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20 Picture-Perfect Destinations That American Retirees Love

Choosing where to retire is a big decision. You want a place that offers a good quality of life, affordability, and access to the things that are important to you. Taking into account factors like climate, healthcare, and cost of living, we take a look at the best 20 places to retire:

‘Turning this country estate into a wedding venue has become my life, seven days a week’

Dust off your hats, squeeze into those suits and break out the confetti: the British wedding season is now in full swing. As well as hopefully being the happiest day of a couple’s life, their wedding day is also the most expensive, costing an average of £20,700, according to the Hitched website. And this fact isn’t lost on the owners of large house...

Goldie Hawn’s Style Evolution Through the Years

A look back at the bubbly star's most exciting fashion moments.

20 Stylist Secrets to Staying Chic, No Matter Your Age

Celebrity stylists share their tips for looking and feeling your best at any age.

Balancing Acts: 14 Tips For Men Can Juggling Work, Fitness, and Family

Some of the best tips for men who are juggling work, fitness, and family require a lot of sacrifice, action, and discipline for them to be optimized in real life. It’s hard to be a man with a family, a demanding job, and difficulties balancing everything. Here are 14 tips to help you balance your […]

Not a gym rat? Here's how to get started on an outdoor exercise routine

Between the sweat smell, fluorescent lights and omnipresent television screens, April Herring has never connected with going to the gym. Instead, she runs, bikes, hikes, plays tennis, pickleball and football — anything to get her exercise outside as often as possible. "Fresh air, sunshine, the variety of the trees as the seasons change," said Herring, an administrator at Carroll Community College in North Maryland. "There's something about the...

London leaver: 'I was exhausted by London hustle culture — then I met a farmer from the Cotswolds'

London leaver: 'I was exhausted by London hustle culture — then I met a farmer from the Cotswolds' - Entrepreneur Samanah Duran was paying £1,600 a month on her West Kensington flat before a Hinge date changed everything

At 102 years old, I still help run my business: Here are my 3 daily practices for a happy and healthy life

At 102, Deborah Szekely still manages a business and goes out often. Here are some practices she credits for her longevity.

18 Ways to Simplify Your Lifestyle and Save Money Now

Not all frugal habits are bad. Some are just plain efficient and logical. But if you weren’t raised to think about your spending frugally, many of these simple habits may be surprising or novel. If you’re looking for a way to curb reckless or extravagant spending, consider trying out a few of these thirty tips to reduce your expenses and free up funds to build your nest egg, emergency fund, or investment accounts.

5 Foods That Are Surprisingly Healthy

Eating healthily doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Some foods often considered guilty pleasures can be surprisingly good for you. Here are five unexpectedly healthy options for your next snack. Pasta. Low in fat and salt, pasta keeps you satiated longer, reducing the likelihood of overeating. Popcorn. Often dismissed as junk food, popcorn is rich in fiber, supporting digestion and providing vitamin B, manganese and magnesium. Honey. A natural sweetener loaded with antioxidants, honey offers cell protection, anti-inflammatory benefits and contributes to a healthy gut. Chocolate. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that may safeguard against cell damage, lower blood pressure, and improve heart and brain health. Alcohol. In moderation, alcohol can offer protection against heart disease, kidney stones, gallstones and type 2 diabetes. However, it's crucial to avoid excessive consumption for optimal well-being.

Music Publicist Kathryn Frazier Was ‘Ready to Quit' the Industry. Instead, She Added ‘Life Coach' to Her Resume

For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biz3 founder, certified life coach and Reiki master says "everything is everything" when it comes to art and mental health.

Reese Witherspoon's Life in Photos

The actress has been in the limelight for almost two decades.

102-year-old still works 3 days a week at the resort she co-founded in 1940: Her best advice for a long, happy career

Deborah Szekely, 102, founded Rancho La Puerta, a fitness resort and spa, with her husband during World War II.

A super commuter reveals the lengths he will go to make a reasonable wage, is it worth it?

Kyle Rice, a paramedic and father of two who works for a tech company in Manhattan, explained how he saves money as a super commuter between Delaware and New York.

