Supermarkets aren’t the only stores that let you save money as you get older. Published by: AARP Age has its perks, and a big one is discounts. Aiming to reward loyal shoppers and lure new ones, some of the nation’s retailers offer special discounts to older consumers. It’s very common with supermarkets and has spilled […]
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Published by: Almanac The updated 2023 hurricane forecasts are out! Here are predictions for the current tropical storm and hurricane season—including how many storms make landfall. Plus, find answers to your questions about hurricanes, Earth’s most powerful storms. When is Hurricane Season The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and ends on November
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Published by: Almanac Think you don’t have room to grow your own crispy cucumbers for summer salads? Think again! They will grow just fine in a big pot and, in some cases, will do even better than if planted in the garden. Container growing gives you more control over the conditions. You can place the
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Flower Garden Design and Care Tips Published by: Almanac Time to replace that boring patch of lawn with a bright and beautiful flower garden! Let’s talk about how to start your first flower garden from scratch. We’re going to start small with some expert flower design tips to consider—plus advice for choosing, planting, and growing
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Coverage changes for COVID-19 Published by: Medicare The Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023. After May 11, 2023: Medicare will continue to cover vaccines without cost sharing. You might have cost-sharing for COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Medicare won’t cover over-the-counter (OTC) tests. Telehealth services will continue through December 31, 2024. Keep reading
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Published by: medicare.gov A new prescription drug law that went into effect on January 1, 2023, will help save money for people with Medicare. This law improves access to affordable treatments and strengthens the Medicare program. Here’s what the law means for you: More vaccines covered People with Medicare Part D drug coverage now pay
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The FDIC doesn’t insure 401(k) and IRA investments, but other agencies can safeguard your nest egg Published by: AARP The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank rattled people with cash deposits at banks and made the workings of the federal deposit insurance household knowledgeable. But what about retirement account holders? Do they
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Inexpensive implements make it easier to tend plants Published by: AARP Karen Beauchemin calls gardening her therapy. Over the years, she’s spent a lot of time in her West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, garden tending to her vegetables and flowers from her perch on “my little bench.” Gardening should be fun, not backbreaking. So, like Beauchemin, invest
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Criminals are quick to exploit current events and add new twists to well-known ruses Published by: AARP Scammers are like viruses: They continually evolve in response to the latest news and trends, using them for new ways to separate us from our cash. These criminals “are so adaptable, they’re going to just follow the headlines,”
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Published by: American Society on Aging Older adults represent the nation’s most dependable voters, voting at the highest rate of any age group. But what about the roughly 2 million older adults who live in long-term care facilities? How do they exercise their right to vote? And what is needed to ensure they can? Long-term
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