New Orleans: Bacchus, blues and beignets

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How can you not love a city where local rogues and scoundrels have streets and bridges named after them? A place that celebrates its oddball residents on a website.

Without proper planning, secure retirement elusive

Workers are far more confident about being able to pay for ‘basic’ expenses than they are about having enough money to pay for medical expenses and long‐term care costs.

Chester and York, offer glimpses of British history

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In Chester, England, guests at a medieval inn often claim they see the ghost of a woman looking for her lover who was killed during a 17th-century battle.

Multigenerational living good for all

The architectural and social organization of the community is designed to inspire and enhance the daily lives of its inhabitants.

Las Vegas offers more than gambling

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My first stop was the Eiffel Tower, where I ooohed and aaahed over views from the observation deck 50 stories above ground. Next I wandered among splashing fountains and graceful statues reminiscent of ancient Rome.

Employees face parent-care challenges

More workers are juggling jobs with the care of an elder family member. So companies stepped in by offering services to help beleaguered employees.

An Amazon riverboat journey

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In ways, Railson resembles many 17-year-old boys. He likes to fish, helps with household chores and enjoys hanging out with his friends. But there are differences.

Swapping skills, time promotes community spirit

The time trade concept is rapidly expanding network of organizations in which members earn trade dollars with their specific skills; in turn, those dollars can be exchanged for the services of another member.

Rhodes: An outdoor museum of ancient cultures

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Hearing the word “Greece” can conjure up multiple images. Whitewashed villages gleaming in the sun. Seas that range in a spectrum of color from light turquoise to dark blue.

Boomer consumers adjust to economic, lifestyle realities

The once spendthrift generation no longer maxes out credit cards or leverages home equity without considering the possible consequences.