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Retirement

The Future of Aging Just Might Be in Margaritaville

At the Jimmy Buffett-branded community, a hint at how increasingly long-lived species might choose to spend their extra decades.

Kim Tingley New York Times Magazine Nov 2018 20min Permalink

Politics

Jimmy Carter for Higher Office

At 93, Jimmy Carter still spends most weekends in his hometown, preaching wise and powerful sermons. Sermons that speak to our current national crisis. That make us realize: We need Mr. Jimmy now more than ever.

Michael Paterniti GQ Jun 2018 25min Permalink

Travel

Club Meds

A trip to The Villages, a booming retiremement community outside Orlando, where the golf is free, casual sex is everywhere, and there is no cemetery.

Alex French Buzzfeed Aug 2014 35min Permalink

Sports

Why Basketball Won’t Leave Phil Jackson Alone

On the coach’s battle with retirement.

Sam Anderson New York Times Magazine May 2013 15min Permalink

Sports

Out Route

The bleak final season of Tony Gonzalez’s Hall of Fame career.

Seth Wickersham ESPN the Magazine Feb 2014 10min Permalink

Business

Mailman at 72 With America’s Longest Route

On the job with America’s senior citizen letter carriers.

Tom Moroney Bloomberg Aug 2013 10min Permalink