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10/07/2026

🎃 Pumpkin season calls for something delicious! This pumpkin loaf cake with dark chocolate, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a pumpkin spice glaze is the perfect companion to your morning or afternoon coffee.

🍂 Get the recipe:

This pumpkin-y, not-too-sweet pumpkin loaf cake recipe uses canned pumpkin for flavor and moisture plus pecans and pumpkin seeds for texture.

10/01/2026

🏡 Is your homeowners insurance policy ready for the unexpected?

Your standard homeowners policy may not cover everything you think it does. Understanding your deductibles, coverage limits, and exclusions now can help you identify potential gaps before disaster strikes.

→ Read the full article to learn what homeowners insurance typically covers and what it doesn't:

Once-in-a-generation events are occurring more frequently, meaning you should ensure that your homeowners insurance policy has you covered.

09/24/2026

🏡 A few simple steps can help protect your home from a fire. 🔥

From checking smoke alarms to reducing common fire hazards, learn practical ways to make your home safer and be better prepared:

Wildfires are becoming more common and more destructive. What can you do to personally fireproof your home?

09/17/2026

Tired of packing the same lunch every day? 🥪🍎

A little creativity can turn an ordinary packed lunch into something you actually look forward to. Discover tasty combinations, easy ideas, and inspiration to mix up your midday meal.

→ Explore the possibilities for packed lunches:

For work, a day outing, a picnic, or grandkids and kids at school, packed lunches can be delicious and filling. Use these tips and recipes.

09/10/2026

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there are ways to cope. 💙

From calming techniques and healthy routines to recognizing triggers, these practical strategies can help you manage anxious thoughts and feel more in control.

→ Discover 11 ways to cope with anxiety:

Do you have anxiety disorder? How can you know? The Mayo Clinic explains common symptoms and tips for managing anxiety disorder.

08/27/2026

Summer calls for something fresh, colorful, and easy!

This vegetable avocado salsa is the perfect cross between salsa and guacamole, packed with tomatoes, peppers, corn, carrots, and creamy avocado. Pair it with crisp tortilla chips and a classic margarita for the ultimate no-cook summer snack. 🍹☀️

Get the recipe: https://www.boomermagazine.com/vegetable-avocado-salsa-and-margaritas/

08/20/2026

You saved for retirement. Now it’s time to enjoy it. 🙌 Learn how a “forever paycheck” can help turn your retirement savings into reliable income—so you can spend with confidence instead of worrying about running out.

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Retirement can be scary: will your money last? Jean Chatzky describes the forever paycheck, “income that will last for the rest of your life.”

08/14/2026

Smart glasses have come a long way—and they’re not just for athletes or tech enthusiasts. From travel and hands-free calls to capturing moments and staying aware of your surroundings, today’s smart glasses offer practical benefits for an active lifestyle. 👓✨

Discover what this emerging technology can do and why it may be worth a closer look:

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08/07/2026

Culture Encounters presents the Richmond International Dance Festival, Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.

08/06/2026

💰 Wondering if retirement is really within reach?

Many people ask themselves, “Can I retire?” or even “Will I ever be able to retire?” The good news is that retirement planning doesn't have to be all-or-nothing.

A recent Boomer Magazine article explores practical questions to consider when evaluating your retirement readiness, including your income needs, savings, lifestyle goals, and the steps you can take now to build greater financial confidence for the future.

📈 Whether retirement is around the corner or years away, this article offers insights that can help you plan ahead.

🔗 https://www.boomermagazine.com/can-i-retire-will-i-ever-retire/

When I talk to people about retirement, people over 50 ask, “Can I retire?” But if they are younger, they ask, “Will I ever retire?”