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Monday, August 22, 2005

Seeing gold in the golden years

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Senior citizens have become a consumer force to be reckoned with — but no one likes to be told a certain product is perfect for them just 'cause they're older. Blaine Branchik tells host Kai Ryssdal that selling to seniors has always been tricky. (photo: Scott LaPierre via Flickr)

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