Resources

Our homes should reflect who we are, both in style and substance. Comfortable, safe, clean and age-appropriate housing should be within reach of older adults, but the realities of Northeast Ohio’s rental landscape leave many out in the cold. With inadequate income for amenity-rich retirement complexes and too much money to qualify for government-subsidized housing, folks in the middle face hard choices and no easy answers. ...

Death and taxes: two things most of us can't avoid (I'm referring to the death part; the taxes seem to be another matter). But if you're a regular person, it's time to file, pay up, or snag a refund. ...

Now that we're a few episodes into our newly launched ThriveTalk video podcast, it's a good time to introduce you to the person behind Thrive After 55 magazine: Brad Mitchell of Mitchell Media. In his chat with Thrive editor Marie Elium, Brad talks about the genesis of the magazine and what's next as it begins its second decade. ...

We all love a great deal. If we can get a discount at the cash register, that makes for a better day! But you need to know when and where you're eligible for discounts, and speak up before you get rung up. ...

If you have a little extra time on your hands but not enough cash in your pockets, a no-strings-attached side hustle may be worth considering. All you need is your phone or laptop to get started. ...

All that's Worth Noting this issue: Food banks step up for Thanksgiving; older drivers escape harder driving tests; author Bob Adamov unveils “Not Alone at Home;" Hallmark ensures happy endings; and heralding Dry January. ...

Holiday gatherings with family and friends are a great time to catch up by sharing pictures or videos. But no one wants to see photos on a smartphone’s tiny screen. An easy solution: Use the mirroring function on your smartphone; all of them have the feature, regardless of the make or model. ...

The Social Security Administration strives to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available at ssa.gov, SSA posts useful information on its social media channels. ...