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Second Act: Jay Shafer
Second Act: Jay Shafer
Ten years ago, Jay Shafer downsized to an 89-square-foot house and reinvented both his lifestyle and career in the process.
  1. Cheech: The Comedian who loves Art
    Cheech: The Comedian who loves Art
    Legendary comedian Cheech Marin, 65, has become a l...
  2. Losing 100 Pounds, Becoming a Figure Skater
    Losing 100 Pounds, Becoming a Figure Skater
    Sandra Chambers, 43, takes to the ice, transforming...
  3. Second Act: Chuck Smith
    Second Act: Chuck Smith
    Extreme lighting decorator Chuck Smith loves to mak...
  4. Second Act: Jackie and Dan Evans
    Second Act: Jackie and Dan Evans
    Jackie Evans and her son Dan lost 225 pounds combin...
  5. Second Act: Jill Knapp
    Second Act: Jill Knapp
    Jill Knapp lost 100 pounds and went on to compete i...
  6. Second Act: The Rucker Family
    Second Act: The Rucker Family
    Former Marines Susan and Ron Rucker are enjoying th...
  7. Second Act: Cindy Joseph
    Second Act: Cindy Joseph
    For model Cindy Joseph, who wasn't "discovered" unt...
  8. Second Act: Alan Moore
    Second Act: Alan Moore
    61-year-old placekicker Alan Moore is the oldest pe...
  9. Second Act: Donna Purnell
    Second Act: Donna Purnell
    At 49, Houdini fan Donna Purnell is turning a life-...
  10. Second Act: Ney Melo
    Second Act: Ney Melo
    9/11 led former investment banker Ney Melo to his t...
  11. Second Act: Larry Harris
    Second Act: Larry Harris
    Former pro football lineman Larry Harris is now an...
  12. Second Act: Bill Knight and Brian Wigelsworth
    Second Act: Bill Knight and Brian Wigelsworth
    Pirates are a favorite subject for professional san...
  13. Second Act: Nathan Sawaya
    Second Act: Nathan Sawaya
    Lego artist Nathan Sawaya left behind his job as a...
  14. Second Act: Diana Nyad
    Second Act: Diana Nyad
    61-year-old Diana Nyad continues her quest to swim...
  15. Second Act: Roderick Romero
    Second Act: Roderick Romero
    Musician Roderick Romero has built treehouses for S...
  16. Second Act: Ernestine Shepherd
    Second Act: Ernestine Shepherd
    Exercise is a must, says the world's oldest competi...
  17. Second Act: Season 1 Recap
    Second Act: Season 1 Recap
    Yahoo!’s Webby Award-winning series brings you a...
  18. Second Act: Jeff Cohen
    Second Act: Jeff Cohen
    At age 10, Jeff Cohen landed the role of “Chunk...
  19. Second Act: Cheryl Ragsdale
    Second Act: Cheryl Ragsdale
    Having worked as a management consultant for many y...
  20. Second Act: Sara DeLaney
    Second Act: Sara DeLaney
    For 12 years, Sara DeLaney was an administrative ju...
  21. Second Act: The Johnson Family
    Second Act: The Johnson Family
    Five years ago, the Johnson family decided to move...
  22. Second Act: Beverly Sobelman
    Second Act: Beverly Sobelman
    At 39, software engineer Beverly Sobelman realized...
  23. Second Act: Ron Ben-Israel
    Second Act: Ron Ben-Israel
    After years as a professional ballet dancer, Ron Be...
  24. Second Act: Laura Vikmanis
    Second Act: Laura Vikmanis
    While attending an NFL football game, Laura Vikmani...
  25. Second Act: Joe Moglia
    Second Act: Joe Moglia
    After eight years as CEO of TD Ameritrade, Joe Mogl...
  26. Second Act: Bob Roberts
    Second Act: Bob Roberts
    Having spent many years as a chef, Bob Roberts deci...
  27. Second Act: Douglas Gowin
    Second Act: Douglas Gowin
    Eighteen years ago, optician Douglas Gowin needed t...
  28. Second Act: Marina Marchese
    Second Act: Marina Marchese
    Eleven years ago, a neighborhood beekeeper introduc...
  29. Second Act: Eleni Gianopulos
    Second Act: Eleni Gianopulos
    After years in the corporate world, Eleni Gianopulo...
  30. Second Act: Jonathon Conant
    Second Act: Jonathon Conant
    At 38, Jonathon Conant took his first trapeze class...
  31. Second Act: Kathryn Joosten
    Second Act: Kathryn Joosten
    Former nurse and homemaker Kathryn Joosten first to...
  32. Second Act: Paul Giannone
    Second Act: Paul Giannone
    After spending three decades working in the IT indu...
  33. Second Act: Terry Peterson
    Second Act: Terry Peterson
    As he found himself approaching 50 with high choles...
  34. Second Act: Susan Edlinger
    Second Act: Susan Edlinger
    Susan Edlinger always admired surfers but never tho...
  35. Second Act: Mark Kirkland
    Second Act: Mark Kirkland
    Inventor Mark Kirkland poured a decade of work into...
  36. Second Act: Mark Mothersbaugh
    Second Act: Mark Mothersbaugh
    When his band Devo took a break from recording, fro...
  37. Second Act: Jay Shafer
    Second Act: Jay Shafer
    Ten years ago, Jay Shafer downsized to an 89-square...
  38. Second Act: Mandy Aftel
    Second Act: Mandy Aftel
    Mandy Aftel was so hooked after taking a class on p...
  39. Second Act: Lisa Fisco
    Second Act: Lisa Fisco
    Once an Emmy Award-winning television producer, Lis...
  40. Second Act: Donald Arthur
    Second Act: Donald Arthur
    Donald Arthur had been given 6 months to live when...
  41. Second Act: Lisa Schwartz
    Second Act: Lisa Schwartz
    After a career in management consulting followed by...

