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What Money Buys in Retirement

What Money Buys in Retirement
A roundup of research from HRS, RAND, Boston College and insurers shows money helps — but only so far. Guaranteed income, a written plan, zero debt and strong relationships matter…
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How a 200‑Year Whale Outwits Aging

How a 200‑Year Whale Outwits Aging
New research finds bowhead whales use an unusually powerful DNA‑repair system — driven by a cold‑activated protein called CIRBP — that may explain their 200‑plus year lifespans an…