AARP's Almanac is packed with facts, figures and fun stuff relevant to people 50+. With a newly revised format, this treasure trove features—

+ Ways to save money this year, including places to get free stuff (from good-for-you yoga classes to decadent doughnuts) as well as scams to avoid and seasonal best buys

+ Milestone birthdays for celebrities, politicians and thought leaders, along with tidbits you may not know about them (such as who was inspired to become a lawyer by Perry Mason episodes?)

+ A monthly guide to good health, seasonal power foods and delicious—and, yes, healthy—recipes

+ Great vacation spots, film festivals, book fairs and food festivals nationwide

+ Landmark 50th anniversaries to be celebrated in 2014, from the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act to the Beatles' debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show"

+ Tips for reimagining your life

+ Supreme Courts cases that could affect you and your family