  • Can A Middle-Aged Neophyte Make It to Carnegie Hall?

    Scientific American-2012-01-27T21:40:52+00:00

    Can A Middle-Aged Neophyte Make It to Carnegie Hall? Full Story »

  • Baby Boomers Plan Their Retirement Careers

    U.S.News & World Report LP-2012-01-27T22:03:38+00:00

    Retirement for the baby boomers is likely to be far different from what their parents experienced. Work will probably be an integral part of everyday life, both to meet financial requirements and to keep busy during an increasing lifespan. Workers approaching retirement should plan now for their pending retirement career. Full Story »

  • Should You Give Money to Family Members?

    U.S.News & World Report LP-2012-01-27T22:05:24+00:00

    Borrowing money is never simple, but when you borrow from friends or family members, it also has the potential to destroy relationships. Full Story »

  • The Real Best Places to Retire in 2012

    U.S.News & World Report LP-2012-01-27T22:07:19+00:00

    A blizzard of articles give advice about the best places to retire. They generally recommend fleeing the North and heading for the Sunbelt, to places in the Carolinas, Florida, or Arizona. Occasionally they offer a surprise retirement spot in Iowa or Indiana. Sometimes they even tout retirement locales outside the United States. Full Story »

  • Sexual Activity Deemed Safe for Many Heart Patients by AHA

    Yahoo! Contributor Network-2012-01-27T22:06:26+00:00

    The American Heart Association has released its first scientifically based statement with recommendations for sexual activity for people with heart conditions or cardiovascular disease. The good news for many with heart problems is that sex is safe. Full Story »

  • Ghee: What it is and how to use it

    Associated Press-2012-01-24T00:18:52+00:00

    This April, 11, 2011 photo shows ravioli with fried sage, asparagus and walnuts in Concord, N.H. The asparagus and walnuts pair perfectly with the sage and ghee in this recipe, but don’t hesitate to mix it up. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)Why not just use butter? Full Story »

  • Mission possible: A fast, easy low-carb angel food

    Associated Press-2012-01-24T00:19:51+00:00

    This Nov. 28, 2011 photo shows low-carb, gluten-free angel food cake in Concord, N.H. This sweet angel food cake has the same delicate, almost spongy texture as traditional recipes (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)It seemed impossible. I wanted to make a zero-sugar, low-carb version of a cake that is made from almost nothing but sugar and carbs. Full Story »

  • Covering Gym Fees Might Be Money Saver for Medicare

    HealthDay-2012-01-24T00:10:43+00:00

    WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Paying the gym-membership fees of seniors joining private Medicare supplemental insurance plans -- which by law cannot deny coverage based on illness -- attracts healthier adults, potentially saving the U.S. insurer money, a new study suggests. Full Story »

  • Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's: Study

    HealthDay-2012-01-24T00:06:21+00:00

    MONDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that an active lifestyle may help protect against Alzheimer's-related brain changes in people who have a well-known genetic risk factor. This factor is the e4 allele (version) of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene. Full Story »

  • 5 Doable Resolutions for Retirement in 2012

    U.S.News & World Report LP-2012-01-23T23:50:07+00:00

    It's the time of year when many people make New Year's resolutions. But it's likely that most individuals will fail to meet their goals by December of this year. And it's not only because people don't try or that the goals aren't good enough. World peace, while a noble goal we should all support, just isn't very attainable by any one person. Instead, try these five doable resolutions for 2012 that will help improve your retirement prospects. Making a realistic goal and meeting it is better than failing to meet any goals. Full Story »

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