An 81-year-old explains her simple solution to make sure loneliness doesn't become 'a way of life' — and what she thinks stands in the way of forming connections

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Patricia Backlund, 81, started weekly "mingles" in her community to combat loneliness.

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A 70-year-old who finally found a solution to a lifetime of loneliness says the friendships he's made are worth the cost

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Rick Grossman, 70, joined a senior village to help with his loneliness.

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Want a happy and creative future? Spend more time longing for the past.

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Nostalgia doesn't hinder progress, it actually helps us move forward.

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A retiree explains his path to achieve happiness and counter loneliness. It can work at any age and doesn't cost a penny.

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Joe Lamy, 75, found a solution to counter the loneliness epidemic among older people.

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Millennials said in a survey they needed $525,000 a year to be happy. Here's what a Nobel prize winner's research says about money and happiness.

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Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the median net worth of Americans ages 35 to 44 was $135,000 in 2022, up from $105,610 in 2019.

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I was offered a free trip to Finland to learn how to be happy — one of my biggest takeaways was the importance of being grateful for what you have

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Akso Heart in Finland.

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Why millennials say they need $525,000 a year to be happy

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Millennials said they need to earn $525,000 a year to be happy in a recent survey.

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These are the 11 best US cities for retirees — and only one is in Florida

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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The author of 'Happy Money, Happy Life' says you can afford everything you want — but there's a catch

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I moved from New York City to Paris at age 79. Some people said I was crazy, but I wanted something new for this stage of my life.

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Mary Jane Wilkie.

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