Cutting Back on One Amino Acid Increases Lifespan of Middle-Aged Mice Up to 33%

A new study in mice found limited intakes of one particular essential amino acid slowed the impacts of ageing and even lengthened their lifespan. Scientists are now wondering if these findings could help people improve their longevity and quality of life. Isoleucine is one of three branched-chain amino acids we use to build proteins in our bodies. It is essential for our survival, but since our cells can't produce it from scratch, we have to get...

Registered Dietitian Shares Foods and Habits That May Help Lower Cortisol

It's important not to skip meals.

A 63-year-old explains how Blue Zones helped him rethink his retirement plan to avoid his 'biggest fear' of loneliness

As loneliness continues to hit older Americans particularly hard, Ed, 63, is doing everything he can to avoid that outcome once he retires.

Woman Loses 50 Pounds By Following Five Simple Rules

"I must say that after a month, everything was restored, and I became much happier than before," Albina Angan, 20, told Newsweek.

A millennial couple bought an abandoned cottage for half the price of nearby houses. It's a major fixer-upper, but it's worth it.

Two 30-year-olds said buying the "worst house in the best neighborhood" was their only way to afford a charming town where properties go for $600,000.

15 Questionable Habits of Retirees That Raise Eyebrows

Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation, travel, and finally getting around to all those hobbies you never had time for. But let’s be honest, it’s not always sunshine and sipping margaritas by the pool. Let’s explore some habits retirees develop that might raise an eyebrow (but probably aren’t a cause for major … 15 Questionable Habits of Retirees That Raise Eyebrows Read More »

Young Americans are so obsessed with being rich it’s now distorting their views of their finances — here’s why ‘the norm’ no longer seems ‘normal’

The endless scroll takes its toll.

The state where people live the longest in America, based on data—and see how your state compares

Stacker used data from the 2023 County Health Rankings to determine the 25 states where people live the longest.

Why are Gen Z and millennial workers descending the corporate ladder?

Micromanaging leaders may be discouraging Gen Z and millennial workers from climbing the corporate ladder. Some Gen Z and millennial workers are actively deprioritizing their career growth to pursue better work-life balance.

Study links sleep apnea treatment and happier, healthier relationships

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting demonstrates that when individuals with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure machine more regularly, it benefits their relationship with their partner.

Lewis Hamilton's living room makes an on-trend impression — designers say it’s “eclectic and elegant”

Lewis Hamilton's living room has one of the year's biggest design trends. We explain why it works so well and how to get the look in your own place

18 Daily Struggles Only Someone in Retirement Will Understand

If you’ve just retired, you’re probably focused on new hobbies and embarking on new adventures, but there’s a level of effort you must put in to maintain a certain amount of happiness. In this article, we look at 18 problems most people face during retirement.

We Asked Cardiologists Which Foods To Cut Out For Better Heart Health. Here’s What They Said

Straight from the mouths of cardiologists and a heart health nutritionist. View Entire Post ›

3 Things to Know About Casandra "Cassie" Ventura

Cassie's life with husband Alex Fine and kids Frankie and Sunny is full of "nonstop laughter and so much love," she says

Could drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people live longer? Some experts see them as potential longevity pills

“The singular most effective and consistent way of extending lifespan in animals is caloric restriction.”

I Weighed 500lbs. Walking Every Day Changed My Life

There's nothing worse than trying to lose weight and having a craving, so I didn't ignore that craving, I fed it.

8 Reasons Why Wealthy People Choose to Live Surprisingly Modest Lives

In a world where wealth often equates to lavish lifestyles filled with luxury cars, grand mansions, and opulent parties, a segment of the affluent population...

8 Tasty Foods You Can Eat A Lot Of And Not Get Fat

I'm a weight loss dietitian, but I'm also human. If I could eat all the cheeseburgers and fries I wanted without compromising my health and body weight goals, I'd do it. But life doesn't work that way.

‘You Can’t Take It With You’: 5 Less-Frugal Money Habits To Adopt as You Get Older

As you get older and hopefully more financially secure, it can be tempting to stick to the same frugal money habits you've always practiced. However, it may be time to loosen the purse strings a bit...

