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From the Editor
Time for a New Financial Game Plan
The 50-plus population has been affected disproportionately in the economic collapse and needs to revise its game plan.
In the News
Doctors Seek to Quash Patient Ratings
Doctors don't like getting bad reviews, and now they've possibly found an antidote.
Bulletin Poll: Long-Term Care
AARP Bulletin polled Americans over 45 on how their long-term care expectations have changed since the economic downturn.
wOw! Internships Are Not Just for the Young
Manhattan-based wowOwow.com has launched an "executive intern" program to help older women new gain skills.
Japan Downsizes Gifts to Centenarians
Government officials have reduced the size of silver mementos given to those who reach 100.
DTV Coupons Are Still Available
Forty-dollar coupons to help buy a TV converter box are still available for the June 12 switch to digital television.
Couple Reunited by a Kidney
Thanks to a reunion in an operating room, Jim and Bernadette Tobin found their way down the aisle—again.
What an Outrage: Cigarette Savings Go Up in Smoke
Frances Dalton, 80, says she was "duped" when ordering cigarettes online. She thought she'd found a deal but was required to pay nearly $100 in state taxes after the fact.
Rand Takes on Health Reform
A. Barry Rand, 64, takes the helm of AARP as chief executive officer—and he's got health reform on his mind.
To the End, a Champion for AARP
Bill Novelli's colleague in the field of aging, Paul Kleyman, pays tribute to Novelli's contributions during his tenure as CEO of AARP.
Your Health
Stress: Why It's Making You Sick
• The ailing economy can harm your health.
• Chronic worry hits older people the hardest.
• How can you control you anxiety?
Lessons From Massachusetts
After two years, the state's ambitious health care reform plan gets mixed reviews.
Your Money
Windows of Success
• Times are tough.
• Unemployment is up; house sales are down.
• So why are some businesses booming?
Save a Buck: Salvage Groceries
“Salvage” supermarkets offer discounts of up to 50 percent on items that are overstocks, discontinued, etc.
Save a Buck: Feeding Fido
Pricier pet food doesn’t mean it’s better, says Consumer Reports after consulting with eight experts in dog and cat nutrition.
Save a Buck: Shopping for a Bank Online
At MoneyAisle.com, banks bid against one another to offer the best rate on savings accounts or certificates of deposit.
Scam Alert: Credit Repair’s Dirty Business
"Credit repair" companies make false promises of having inside connections and knowing legal loopholes to “clean” your credit.
Ask Sid: New Passport Rules for Americans
As of June 1, all Americans reentering the United States will need a single document that shows citizenship and identity.
Your World
All Under One Roof
• The loss of a job or home hurts at any age.
• Within families, generations turn to one another.
• Can they get by together?
The Law
Can a company shut down a plant in order to avoid paying workers their pensions?
Ask the Experts: Receiving Social Security While Still Working
When I turn 66, will I be penalized if I collect Social Security but still work?
Ask the Experts: COBRA
I lost my job, so my family is without health insurance. But COBRA is too expensive. What do I do?
In the Know
Opinion: The Road to Health Care Reform
Sen. Chuck Grassley warns that the health care system needs fixing but not at the expense of those covered by private health plans.
What I Really Know About Finding a Job
I’ve been looking for a job on and off since March of last year. Every morning I start the day in front of the computer ...
Letters to the Editor
Letters responding to health care and "Fabulously Frugal" articles in the April issue of the AARP Bulletin.
Power of 50: Write On Past Age 50
Nearly a dozen of the annual best-selling novels of the past 50 years have been created by American authors in their 50s, 60s and 70s.
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