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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!

Gary Vaynerchuk: A 50 Second Plea to Every 50 Year Old

Gary Vaynerchuk: A 50 Second Plea to Every 50 Year Old

Gary Vaynerchuk: A 50 Second Plea to Every 50 Year Old

For everyone who does not know Gary Vee, he is an successful entrepreneur and popular motivational speaker on business. While his...

Feb 19, 20231 min read

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

Here are some options to reverse aging from US News. The majority of these options are non-surgical and non-invasive. I like that...

Feb 19, 20231 min read

4 Signs Your Marriage is Strong According to a Divorce Lawyer

4 Signs Your Marriage is Strong According to a Divorce Lawyer

4 Signs Your Marriage is Strong According to a Divorce Lawyer

You would think a divorce lawyer would know. Probably no real surprises in this article from Fatherly, but keeping in mind the big life...

Feb 18, 20231 min read

Things People Enjoy More as They Get Older

Things People Enjoy More as They Get Older

Things People Enjoy More as They Get Older

Just saying, love a nap... Not an intense read for sure, especially when more than ten percent of the things involving sleeping. -...

Feb 16, 20231 min read

The Problem with Retirement Coaching

The Problem with Retirement Coaching

The Problem with Retirement Coaching

Interesting article here from Forbes discussing some common misunderstandings around what retirement coaching is and why it may, or may...

Feb 16, 20231 min read

Can Psychedelics Combat Aging in Humans?

Can Psychedelics Combat Aging in Humans?

Can Psychedelics Combat Aging in Humans?

As various new therapies are developed to improve longevity, psychedelics are also being studied, not only for their emerging mental...

Feb 16, 20231 min read

9 Cognitive Biases and How to Spot Them in Your Own Life

9 Cognitive Biases and How to Spot Them in Your Own Life

9 Cognitive Biases and How to Spot Them in Your Own Life

While many of us get wiser, we may also be more likely to keep to our tried-and-true cognitive patterns that have got us this far. From...

Feb 13, 20231 min read

An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life

An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life

An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life

Spoiler Alert: the answer is not binge-watching Netflix (no offense to Netflix). Nice, scientifically-backed Harvard study referenced in...

Feb 11, 20231 min read

14 Recommendations for Retired Professors (and Most of the Rest of Us)

14 Recommendations for Retired Professors (and Most of the Rest of Us)

14 Recommendations for Retired Professors (and Most of the Rest of Us)

From the unexpected source of Inside Higher Ed, this article has a number of pieces of wise advice for many of us transitioning our...

Feb 9, 20231 min read

At 65, I got a tattoo to remind myself to try new things

At 65, I got a tattoo to remind myself to try new things

At 65, I got a tattoo to remind myself to try new things

Kudos to the author of this Globe and Mail op-ed, bold choice! I have a few, hopefully, less painful, and permanent reminders in mind. -...

Feb 9, 20231 min read

What Causes Heart Disease?

What Causes Heart Disease?

What Causes Heart Disease?

Good overview of the causes of heart disease with risk factors, many of which are controllable. - RetirementGoat

Feb 8, 20231 min read

What to Know Before You Get a Facelift

What to Know Before You Get a Facelift

What to Know Before You Get a Facelift

Good overview on what a facelift is, the costs, benefits, and risks of the procedure. As with any medical procedure, information is...

Feb 7, 20231 min read

What the love of cats taught me about myself

What the love of cats taught me about myself

What the love of cats taught me about myself

Some people are cat people, some dog people and some more exotic pets. Here is to everyone finding their best fur- (or non-fur) buddy as...

Feb 7, 20231 min read

Things Every Child Needs to Know

Things Every Child Needs to Know

Things Every Child Needs to Know

I would agree with most (but maybe not fully with all) of these thoughts, from Your Tango, but feel strongly that trying to impart any of...

Feb 6, 20231 min read

How to Create Your Retirement Glide Path

How to Create Your Retirement Glide Path

How to Create Your Retirement Glide Path

Some interesting thoughts, from nerdwallet, particularly on the idea of phased retirement and wellness into retirement in this short...

Feb 6, 20231 min read

Philosophy Friday: 5 Stoic quotes to help you through difficult times

Philosophy Friday: 5 Stoic quotes to help you through difficult times

Philosophy Friday: 5 Stoic quotes to help you through difficult times

For anyone who wants a little more cerebral pursuit, here is a little background and wisdom from Stoic philosophers. Interestingly, in...

Feb 3, 20231 min read

6 Things That Matter More For Your Health Than Your Weight

6 Things That Matter More For Your Health Than Your Weight

6 Things That Matter More For Your Health Than Your Weight

An important point from CNET. However, most, but not all, of these factors are often outside the control of each individual due to...

Feb 3, 20231 min read

4 Times When You Should Bring Someone to a Doctors Appointment

4 Times When You Should Bring Someone to a Doctors Appointment

4 Times When You Should Bring Someone to a Doctors Appointment

Good advice, particularly for those of us who are intimidated, frightened or otherwise not at our best in our doctor's office. -...

Feb 2, 20231 min read

7 Myths About Long Term Care Homes

7 Myths About Long Term Care Homes

7 Myths About Long Term Care Homes

From Montana Senior News, a number of good points, with examples of the costs (high), the likelihood of avoiding living in a care home...

Feb 2, 20231 min read

What is Dementia? Everything you need to know

What is Dementia? Everything you need to know

What is Dementia? Everything you need to know

Science Focus provides a great overview on this disease including causes, warning signs and treatments. For a lot of us, losing our...

Jan 31, 20231 min read

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