Alina Tugend
Alina Tugend writes regularly on education, personal business and a variety of other subjects for the New York Times, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Kiplinger and other national publications. From 2005 to 2015, she wrote the biweekly Shortcuts column for the New York Times business section, which received the Best in Business Award for personal finance by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. In 2011, Riverhead published Tugend's first book, Better by Mistake: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong. Her work for the Atlantic, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post and other national media can be seen at www.alinatugend.com.
Latest articles by Alina Tugend
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Video Games Aren’t Just for TeenagersEmpty Nesters Playing video games can help retirees stay mentally sharp and stave off loneliness by connecting them with a community.
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What to Do When One Spouse Spends Too Much in Retirementspending If one partner takes a less conservative approach to money, it can wreak havoc on a marriage. But the problem can be addressed by agreeing on bigger financial goals and understanding the root of the issue.
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How Cruise Ships Are Setting Sail During COVIDTravel Retirees wanting to take a cruise should plan for additional safety measures, such as temperature checks and wearing a mask in public areas.
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When Mental Health and Aging CollideCaregiving For retirees struggling with depression, a psychologist who specializes in older adults might be the right path toward recovery.
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A Memoir to Record Your Life StoryBasics Engaging with a company that will write your life story could be a lasting gift to yourself or a family member.
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When Only One Spouse RetiresMaking Your Money Last Retirement in any form can upend a couple’s relationship, but when both spouses used to work full-time and only one retires, that reconfiguration raises its own challenges and benefits.
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Insurance for Long-Term Care at Homeretirement In the wake of COVID-wracked nursing homes, increasingly more people are looking at options to age in place with long-term care insurance.
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When Elder Care Requires Legal AdviceCaregiving Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
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Back in School Decades LaterEmpty Nesters Getting a degree or certificate in retirement or later in life can have its advantages.
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Sandwich Generation Faces Caregiving ChallengesCaregiving The sandwich generation has it tough in the best of times. The pandemic has made it even tougher.
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Don’t Be a ‘Helicopter Child’ in RetirementCaregiving Signs and signals you're hovering over your aging parents and infantilizing them.
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Pass Along Life Lessons With an Ethical Willretirement Create a legacy letter to communicate values, experiences and life lessons to your family.
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How to Participate in a Clinical Trialretirement New policies and guidelines emerge to ensure that more people, especially those age 65 and older, are included in clinical trials.
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Tips for Dating Later in LifeHealthy Living on a Budget Dating as an older adult can be both easier and more difficult than it is for younger adults.
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Test-Drive Your Retirementretirement Before you quit your job, try out your new budget and your new lifestyle.
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