The Age-Gap Question Everyone Wants Answered

For this week’s Members Edition Unlocked — where we unlock five stories for one week — we look at age gaps. Celebrity couples can make large age gaps look glamorous. But how much is too much? According to relationship experts, the answer has less to do with the number of years between you and more to do with life stage, emotional maturity and power dynamics. They explain why some age-gap relationships thrive while others create challenges for couples and their families. Find out where the experts draw the line.

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The Better Way to Decide if You’re Ready to Retire

The question isn’t “How big is your nest egg?” It’s whether your money can generate the income you’ll need in retirement. In this guide, Anne Lester explains how to evaluate your spending, factor in Social Security and determine whether you have enough financial breathing room for the years ahead. If retirement is on your horizon, this is worth a read.

Why It’s Never Too Late to Reclaim Your Heritage

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re sharing a moving essay from author and filmmaker Denise Soler Cox about the years she spent downplaying aspects of her Puerto Rican identity, and the journey back to embracing it. Her story explores the quiet ways many people adapt, assimilate, and sometimes lose pieces of themselves along the way. It’s a thoughtful reminder that it’s never too late to reconnect with your roots. Read Denise’s powerful reflection.

What’s the Best Way to Cover Funeral Costs?

No one loves talking about funeral planning, but making a few decisions now can spare your family stress and expense later. In this Dollars and Sense column, personal finance writer Sandra Block explains the pros and cons of prepaid funeral plans, burial insurance and other ways to make sure your wishes are honored. Her practical advice may help you save money while giving loved ones one less thing to worry about. See which option makes the most sense for you.

A Practical Guide to Today’s Health Trackers

Wearable technology is everywhere, and figuring out what you really need can be confusing. In our latest AARP Smart Guide, on wearable health technology, we break down the pros, cons and cost of smartwatches, fitness bands, smart rings and other health trackers, plus what to know about their accuracy and your privacy.