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The Daily Briefing

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Your at-a-glance brief for life after 50. Updated every day on Indiana time.

★Today in History

1920: Tennessee ratified the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote across the United States.

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The Editor's Desk
Optimizing Your Home for Aging in Place
› Louis
Louis
Mastering Money Matters
Understanding the Social Security Tax Torpedo and Your Retirement Income
› Catherine
Catherine
Your Health, Straight
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment for Adults 50+
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Emmet
Remember When
Remember When S&H Green Stamps Fueled Family Dreams
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Ezda
The Good Life
The Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
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Ezekial
The Big Picture
Maximizing Social Security Benefits for Married Couples
› Martha
Martha
Kitchen Table Wisdom
Family Caregiver Tax Credits
› James
James
Tech Made Simple
Staying Safe Online: A Guide to Password Management for Adults 50+
› Alex
Alex
The Getaway
The Getaway: The Quiet Magic of the Shoulder Season
› William
William
Rules for Living Well
Understanding Medicare Supplement Insurance
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