Resources

Cheap, chic and oh-so-fun, furnishing your home with thrifted and consigned items is exploding in popularity. While many of us are right-sizing at this stage of life (and depositing unwanted items at consignment and thrift stores), others have discovered those very places are also great spots to unearth new-to-you treasures. ...

The heat. The bugs. The humidity. Not a summer person? We get it; the season feels stickier and steamier the older we get. But warm temperatures and sunshine are short-lived in Northeast Ohio. Leave the air conditioning behind and let our Summer Fun Guide tempt you with our completely biased and absolutely random list of 50 things to do and places to go. ...

No matter where we go, we take stuff with us: towels, sunscreen, books, food, chairs and more. Whatever you plan to do this summer, we’ve come up with a list of handy take-along gear, some from small local retailers, others purchased online. ...

Summertime, summertime! There’s no time like it. The hot weather unleashes our pent-up appetites for open-air fun here in Northeast Ohio. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, that means festivals, fairs, outdoor concerts, car shows and other big events. Below is your month-by-month sampling of upcoming summer fun. ...

Social Security benefits are a crucial part of millions of Americans’ retirement income. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. Read on to see if you qualify. ...

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, when the Social Security Administration honors all educators who prepare our children for the future. Well-informed instructors can have a powerful and positive influence on their students. That’s why the Educator Toolkit was created. This shareable online resource helps teachers to engage students and educate them on Social Security. ...

We are grateful to our generous co-sponsor and seven silver sponsors of Boomer Bash Goes Hollywood. Their partnership with Northeast Ohio Boomer is providing our readership a high-energy, entertaining, informative networking event that brings them in face-to-face contact with the products and services in the region they value the most for Better Living After 50. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent, a sister publication to Northeast Ohio Boomer, is on the airwaves with its podcast series, aParently Speaking, hosted by Miriam Conner. This podcast is now being recognized as one of the "Best 100 Parenting Podcasts" according to Feedspot. ...