-Unfriendly…and How to Fix It

Touch sensitive buttons too…touchy? Print on smartphones too tiny? Get the scoop on ageism in tech product design….and how to combat it.

Friday, July 2, 2021

Open Thread Update: Senior Life Hacks

Ditch those heavy purses, simplify laundry day, and find other hacks to make life easier and more convenient with these Senior Life Hacks.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Senior Planet talks to…Ellen Burstyn

Film icon Ellen Burstyn talks exclusively to Senior Planet about her latest film – Queen Bees – her upcoming projects and what it’s like to ballroom dance with James Caan.

Monday, June 28, 2021

Connect with Others Through Pets

Get exercise for you and your pet and meet new people with these fun ideas.

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Alex Harsley’s Fourth Street Photo Gallery

A pioneering Black photographer talks about his life, his mission and his art.

Monday, June 21, 2021

Joan Price and Dr. Jane Fleishman Discuss LGBTQ Eldership

What’s it like to ‘come out” as an older person? What are the challenges? Joan Price talks to an expert and author.