Why Retired People Struggle to Spend Their Money and How it Could Ruin Their Lives

Transitioning into retirement reveals unfamiliar challenges that can make spending a sophisticated task for seniors. Whether dealing with financial uncertainty or societal expectations, these factors often lead to restricted budgets and missed opportunities. Explore how these struggles impact their lives, creating a mix of financial anxiety and unrealized dreams. Insufficient Retirement Savings Getting by in … Why Retired People Struggle to Spend Their Money and How it Could Ruin Their Lives Read More »

TV Personality Leeza Gibbons Gets Candid About How She Takes Care of Herself and Others (EXCLUSIVE)

Learn about the "five more" strategy that keeps her joyful

12 Bad Life Habits to Get Rid of ASAP

We all want to change our lives for the better. But knowing what to avoid can take time to pinpoint. In general, having a burger once in a while or drinking alcohol won’t hurt you—but repeated or excessive indulgence in bad habits can lead to physical and mental harm. If you’re looking for some tips on how to improve your life, then look no further—here are some habits to cut out of your life once and for all.

I Retired in a Mobile Home: Why It’s the Best Real Estate Decision I Ever Made

When you think about retirement living, what comes to mind? Downsizing to a smaller house? Moving into one of those fancy senior living places? Well, not for Lisa Jackson. The retired engineer had a...

I Went on a Girls Trip to This Luxury, Adults-only Resort in Jamaica — Here's Why It Made Me Love All-inclusives

A few days catching up with my best friend over frothy drinks completely changed my mind about all-inclusive resorts.

Malibu, the Wave, and One Woman Who Made It Her Own

Darrylin Zanuck wasn't content to sit on the beach and watch the boys ride waves. She wanted to surf. She inspired a generation of women who made Malibu theirs. The post Malibu, the Wave, and One Woman Who Made It Her Own first appeared on The Inertia.

I skipped college and now make $600,000 a year online. I'm the first person in my family to purchase my own home.

Oliur Rahman asked his parents for one year to prove he could make money on his own instead of going to college. Now, he makes $600,000 a year online.

These 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study finds

Want to add years to your life? Following these healthy habits could do just that, according to a study presented by the American Society for Nutrition.

14 things Brits living in the US miss most about the UK

I tried living 'La Dolce Vita' - and Italians have got it all right

Living ‘La Dolce Vita’ has become synonymous with Italian culture, good vibes, and embracing life’s luxuries. Translating to ‘the sweet life’, there’s little wonder that those hailing from Venice to Sicily are living longer, more fulfilled lives (have you ever met a Nonna that isn’t full of energy?) - and that we should all be striving for the same...

Women live longer than men, but there’s a ‘dark side’

“Ageless Aging” looks at the importance of women’s diet, exercise, sleep and social connections

Homeowners show off incredible home designed with sustainability at its core — see what makes it so unique

"Sreejith says that such a house cannot be emulated just by having a similar plan." Homeowners show off incredible home designed with sustainability at its core — see what makes it so unique first appeared on The Cool Down.

5 Ways To Look Better In Photos

Have you ever been self-conscious about how you look in photos? Well here are five tips to help you look better in pictures. 1. Know Your Best Angle. Most people don't have symmetrical faces, so learning your best side can significantly improve your photos. 2. Use Pro Face-Lift Techniques. Experts recommend having the camera just above eye level, not too high, and smiling with your "tongue flat against the roof of your mouth." 3. Test Poses In Front Of A Mirror. It may feel silly, but learning a few poses in the mirror can be hugely beneficial. Find something to do with your hands, like leaning on a doorway. 4. Change Poses Between Shots. Take several photos and make sure to try out a couple of different poses in each one to increase the chance of getting a photo you love. 5. Do A Little Acting. Don't be afraid to play it up for the camera. Change your expressions and positions, and keep it fun!

Five easy life changes that'll help you live longer, according to an expert

They really are easy to incorporate into your lives.

Lenny Kravitz opens up about celibacy, not being in a relationship: 'A spiritual thing'

Lenny Kravitz has detailed how disciplined his lifestyle is to be in "the best shape of (my) life." His discipline also applies to his romantic life.

Christie Brinkley unveils new Hamptons-inspired clothing line

Just in time for summer, Christie Brinkley joins Hoda & Jenna to show off some items from her new clothing line TWRHLL inspired the Hamptons — with nothing over $100!

Mediterranean diet helps women live much longer, a large new study finds

Closely following the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of early death in women by nearly 25% in a large new study. Here’s how.