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Voice-First Technology: Now We’re Talking

Have you ever ordered Apple's Siri around ("play Bruce Springsteen's Badlands," "find the nearest Starbucks") or asked Amazon's Alexa to…

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A New Focus on LGBTQ Aging

Getting older is challenging for all of us. But being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) can make those…

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When Adult Children Move to Be Near Parents

When parents get older and need help, they often move closer to their adult children. But there's another path some…

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Sharing the Demands of Caregiving and the Workplace

As Deborah Koehneke sees it, she has two full-time jobs. One is director of medical clinics in Hillsdale, Michigan. The…

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Flood Insurance vs. Home Insurance: Are You Covered?

Your home may be the single largest asset in your life and ensuring you have the right home insurance coverage…

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Six Retirement Hobbies for the Young at Heart

When you think of retirement hobbies, the activities traditionally associated with retirement — such as golfing, gardening, and fishing —…

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Storing Your Car

Whether you're heading to a warmer climate for winter, own a convertible or classic car, or just aren't driving right…

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How to Avoid Halloween Mishaps and Mischief

As Halloween approaches, your children or grandchildren might be anxious about confronting witches and werewolves while trick-or-treating. But, there are…

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Is Concierge Healthcare Right for You? Tips for Choosing a Boutique Doctor

My friend Fran and her husband were vacationing in a remote part of Canada when she swallowed a piece of…

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Simply Smart Devices for DIY Security

After I had house guests who locked themselves out and then climbed in through the window, I bought myself a…

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