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Enjoy special AARP articles, reports, audio interviews and videos, selected just for AARP members. Bookmark this page or look for the Members Only Access lock to explore special topics on AARP.org

Health & Self

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22 Small Healthy Habits That Result in Big Changes

Improve your well-being by making sound, simple choices

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Better Everyday Living

One set of lifestyle changes can help block many conditions, Dean Ornish says

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Midlife Checkup Guide

Surprising tests, tips, facts and lessons about how you’re doing now and how to be healthier tomorrow

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Pre-Retirement Body Check

Top health worries, lifestyle tweaks and body changes you might not see coming — and ways to prepare

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Money & Work

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Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Life After Work

Read a free chapter of "How to Make Your Money Last" by financial expert Jane Bryant Quinn

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19 Quick Money Moves to Make Today

Smart financial management starts with an eager, positive attitude

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Pay Less for Just About Everything!

Frugality expert Lisa Lee Freeman shows how to save thousands each year

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Build a Bigger Nest Egg for Retirement

Jean Chatzky on making your future more secure

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How to Protect Yourself From Fraud

Frank Abagnale shares tales and advice from over 40 years of scam fighting

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Your Guide to a Secure Retirement

Expert advice for planning your future

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Entertainment & People

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Shania Still Shines

How the country music star stopped worrying about self-image

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5 Inspiring People: The Cooks

Profiles of older Americans who are disrupting aging and fulfilling their passions

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Carlos Santana Plays the Blues

Grammy-winning musician reflects on the influence of legendary blues guitarists

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The Endless Joy of Rita Moreno

The beloved Oscar-winning actress from ‘West Side Story’ has never been happier

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Smokey Robinson Looks Back

Listen to AARP’s special behind-the-scenes conversation with the Miracles founder and front man

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Travel & Adventure

Coronavirus Update: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised older adults and people who have serious medical conditions to avoid cruises and nonessential air travel. For more information, visit the CDC website.

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18 Budget-Friendly Travel Tips

Year-round ways to easily add more adventure to your trips

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25 Ways to Save On Trips

Here's how to be savvy when booking your transportation, lodging and more

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A Better Vacation for Less

Frugal Travel expert Seth Kugel on the secrets of terrific low-cost adventures

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