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AARP Experience Counts

Celebrate the American Dream and tap into the know-how of those living their best life at every age and stage

Time Tested

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AARP Experience Counts September 19 Issue

Stories that celebrate achievements of the American Experiment

Current Issue Stories

Origins of 8 Popular Sayings About Animals

The lessons offered by dogs, cats, birds, chickens, bees and geese

Blinded Navy Veteran On How He Achieved Paralympic Gold

Brad Snyder shares steps he took to overcome devastating injury

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Call of the Wild: Hunting and Fishing Help Veterans

The great outdoors offers a new path forward

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These ‘Grandma Activities’ Are Back at the Heart of Our Communities

Old-fashioned skills are suddenly fashionable again

Family and Relationships

How I Made Friends With My High School Bully

Find out how experience shows the healing properties of time

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7 Things Companies Do That Are Not Customer Service

Talk about triggered, these examples of poor customer service standards aggravate the heck out of us all

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6 Life Lessons From My Grandparents to My Grandkids

Essential, unsolicited advice that every grandchild needs to win at life

Veterans and Military Families

Cancer Advice From a Veteran and Survivor

Veteran shares what he learned on his cancer journey

How to Avoid Common Scams Targeting Veterans

Learn to outwit fraudsters who target those who have served

Abraham Mahshie recreates a photo his father took in Vietnam

Following My Late Father's Footsteps in Vietnam

Son gets closer to his father by following his path from the Vietnam War

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The Advice That Led Gregory Gadson Through the Military

A 1993 meeting provided inspiration and a plan

Lifestyle

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The Unique Benefit of Adopting a Dog

Discover the many reasons you may want to consider a rescue dog

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7 Things Companies Do That Are Not Customer Service

Talk about triggered, these examples of poor customer service standards aggravate the heck out of us all

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6 Life Lessons From My Grandparents to My Grandkids

Essential, unsolicited advice that every grandchild needs to win at life

Only in America

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Why I Think Florida Is Truly Our Greatest State

Despite a tarnished reputation, Florida is still the home of sun, sea and sand

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6 Versions of the All-American Classic Burger

Variations on one of the country's greatest culinary inventions

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6 Best Big City Neon Signs in America

These striking, colorful novelties became part of our national landscape

Entertainment

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7 Hollywood Celebrities Who Found Enduring Love

Some celebrity relationships thrive under the bright lights

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6 Child Actors Who Grew Up to Become Adult Stars

Hollywood youngsters who made it to a lifetime of the big time

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12 Songs That Celebrate America

Patriotic ballads that will grace your Fourth of July festivities

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Top of the Pops: 6 Best Bits of Wisdom from TV Dads

Father’s Day parenting tips courtesy of small-screen dads

Know-How

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Relive the Past With Letters from Historic Figures

These subscription services bring history to life

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5 Tips for College That Still Hold True

It doesn’t need to be all decision fatigue and worry about rankings

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How to Make Time Last Longer as You Age

Tips on how to slow down and make your life more meaningful

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Never Again! What's On Your Unbucket List?

These are the things I swear I will never do again

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