Living Well in Retirement

2009 Best List: Retirement Resources

Here are the best web sites to visit before you retire and in retirement.

Get the Best Medicare Advantage Plan

This step-by-step guide will help you compare options from private insurers to find the best coverage for your needs.

Get the Best Medicare Prescription-Drug Plan for You

This step-by-step guide will help you navigate the Medicare Web site to compare your options.

What's in Store for Medicare Part B Premiums

Some people will have to pay more for coverage next year.

A Bailout for Seniors

President Obama calls for a $250 payment for retirees to offset no cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security benefits in 2010.

Some Medicare Rates to Rise

Find out what changes to expect -- and what you can do -- if you have a prescription-drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan.

Tax-Friendly Places to Retire

The financial climate is more pleasant in some states than in others.

All A-Twitter Over New Technology

Seniors are embracing Facebook and Twitter to find old friends and make new ones.

Turn Your Pastime Into Paid Work

Love to read or garden? Indulge your passion by picking up a job in the field of your dreams.

Make the Most of a Garage Sale

A garage sale takes work, from figuring out the right prices to setting up enticing displays.

An Early Look at Retirement

At 43, Steve Gurney spent a week in a retirement community and was surprised by what he found. As told to Mary Beth Franklin

How to Minimize Long-Term-Care Premiums

Choosing the right benefit period plays a big role in how much you'll pay for coverage.

Get in Shape on a Fitness Vacation

Fitness-minded travelers do everything from biking and Nordic walking to pilates and yoga.

Get Ready for Digital Television

If your TV relies on an antenna for reception, it's time to upgrade with a digital converter box.

Retirees Try Teaching as a Second Career

For some seniors, becoming the head of the classroom fulfills a lifelong dream.

Caught in a Housing Crunch

Retirement communities offer special deals to seniors who face a tough time selling their homes.

Sweep Your House Clean of Toxins

If you want to go green, buy chemical-free cleaners and pitch the pesticides.

Doctor House Calls in the Information Age

Physicians are communicating with their patients using Web-based programs.

What to Look for When You Buy a Long-Term-Care Policy

A few key decisions you make when you buy a long-term-care policy can make a big difference when it comes time to file an insurance claim.

Seniors Teaching Fellow Seniors

Senior colleges allow you to teach in your area of expertise, and then sit back and take a class yourself.

Social Networks for the Older Crowd

Social networking isn't just for kids. Online communities catering to baby-boomers are blossoming.

A New Model for Aging in Place

Neighbors help seniors stay independent by helping out with errands and other small tasks.

Recycle Your Business Know-How

Retired doctors, lawyers, executives and other professionals are finding new uses for their expertise by becoming volunteers.

Yes, Retirees, You Can Go Home Again

Yearning to return to where you grew up? The perfect retirement spot may be your hometown.

Retire to Your Dream Job

A satisfying combo: work, leisure and extra income.

Resources for Work After Retirement

Find advice and help online and in print.

4 Steps to Your Encore Job

Ready to pursue your passion? Here's how.

Opening a Franchise Gives You a Head Start

Worried about starting a new business? A franchise is less risky than creating a company from scratch.

Teach in Spain: No Spanish Allowed

No foreign language skills? No problem. Programs in foreign countries pair English speakers with those learning the language.

Lower Your Medicare Premiums

What you pay for Part B coverage is based on your 2006 income. If it's dropped since then, you may be able to get lower rates.

Family-Friendly 'Burbs Turn Senior Friendly

Programs provide chefs, home repair and other services to help suburban seniors age in place.

Ex-Execs Find a New Mission

Retired executives put their skills and expertise to good use by helping nonprofit groups.

Start an Encore Career

To earn money or keep their hand in the game, many retirees head back to work or start their own businesses.

Act II: Retire to a New Career

A mid-career switch can recharge your batteries and bring balance to your life.

A Summer Home May Not Be Ideal in Winter

Moving to your vacation home year round may seem like a great idea, until winter comes.

Your Medical History at Your Fingertips

Need your history in a hurry? A personal health record can store your data in one place.

Retire to Paris? I Was Hoping for Milwaukee

If your retirement dreams don't match your spouse's, start talking now to bridge the divide.

Starting Your Own Business

To succeed, rely on your experience and long-established contacts.

Care for the Caregiver

Serving as a family caregiver is stressful, and it's easy to forget to take care of yourself.

Beware: Your Hospital Could Make You Sick

Protect yourself from hospital-related infections and mistakes by monitoring your own treatment.

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