HOLIDAYS 2009
Voices
Flying with Dogs
Travel expert Peter Greenberg offers suggestions for a reader looking to fly home with her pug for the holidays.
Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter
Think of your résumé as a personal advertisement and request for an interview.
Music for Grownups: 10 Holiday Hits
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. These 10 tunes are our picks for the top sounds of the season.
Tools
Activity Calculator
Figure out just how many calories all those holiday activities are burning each day.
Books for Grownups
Curl up by the fireplace with a good book, recommended for those 50+ by AARP The Magazine and Publisher's Weekly.
7-Day Menu Planner
Got guests? We've got a week's worth of dietician-preferred meals already planned for you, and each includes a handy shopping list.
Body Mass Index Calculator
Don't let holiday calories "weigh" you down; find an estimate of your body fat, based on your height and weight, here.
Start the new year off right by finding a job you love. Career expert Bob Skladany offers tips on what to do first.
Get in Shape--Cheap!
With the tough economy, you may be second-guessing your monthly gym fees. But don't give up your exercise. Fitness can be low-cost, even free, with these 11 penny-pinching tips.
Many Happy Returns
Consumer advocate Ron Burley has developed an eight-point plan for your holiday gift returns.
From the Online Community
Group: Jewish Life
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Photo: First Thanksgiving
Anna-Bama's son Jack Henry enjoys his first Turkey Day, complete with fun, feathered hat.
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10 Resolutions for 2009
Whether it's beginning a walking regimen, paying down credit cards, or simply laughing more, resolve to do it in 2009 with this guide.
Bring Your Family Stories to Life
Use the holiday time together to share your family's stories with color and humor. AARP family expert Amy Goyer has nine tips.
6 Secrets of Those Who Never Get Sick
The holidays can wear down your immune system. These six simple habits can boost your immunity and safeguard your precious health.
Tired of Being Tired?
Holidays got you feeling stressed and tired? AARP health and fitness ambassador Martina Navratilova shares six ways to get your groove back.
Finding Fun Ways to Give Back
The holidays bring out the volunteer spirit in everyone. Want to help restore a historic building or serve at a national park? These and more opportunities abound.
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Retirement Calculator
Use this interactive tool to estimate your future income and expenses.
The New World of Job Searching
Get expert advice on conducting a successful job search from AARP.org careers columnist Bob Skladany.
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Is It Truly Organic?
How can you tell whether or not "organic" foods are the real deal?
Enter Green Sweeps!
Enter for a chance to win Energy Star appliances, a MacBook, or mountain bikes!
Fat 2 Fit
Many people find they can shed medications along with their extra pounds.
TV Tackles Aging
An AARP-supported show addresses health and other issues faced by aging people.
How to Bounce Back
Everyone goes through tough times. Some folks just navigate them better. Learn how.
Free Fun in Vegas
Gambled and lost? Peter Greenberg gives tips on free stuff to do in Sin City.
401(k): Debt Cutter?
Should I borrow from my 401(k) to pay off my house? How steep is the penalty?
Book Review
Singer Ricardo Montaner's book portrays a man committed to his family and faith.
New Tricks in Bed?
Use these tips to improve your life ... under the covers. Get what you want!.
