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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!

One in-demand side hustle is on-line tutoring

One in-demand side hustle is on-line tutoring

One in-demand side hustle is on-line tutoring

I like teaching things to people and can definitely imagine tutoring as a side-hustle. Many of us have skills from careers, education,...

Dec 18, 20221 min read

What a Pre-Retirement Is...

What a Pre-Retirement Is...

What a Pre-Retirement Is...

Full Disclosure and uncompensated: I have read Fast Company for a number of years and have always enjoyed the perspective on new and...

Dec 18, 20221 min read

9 ways solo agers can prepare for retirement

9 ways solo agers can prepare for retirement

9 ways solo agers can prepare for retirement

Some great ideas here for singles facing retirement including a few that you may not have considered. - RetirementGoat

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Costs to consider before buying in a small town

Costs to consider before buying in a small town

Costs to consider before buying in a small town

A few good points to consider for anyone thinking of moving away from the expensive real estate prices in big cities. There may be some...

Dec 17, 20221 min read

6 Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies

6 Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies

6 Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies

Not every strategy referenced in this article from Entrepreneur may be for you but there may be one that works for you in retirement...

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Medical End-of-Life Planning

Medical End-of-Life Planning

Medical End-of-Life Planning

This is an incredibly important, but often neglected aspect of planning for our own needs at any age. For anyone that has been...

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Understanding Different Types of Annuities

Understanding Different Types of Annuities

Understanding Different Types of Annuities

This article is from Forbes. The article provides an excellent overview of different types of annuities with comments on differences in...

Dec 16, 20221 min read

Why it's important to monitor your retirement fees

Why it's important to monitor your retirement fees

Why it's important to monitor your retirement fees

It's always a great idea to monitor fees and their impact on your net investment returns. This article details a number to look for as...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Benjamin Graham's Timeless Investment Principles

Benjamin Graham's Timeless Investment Principles

Benjamin Graham's Timeless Investment Principles

For all who are interested, Benjamin Graham was a role model to Warren Buffett. In this article from Investopedia, you can see a...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

How This Artist Made More Than $1 Million Teaching Online

How This Artist Made More Than $1 Million Teaching Online

How This Artist Made More Than $1 Million Teaching Online

We had posted previously about earning income in retirement. Doing so while doing something that you love is the ultimate! I know of a...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Double Sabbatical

Double Sabbatical

Double Sabbatical

Here are two articles about the benefits (and a few drawbacks) of taking a mid-late career break. Many professionals are incorporating a...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Should You Move to a 55+ Community?

Should You Move to a 55+ Community?

Should You Move to a 55+ Community?

Lots of enticing activities and neighbors with similar interests and availability of time to pursue them are balanced off against some of...

Dec 14, 20221 min read

How to write a frictionless will

How to write a frictionless will

How to write a frictionless will

This is a common and devastating issue for many families who face the bereavement of a parent or loved one compounded by conflict over...

Dec 14, 20221 min read

If Not a 60/40 Portfolio, Then What?

If Not a 60/40 Portfolio, Then What?

If Not a 60/40 Portfolio, Then What?

An article from Kiplinger that explores some retirement planning portfolio theory. - RetirementGoat

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Year-End Checklist to make sure you're on track with your financial goals

Year-End Checklist to make sure you're on track with your financial goals

Year-End Checklist to make sure you're on track with your financial goals

Good points to consider when reviewing your portfolio. - RetirementGoat

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Clear description of circumstances where your benefits will be lost or reduced. - RetirementGoat

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Why you should take inheritance into account

Why you should take inheritance into account

Why you should take inheritance into account

This is a common item of discussion, and one that most of us are a little uncomfortable addressing. The Canadian article from The...

Dec 13, 20221 min read

After a Death of a Loved One: Things That Need to Be Done

After a Death of a Loved One: Things That Need to Be Done

After a Death of a Loved One: Things That Need to Be Done

A couple of useful articles from Kiplinger, both with very helpful information and practical advice. As we get older, often it is our...

Dec 11, 20221 min read

Alternatives to Annuities for Retirement

Alternatives to Annuities for Retirement

Alternatives to Annuities for Retirement

Some clear discussion around alternatives for retirees seeking income with some of the pros and cons of annuity alternatives discussed. -...

Dec 11, 20221 min read

The 8 Rules for Turning Money Into Happiness

The 8 Rules for Turning Money Into Happiness

The 8 Rules for Turning Money Into Happiness

Some interesting perspectives, whether you agree or disagree, from Inc. Magazine. - ReitrementGoat

Dec 11, 20221 min read

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