The Adult Child-Parent Bond: 8 Patterns Across the Second Half of Life
Adult child-parent relationships evolve.
4 min read
Your at-a-glance brief for life after 50. Updated every day on Indiana time.
1804: Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel at Weehawken, New Jersey.
✚Your Health TodayStep into the morning light for a few minutes. It helps your sleep and your spirits.
$Money MattersReview your Social Security statement once a year at ssa.gov to confirm your record is correct.
Slow down. Scammers create urgency on purpose. A real institution will always give you time.
Adult child-parent relationships evolve.
4 min readDividends can feel like a paycheck in retirement, but the math is more nuanced than a headline yield. Here ...
6 min readI spent three months in 2019 watching 847 people between ages 42 and 79 work through increasingly complex m...
6 min readA 2023 meta-analysis of expressive-writing studies with long-term follow-up (Guo, *British Journal of Clini...
3 min readReal headlines with a plain-English reason they matter after 50. Tap any card for the full story.
Why it matters: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that avenging his father's death is a national demand. He made this statement during his father's funeral ceremonies.
Read the brief →Why it matters: President Donald Trump stated the US is prepared to respond to Iran if it acts on assassination threats. He said the US has 1,000 missiles ready.
Read the brief →Why it matters: The US is demanding that Iran confirm the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic. This demand comes as the US and Iran continue to exchange strik…
Read the brief →Why it matters: Pubs have been granted extended hours to show the Norway game. The extended hours will allow fans to watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.
Read the brief →Tracing your family history has never been easier or cheaper than it is right now. Between DNA tests, free ...
25 min readA plain-English guide to texting, emojis, group chats, and photo sharing on iPhone and Android. Step-by-ste...
20 min readThe US and Iran are nearing an agreement to start negotiations on a long-term peace deal, while Iran has la...
6 min readAs we age, our bones naturally lose density, which can lead to osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures...
6 min readExpert voices. Real advice. Written for you.
Top-rated Amazon picks for adults 50+
Replace seven kitchen appliances with one that cooks dinner in half the time.
Best For: Anyone who wants faster, easier home cooking with minimal cleanup.
Keep playing bridge, poker, and rummy with numbers you can actually see.
Best For: Card players who want large, readable numbers and durable quality.
The last garden tools you will ever need — comfortable, rust-proof, and guaranteed for life.
Best For: Gardeners with arthritis or hand fatigue who need comfortable tools.
A daily home for health, money, family, news, and brain fitness — written in plain English and grounded in real expertise.
Ten useful stops that keep the day sharp — news, protection, money, and brain fitness. Open one or work through the set.
The morning lead story and the 50+ read of the day.
Open briefing → 02Late headlines in clear language, without the cable shout.
See news → 03Find something worth doing today — 100+ hobbies made for life after 50.
Browse hobbies → 04World Crossword Tournament — play free with partner tracking (ad-supported).
Play puzzle → 05Nostalgia trivia from the decades that shaped us — native on 50PlusHub.
Play now → 06One fraud pattern to watch — plain warning, no panic.
Read warning → 07Hand-checked products and prices that make sense at this stage of life.
Browse deals → 08Social Security, retirement cash flow, and inflation in plain English.
Read money → 09Bones, balance, Medicare, and everyday wellness without medical theater.
Read health → 10One clean send so the best of the day finds you even when you are busy.
Subscribe →Scammers impersonating Medicare representatives are calling seniors during open enrollment periods, pressuring them to share their Social Security number, Medicare number, or banking details. They claim your coverage will be canceled if you don't comply. Remember: Medicare will NEVER call you unsolicited to ask for personal information. If someone calls claiming to be from Medicare, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE directly.
“The best part of getting older is knowing exactly who you are — and building the life that fits.”
— The Editors, 50 Plus Hub