AARP and NAHB unveil winners of the 2009 Livable Communities Awards, which recognize innovative home and community designs that enhance the daily comfort, ease, and safety of home owners. View videos and photos of the winning homes and developments.

102 and Still Living Life in the Fast Lane

By Amanda Tinkham Boltax

Virgil Coffman gained fame when he purchased a "Transformer" Camaro last September at 101 years of age. Since then he has celebrated his 102nd birthday and is planning a summer road trip.

A Helping Hand for Winter's Heating Bills

By Bridget Mintz Testa

Governments, utilities, and nonprofits offer help to people with low incomes. Plus, eligibility rules have changed to assist people who lost jobs in the recession.

Can Games Boost Driving Skills?

By Julie Halpert

New types of computer programs are being designed to sharpen older drivers’ skills behind the wheel. The challenging computer games—seemingly unrelated to driving—target the physical, visual and cognitive skills required to competently and safely pilot a vehicle in the real world.

New Tax Deal for New Wheels

By Sid Kirchheimer

If you bought a new car, light truck, motorcycle or motor home in 2009, you may be able to deduct state and local sales tax from your 2009 federal tax return.

Lending Help for Costly Home Repairs

By Jennifer Delson

Nonprofit groups offer resources for older home owners, who often have a tough time fixing things around the house when cash is tight or when they can no longer do the maintenance themselves.

10 Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians

By Sean Holton

Americans age 65 and older are two-thirds more likely to be killed while walking than younger pedestrians. A new study lists the 10 most dangerous cities for walkers and describes what some metro areas have done to improve their roadways.

A Post-Car World

By Christie Findlay

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talks about his plans for alternative transportation, livable commu- nities, public transit, the green movement, and more.

Accidental Landlords

By Cathie Gandel

The soft real-estate market is forcing home owners who would be in the market to sell to take in tenants instead.

The Sharing Solution

By AARP Radio

From housing to child care, cars to lawn mowers, gardens to bike repair, your needs might be easier to pay for than you think. Listen to the authors of a new book, "The Sharing Solution," to find out why.