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Joanne Cleaver

Joanne Cleaver is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, N.C. She covers women's issues, travel, entrepreneurship, financial planning and retirement readiness. She has authored seven nonfiction books, the most recent being The Career Lattice: Combat Brain Drain, Improve Company Culture, and Attract Top Talent.

A tiny RV with peeling paint. Next Avenue, bad accommodation, vacation rental nightmare

Misled About a Vacation?

Here are some tips on how to get money refunded if a resort or other hospitality company fails to deliver what it promised
May 15, 2024
A for sale sign outside of a home. Next Avenue, real estate commission

The Real Estate Commission War Is Over

Now, prepare to fight your own commission battle
March 21, 2024
A vintage station wagon packed with road-trip supplies. Next Avenue

The Sharing Economy Goes on Vacation

Service providers make it easy to rent what you don’t want to schlep, from playpens to wheelchairs
January 3, 2024
A family celebrating together on Christmas morning. Next Avenue

Happier Family Holidays

Hosting family gatherings in a neutral spot can bring joy — and less stress — to parents and grandparents
November 15, 2023
A cluttered array of signs on a street. Next Avenue

Sins of Our Signs

Don’t blame your aging eyes: illegible typefaces, low contrast and tiny print are making many signs and labels difficult to read and understand
September 26, 2023
A man preparing for an MRI scan. Next Avenue, prostate cancer

The Prostate Cancer Spouse

The diagnosis is often minimized, but shouldn't be. The effects on a relationship can be profound.
June 2, 2023
A driver driving on the right side of the car. Next Avenue, driving overseas

Left Behind: Driving a Car Overseas

If you aren’t up to the challenge of left-side driving, there are other transportation options
March 29, 2023
Striking red flowers in a pot in front of a window. Next Avenue, gift ideas, inexpensive

Put Gifts of Love, Not Things, on a Wish List for Older Adults

Beautiful blooms, favorite foods, practical items and companionship will make their holidays brighter
December 5, 2022
An older man on a vacation playing with his grandsons in the ocean. Next Avenue, Mental health benefits of traveling

Can Travel Make You Healthier?

If your vacation expectations are manageable, you can return home a better version of yourself
September 7, 2022
A grandmother and her grandchild at the zoo. Next Avenue, public spaces neurodiverse accessibility

Making Museums and Zoos Accessible for All Visitors

Many venues have taken a new approach to sensory inclusion for adults and children
August 17, 2022
The view of a busy street in Germany clouded by an antique glass window pane. Next Avenue, travel vision visual impaired

Travels with My Seeing Eye Husband

The appearance of a cataract led me to experience our trip to Germany in unexpected ways
June 28, 2022
Children playing with a life-like dinosaur statue. Next Avenue, children's museums, activities to do with grandchildren

Children's Museums Still Lead the Way to Wonder

A visit to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a reminder to this writer, now with her grandchildren in tow, of the joy of this educational experience
June 2, 2022
A group of friends dining outside in the sun. Sun exposure, Next Avenue

Is COVID-19 Increasing Your Sun Exposure?

As Americans spend more time in the sun, the competition for shade is growing
June 10, 2021
Caregiver woman working from home

3 Ways to Work From Home and Be a Caregiver, Too

With the right kind of help and careful planning, it can be done
July 22, 2016
going from a to b

Your Next Job Could Be a Lateral Move — on Your Way to the Top

In today's workforce, "over" is the new "up." Here's how to leverage the trend
August 20, 2012
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