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LIFESTYLE

What Rich Families Kept in Their Homes in the 1880s

From giant ferns to hidden doors, the must-have items inside a Gilded Age mansion reveal a world of wealth, status, and fascinating secrets.

AMAZON PRIME PERKS FOR SENIORS

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10 Weird Things To Try If You Pay For Amazon Prime

You pay for Prime every month. Are you actually using it?

Turns out there are clever little tricks hiding right under your nose. Like shopping logged out to dodge inflated prices. Or claiming a refund when an item’s price drops within a week. Or scoring free samples before you commit to the full size.

There’s even a way to add family members to one membership, and a daily deals site with discounts up to 96% off.

Small moves, real savings. And most seniors with Prime membership have no idea these exist.

Worth two minutes to see them all.

A psychologist says this classic ’90s outdoor game teaches kids teamwork better than most apps. See what it is and how to set it up in five minutes.

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Test your knowledge. See if you can ace the 5 questions.

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SENIOR TIPS

Some of the most knowledgeable people in a room say the least. Experience has a way of changing how people contribute. (Source: Seniors Magazine)

NOSTALGIA

From Betty Crocker to Robin Hood, these legendary figures shaped history and culture, but historians say none of them actually existed.

HEARING AID

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WELLNESS

Your calf muscles power every step you take. Learn one simple exercise that keeps them strong and your walk feeling easy.

FINANCE

Most of us underestimate how long we’ll live and that gap can put retirement savings at risk. Learn why planning might help a lot.

PAWS & PURPOSE

A Texas man raised two record-breaking cats who lived well past 30. Here is what he swore made the difference.

FUN STUFF

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When I reached 65, I realized that approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 every day over the next four years. In addition, over 50 million people are already 65+. I believe our generation deserves its own free, ad-supported, daily lifestyle newsletter with interesting news and fun facts created just for us. I hope you enjoy!

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