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Your at-a-glance brief for life after 50. Updated every day on Indiana time.
1860: Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth president of the United States.
✚Your Health TodayIf you keep a blood pressure cuff at home, take a calm reading and write the number down.
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An income annuity is a way to turn part of your nest egg into a check that keeps coming for as long as you ...
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Starting around age 30, adults lose muscle each decade, and the pace quickens after 50. The good news is th...
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The IRS raised 2026 contribution limits for 401(k) plans and IRAs, and a special catch-up for workers ages ...
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Once you reach your applicable required withdrawal age, the government requires you to start pulling money ...
12 min readAn income annuity is a way to turn part of your nest egg into a check that keeps coming for as long as you live. The simple kind can be a smart buy, but the complicated, high-fee versions sold hard by commissioned agents deserve your skepticism.
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Unwanted calls and texts remain a daily nuisance for millions of Americans, and many of them are scams aime...
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When a loved one dies, some of the sharpest family fights are over small, sentimental items rather than mon...
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On October 14, 2026, the Social Security Administration set the 2027 cost of living adjustment at 3.6 perce...
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Backyard birdwatching is one of the most popular hobbies in the country, with about 96 million Americans wa...
12 min readNamed desks for life after 50. These are AI-assisted columns. A human editor sets the voice. They are not independent reporters writing every line.
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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
Plain answers for adults 50+ — and for AI search engines that cite this site.
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