Latest articles by Beth Brophy
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Sail and Sightsee On a River Cruise in Retirement
Travel Biking, hiking and fishing expeditions when you get off the boat.
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Educational Trips Expand the Mind for Older Traveler
Travel Retirees have a bevy of options to explore areas most tourists don't see.
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Retirement Travel: See the World with the Grandkids
Travel Multigenerational trips help create strong family bonds and leave a legacy of special memories.
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All Aboard for a Train Adventure in Retirement
Travel Older travelers and retirees are hitting the rails and fueling demand for train vacations.
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Retirees, Get Tech Savvy for the Grandkids
Technology Communicating through new tech tools is a lot more fun than the obligatory phone calls of yore.
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Savor the Tastes of Local Culture in Retirement
Travel In a new twist, some travel companies are adding exercise and culinary lessons to travel expeditions aimed at older foodies.
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Join a Chorale Group in Retirement to Boost Your Spirits
Caregiving Retirees can create, bond and entertain in a song-filled setting featuring professional conductors.
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How to Preserve the History of Your Family
Caregiving Tips for collecting and organizing precious photos, movies and memories.
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Decluttering in Retirement (or at Any Age) Frees Space and the Soul
retirement Whether you do it yourself or hire a pro, letting go of unneeded possessions is liberating for you and your heirs.
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Girlfriend Getaways Gain Popularity Among Retirees, Preretirees
Travel Many women over 50 are discovering the rejuvenating properties of vacationing with female friends.
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For Retirees on the Go, Culinary Tours Put the Focus on Food
retirement Foodie travelers have a menu of choices ranging from culinary cruises, cooking courses and winery tours.
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Retirees Moving to Be Near the Grandkids
Financial Planning Forget all those "best places to retire" lists: For some retirees, the top retirement destination is the place where their grandkids reside.
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Celebrating Life When Death Draws Near
retirement A 'living funeral' provides an opportunity for the terminally ill to gather with close friends and relatives to share memories and stories.
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Hire a Personal Assistant to Ease the Burden
Making Your Money Last Getting help to handle small tasks can make a big difference for those who are juggling work and caregiving.
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Solving Sibling Squabbles Over a Parent's Care
Caregiving If advance planning didn't do the trick, hiring a professional mediator can help settle a family feud.
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Vacations That Give Back
Travel Take a “voluntourism” trip and you’ll see the world from a fresh perspective.
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How to Pick the Best Place to Retire
Making Your Money Last Narrow your choices by doing online research, and then plan to visit in person before settling on a new locale.
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Meet New Friends As a Solo Traveler
Travel Traveling alone doesn't have to be a lonely experience.
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Take a Road Trip With Your Grandkids
Travel 'Grand travel' creates memories of a lifetime for both generations.
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See the World With a House Sit or Exchange
Travel Cutting your lodging costs can stretch your travel dollar.
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Get in Shape on a Fitness Vacation
Travel Fitness-minded travelers do everything from biking and Nordic walking to pilates and yoga.
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Money 101 for Your Spouse
Making Your Money Last When one spouse oversees the finances, make sure the other knows all the details.
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