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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Senior Planet talks to…Sally Wainwright

For award-winning British TV writer Sally Wainwright, menopause provided a burst of inspiration for Riot Women, a hit show on Britbox.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Tech Hub: Report from CES

Senior Planet’s Tech Hub kicks off 2026 with a report from CES on readers’ future tech wishes like home robots, wearables, smart glasses…and a robot golf caddy.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Senior Planet Book Club: It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan

We’re finishing the book this week. Share your thoughts in the comments and join us to chat about it on Zoom!

Monday, January 19, 2026

Ask Joan: Too Much Loss

Joan advises a reader about handling intimacy after a prostate procedure.

Monday, January 19, 2026

Martin Luther King, Jr: Quotes Beyond the Dream

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a powerful and inspiring speaker. Read this collection of his works and hear his passionate call for justice.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Open Thread: I STILL Want My MTV…and our Fave Music Videos

Video didn’t kill the radio star – streaming did. MTV Music Television is no more but our love of music videos remains. What are your faves?

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Ask The Techspert: Smartphone Tips That Will Save You Money

Discover practical smartphone tips you can use today to reduce monthly expenses and keep more cash in your pocket.

Friday, January 16, 2026

Senior Planet Book Club: Poll Results!

The results are in, and we have our book selections for February and March!

Friday, January 16, 2026

Open Thread Update: Being “That Lady” or ‘That Guy”

Readers share when they became assertive, not invisible, and became “that lady” or “that guy” in the store, in the parking lot, or on the sidewalk. When did you become “that lady” or “that guy”?

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The US Black Heritage Project

The US Black Heritage Project is building a database of Black American reference trees to help families reclaim their lineages.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Coming Soon: An Upgraded Senior Planet Website!

You spoke, and we listened! Your feedback in 2025 helped Senior Planet create a new, improved, and customizable website that will debut soon.

Monday, January 12, 2026

The 4 Percent Rule – Revisited

Is the 4 percent rule still relevant for retirees who want to know how much to withdraw from nest eggs each year – without running out of money?

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Play January: Your Year of Tech

Test your skills with January’s crossword puzzle, Your Year of Tech, exploring the digital tools, habits, and trends shaping how we learn, connect, and stay curious in 2026.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Meet the Trainer – Tzuying Trentinaglia 

Tzuying teaches virtual programs in Mandarin and English and makes handmade birthday cards for friends and family.  

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Senior Planet Book Club: Vote for Our Next Books!

Which books should we read next?