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At almost 97, my friend Bryan still lives independently and even does his own shopping. Whenever I hang out with him, I’m always blown away by him; he’s such an inspiration to me.There’s a 57-year age difference between us — I’m 40 and he turns 97 in August — but…
I have four kids. My youngest son and daughter, 12 and 14, respectively, are in middle school. They’ve both formed important friendships during this time — no small feat for kids this age — and being able to maintain these bonds is important to them and to me. That often…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Fellenz, 81, a retiree who lives on a houseboat off the coast of southern Maryland. She is one of thousands of older Americans who have shared their financial, career, and retirement stories with Business Insider. This interview has been edited…
As someone who’s lived in Alaska for over 35 years, I see why tourists love traveling here. From the beautiful national parks to opportunities to see the northern lights, the state has something for everyone.However, as a local, I often see tourists make the same mistakes — like expecting to…
In the summer of 2024, Megan Meyer and her ex-husband, Tyler, were stressed.It had been an eventful year for the former spouses. They split in September 2023 after three years of marriage and had to figure out how to co-parent their daughter.A few months after the separation, Meyer reconnected with her…
