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3 days ago | nextavenue.org | Chris Farrell

Americans of modest means are accumulating debt they cannot affordEditor’s note: This is part 3 of a 12-part collaborative series between Next Avenue and Marketplace Morning Report. We borrow for many reasons. Vacation. Furniture. Education. Home. Convenience. The story of the past half century when it comes to debt is the "democratization of credit." Borrowing options once limited to the well-heeled have been gradually offered throughout society.

1 week ago | nextavenue.org | Randi Mazzella

If you have watched the hit ABC comedy "Abbott Elementary" and thought, "I think I've seen the guy who plays Mr. Johnson in other shows," you would be correct. In his more than 40 years of acting in Hollywood, William Stanford Davis has appeared in many television shows including "Ray Donovan," "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Sister, Sister." But his current role as the lovable janitor Mr. Johnson has made him a household name at 73 years old. Davis is the opposite of an overnight sensation.

1 week ago | nextavenue.org | Chris Farrell

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a 12-part collaborative series between Next Avenue and Marketplace Morning Report. The economic and social transformation was breathtaking in scale and scope. The risk of living in poverty in old age was high for much of U.S. history. Social safety net innovations dramatically changed the economics of old age, especially after the Second World War.

2 weeks ago | nextavenue.org | Deborah Lynn Blumberg

Editor’s note: This article is part of our “Debt Free” series, a Next Avenue initiative made possible by a grant from the RRF Foundation for Aging. Vietnam veteran David Devaney planned to focus on spending more time with his family and friends, writing poetry and volunteering when he was in his 70s — until debt derailed him. Devaney's credit card bill ballooned after he helped his adult children pay for everyday expenses.

2 weeks ago | nextavenue.org | Mary Bergin

Train tracks link many of our nation's biggest cities, but don't overlook the smallest of route stops. They help break up a longer train trip or might be an ideal final destination. A few are perfect for an overnight or more. Why travel by train? Road trips provide magnificent scenery too but can be exhausting for the driver and confining for the passenger.