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Colleen Oakley

Colleen Oakley

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Colleen Oakley's articles, essays and interviews have been featured the New York Times, Ladies' Home Journal, Marie Claire, Women's Health, Redbook, Parade, Fitness, Health, Martha Stewart Weddings, Woman's Day, Shape, Pregnancy and Newborn, and Breathe. Her latest novel, "The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise," was published in March 2023.

Articles

Friends having fun at BBQ

This Is the Latest Grocery Store Staple to Soar in Price—And It Could Wreck Your End-of-Summer Barbecue

Sticker shock may have you rethinking your next cookout—or at least the main dish
Elderly man on bicycle on a charming Mediterranean street

6 Places You Can Retire Abroad for $1,000 a Month

Dreaming of an ideal spot where you can stretch your Social Security payments? Check out this list of the best places to retire abroad in style.
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What Is Full Retirement Age? Here’s What to Know to Get Bigger Social Security Payments

Spoiler alert: There's a good chance it's not the age you think it is