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Whether you’ve waived the white flag and surrendered to the need to declutter, or you face the daunting task of cleaning out the home of a deceased loved one, you likely face the difficult challenge of sorting through decades of possessions. While some of these items may have significant monetary…

It used to be a given that once you reached a certain age, you would look to downsize your housing situation- move to a smaller place, maybe a retirement community and look to simplify your life. But like much that “used to be,” today’s aging population is upending tradition and…

Does this sound familiar? Every year your bathroom counter seems cluttered by an increasing number of new products. It’s easy as we age to fall prey to the latest skincare miracle or makeup magic. But are you really getting your money’s worth when you buy that $150 face cream? Probably…

Cord or no cord? Wireless or smartphone? The choices of phone devices available in today’s market can be dizzying, to say the least. At this point, the majority of US households no longer use the “old-fashioned” landline phone, though for those over 65, the latest data show only 24% of…

So you’ve made the decision: the house is too large, the possessions too many. Time to simplify your life and scale down your living arrangement. Now what? Once that momentous decision is made, the real work begins. Trying to sell your large suburban or rural home may be a challenge given that…

Sometimes you just have to face it: When you look in the mirror the image that stares back may not be exactly what you expect. At least for some of us, there’s a disconnect between how we think of ourselves and what we actually see when we look in the…