More and more Americans are reaching retirement age with so much debt they can’t afford to retire. Jordan Goodman is one of the nation’s most recognized personal finance experts and he says you have the power to get yourself out of debt with some simple strategies.

Slovenian Martin Strel is the most famous endurance swimmer in the world. Part Borat/part superhero, the 53-year-old conquered the entire length of the Amazon, swimming for 66 days and 3,278 miles through waters teeming with deadly creatures. (Click here to watch the video version of this story)

Kay Glynn is one of the most unusual grandmothers on planet. She is a 58-year-old grandmother of four and just may be the greatest all-around masters track and field star competing today.

Have you ever wanted to really experience America? Writer Colin Flaherty did, so he quit his job and traveled cross-country for a year, at the age of 53. He did it all relying on his thumb — hitchhiking the entire way. He shares stories from the road. 

More and more Americans are taking a page from Paul Newman’s book and starting businesses they love as a means to helping others. After many mission trips, Jane Hursh felt obligated to share the blessings of her life. So she turned to sweets. (Click here to watch the video version of this story)

She’s not really an athlete. She’s a retired biologist who loves adventure. That’s why 96-year-old Mary Anne Cooper traveled from British Columbia to Arizona to compete in the U.S. Masters Swimming National Championships. (Click here to watch the video version of this story)