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The Naked Truth

By Dr. Pepper Schwartz

AARP's new sex and relationship expert, offers advice on everything from sexual and health issues to communication and dating.

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Mismatched

By Ron Burley

AARP consumer advocate Ron Burley helps two women retrieve thousands from an online dating service that left them mismatched.

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Personal Ad Maker

Answer 15 questions to receive a customized, personal advertisement that you can post wherever you'd like.

Resources

A Brief Guide to Matchmaking

Whether you're an extrovert who wants to meet as many potential mates in one night as possible, or a shy type who prefers a more laissez-faire approach, there's a dating service out there for you.

AARP Books

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Modern Love

By Sallie Foley

Sallie Foley gives the ins and outs to marriage, dating, and relationships, in her book "Sex & Love for Grownups: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Life of Passion."

Who Has More l'Amour?

By Dr. Pepper Schwartz

Love American Style

France is the land of lovers, right? Au contraire. A new AARP poll shows that older Americans are more passionately in love than the amorous French.

Looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right? We Can Help

By Dr. Pepper Schwartz

Love and relationships expert Pepper Schwartz hears it all the time: There are no good men (or good women) out there. Usually that assertion is followed by a sad or funny dating story. Pepper doesn't share the conclusion.

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C*U*2nite: Flirting
Goes High Tech

By Jessica Leshnoff

Boomers, both single and married, are using text messaging to spice up their sex lives. Once the domain of teens, "sexting" appeals to busy adults because it is fast, easy, and fun.

From the Online Community

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User FoxieBlue recounts the worst job she ever had and yet some great friends she made along the way.
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Group: How We Live Our Lives
In this request-only group, you can discuss many aspects of spirituality and share what works (or doesn't) for your needs.
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Why Prenups Make More Sense Than Ever

By Patrick J. Kiger

Experts say that the demand for prenuptial agreements is growing, particularly among older couples who enter marriage with such assets as real estate and retirement savings.

Record-Setting Marriage

By Carla Adair Hendricks

Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher say their faith and family ties have kept them going strong for 85 years—a Guinness World Record for the longest marriage of a living couple.

Who Pays For a First Date?

Etiquette expert Peggy Post says a simple rule of thumb is that the person who extends the invitation pays, unless both parties agree in advance to share expenses.

Cougars and Their Cubs

By Jessica Leshnoff

Modern-day Mrs. Robinsons, some boomer women, prefer to date younger men who are often 15 to 20 years their junior. These women are called "cougars." Who are they, and how do they feel about their feline epithet?

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Travel Discounts

AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia has deals on cruises, car rentals, airfare, hotels and vacation packages.

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Insurance, med supplies & drug discounts.

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Guidance for retirement planning.

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Exclusive products for AARP members.

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Retirement Calculator
Use this interactive tool to estimate your future income and expenses.

The New World of Job Searching
Get expert advice on conducting a successful job search from AARP.org careers columnist Bob Skladany.

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Latin Music

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Latin music has captured hearts and souls all around the world.

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