Social Security is moving closer to a funding deadline that could affect millions of retirees, yet Democrats and Republicans rarely agree on how to address it. One idea now has support from senators on both sides of the aisle: Make high earners pay Social Security tax on more of their wages. 

Your last will and testament is one of the most important legal documents that you will ever make. It allows you to direct where you want your property, guardianship and debts to go after you die, and allows you to appoint an executor to act out your wishes. But too many Americans don’t have a will right now. 

Practices for reframing the past and building meaningful lives in the present. Unless we die prematurely, we will all face the challenges of old age. What we could long deny through the magical, invincibility-fraught delusions of youth will become inescapably real.

According to LiveScience, superfoods are natural foods that are rich in nutrients and offer numerous health benefits. They are typically low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats.

Here are eight essential superfoods to include in your diet or your loved one’s diet for healthy aging:

Modern technology offers solutions that go way beyond simple security cameras. Today’s smart monitoring tools are designed to be effective while still respecting residents’ privacy. Non-intrusive sensors can pick up motion, falls, or unusual inactivity in a resident’s room and automatically send an alert to a caregiver’s phone. These systems can even learn a resident’s typical routine and flag anything out of the ordinary that might signal a problem.

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The Hundred Years’ War lasted from May 24, 1337, until October 19, 1453, totaling about 116 years. This lengthy conflict was disputed between the kingdoms of England and France, and centered around English claims to the French throne. In 1328, France’s King Charles IV was succeeded by his paternal cousin Philip VI, though Charles’ nearest male relative was actually his nephew, Edward III of England. Tensions rose as some viewed Edward as having a stronger claim, and in 1337, war broke out after France confiscated the English-held duchy of Guyenne. In 1340, the first true battle of the war occurred at the Battle of Sluys, where England destroyed nearly the entire French fleet. Fighting lasted for decades, with each side exchanging ground until the decisive French victory at the Battle of Castillon in 1453. The war ended in October that year, though no formal peace treaty was ever signed.

A Brief Final Word About 9-11

Twenty-five years have passed since that awful day. America—and the world—was changed forever.

There are still questions we haven’t answered. Who was really responsible? The Saudis? Osama bin Laden? Some other terrorist group?

We still ask: Did we know it was coming? Could we have prevented it?

But there is one question I will probably ask myself forever:

Did the people who carried out this horrendous attack accomplish what they set out to do?

Unfortunately, my answer is YES.

Did they kill a lot of Americans? Yes.

Did they put fear into the hearts of millions of us? Yes.

Did they disrupt the comfortable, complacent way of life we had taken for granted? Yes.

And there is something else that many people forget.

September 11, 2001, was primary election day in New York and in many other places around the country. Voting is one of the things we Americans take most seriously.

Yet, on that day, those terrorists accomplished something no one had ever done before. They forced us to postpone our elections.

For a short time, they took something precious from us: our right to vote.

When I finally got home that day, I went straight to my polling place. I expected to walk in, cast my ballot and go home.

Instead, I found the doors closed.

I was angry. I was surprised.

But more than anything, I realized something I never wanted to admit:

At least on that day, the bad guys had won —bwc

Alice McGinty is a traveler, artist, life coach, and an inspiration online. She also happens to be just four years shy of her 100th birthday, but this doesn’t stop her from living a healthy and happy life. It does bring up questions, though, about how senior citizens in the U.S. often feel like they’ve been sent off to pasture, without emotional or logistical support. McGinty wants to do something about it.

 A typical bottle of wine pours about five glasses, perfect for a night out with a loved one, a small group of friends, or anyone who loves hangovers. But what if you just want a glass with dinner or while relaxing with your favorite show? If you open that bottle of Cab, does the clock start ticking? The last thing you want is to waste those precious grapes...

Whether you picture your golden years on a Caribbean coast or hidden away in a European village, retiring abroad is undeniably appealing. While the United States boasts plenty of wonderful spots to plant new roots...These are the best places in the world to retire in 2026, considering healthcare, cost of living, and more.

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9 Estate Planning Documents

 Every Retiree Needs

Nobody loves thinking about what happens after they are gone. But here is the honest truth: skipping this conversation does not protect you. It just leaves your family buried in red tape and legal fees at the worst possible time. The good news is that getting your affairs in order is more manageable than it sounds. These nine documents form the core of a solid estate plan. Check them off one by one, and you will have given your loved ones a real gift.

A move like this is exciting, but it’s smart to think ahead about how it could affect your coverage. Whether your Medicare is impacted – and what you’ll need to do – depends on the type of plan you have. Here’s what to expect and steps to take before and after your move.

Two of the most enjoyable things for me to do are gardening and playing with the grandchildren; if you can combine them, then so much the better. I love getting out in the fresh air, being surrounded by the soft relaxing aroma of freshly turned earth and greenery. J, on the other hand, enjoys the garden for other reasons!

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What Did People 

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 Medicine Cabinets

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By Nicole Villeneuve

In the mid-20th century, the medicine cabinet was a fixture of many homes. Open one and you’d likely find a thermometer, a box of bandages, maybe a tin of aspirin — basics we still recognize today. But alongside those common essentials were remedies that didn’t just look different from modern products — they were also built on ideas modern medicine has long since abandoned.

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- The five-day workweek is relatively new. For much of history, people worked six days a week, often with only Sunday as a day of rest.

- Henry Ford helped popularize the five-day week. In 1926, Ford Motor Company adopted a 40-hour, five-day workweek for many workers.

- For retirees, every day can be a weekend. But there's a catch: when you no longer work, Monday doesn't feel nearly as good as it used to!