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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!

This is what yoga can do to your body

This is what yoga can do to your body

This is what yoga can do to your body

I would suggest that rather than "to your body", "for your body" may be a better description and they may have also added "for your mind"...

Jan 30, 20231 min read

I Retired from Dating at 43 - And I've Never Been Happier

I Retired from Dating at 43 - And I've Never Been Happier

I Retired from Dating at 43 - And I've Never Been Happier

A great example, from Readers Digest, of someone who is happy and content taking a less common path. It could be an example to some who...

Jan 26, 20231 min read

Why You Should Try the Scandinavian Sleep Method

Why You Should Try the Scandinavian Sleep Method

Why You Should Try the Scandinavian Sleep Method

For everyone that has recurring sleep problems, particularly that may be related to a sleeping with a partner, here might be at least...

Jan 26, 20231 min read

Why You Should Give Up On Your Dreams

Why You Should Give Up On Your Dreams

Why You Should Give Up On Your Dreams

I know, but wait a sec. While our dreams drive us throughout our lives, it seems to be a fact that the more life we have behind us, and...

Jan 24, 20231 min read

How to Talk to a Loved One With Dementia

How to Talk to a Loved One With Dementia

How to Talk to a Loved One With Dementia

It is an unfortunate truth that most of us will have a loved one suffer from dementia or another disease of cognitive decline. Some...

Jan 23, 20231 min read

30 Reasons It's Hard to Retire At 65

30 Reasons It's Hard to Retire At 65

30 Reasons It's Hard to Retire At 65

Good news is that most of us don't have 30 reasons, at least not all of these 30 reasons... - RetirementGoat

Jan 23, 20231 min read

Double Off-Grid: Unplugged

Double Off-Grid: Unplugged

Double Off-Grid: Unplugged

A couple of interesting articles about disconnecting, one on a three-day trip and the other through camping outdoors. - RetirementGoat...

Jan 22, 20231 min read

We should all retire at 81

We should all retire at 81

We should all retire at 81

My first response to the title was a tad kneejerk and may have included some spicy language. However, the article, from Sam Baars Blog,...

Jan 21, 20231 min read

26 Inspirational Books

26 Inspirational Books

26 Inspirational Books

Reading is not for everyone. Inspirational books narrows the audience further. However, given how important emotional and spiritual...

Jan 20, 20231 min read

From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village

From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village

From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village

This article is from a little further afield than usual. However, I was struck by the motivation of K.P. Ummer to come out of retirement...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

Why longevity literacy is the key to a prosperous longer life

Why longevity literacy is the key to a prosperous longer life

Why longevity literacy is the key to a prosperous longer life

While I didn't get invited to Davos this year, this World Economic Forum explores the relationship between physical and mental heath and...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

5 Key Lessons I Learned After Retirement

5 Key Lessons I Learned After Retirement

5 Key Lessons I Learned After Retirement

Very thoughtful but short testimonial on the post-retirement experience from Travel Awaits. As everyone's journey is different, not all...

Jan 17, 20231 min read

What is the Daily Practice to Stave Off Dementia

What is the Daily Practice to Stave Off Dementia

What is the Daily Practice to Stave Off Dementia

When I saw the picture, I was concerned that the practice was signing in public. However, the article from Inverse merely emphasizes that...

Jan 16, 20231 min read

Do you want to live a happy life?

Do you want to live a happy life?

Do you want to live a happy life?

Good article from Big Think about being happy in life. Most of the concepts introduced seem obvious but require focus and effort to...

Jan 15, 20231 min read

Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life

Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life

Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life

A different but more geographically appropriate variation of the longevity-aligned mediterranean blue-zone diet. For those of you (us)...

Jan 13, 20231 min read

Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress

Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress

Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress

Everyone says that they won't be stressed in retirement, until they retire! It is very common and likely expected to be affected by this...

Jan 13, 20231 min read

What Happens When You Cut Your Parents Out of Your Life

What Happens When You Cut Your Parents Out of Your Life

What Happens When You Cut Your Parents Out of Your Life

This is a cringe-inducing thought for many of us, and one where we would sympatize with anyone that feels that they need to consider this...

Jan 12, 20231 min read

Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Kept The Exact Same Morning Routine For Years

Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Kept The Exact Same Morning Routine For Years

Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Kept The Exact Same Morning Routine For Years

A worthwhile perspective on routine and its benefits whether you are a fan of the "Governator" or not. - RetirementGoat

Jan 12, 20231 min read

What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead

What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead

What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead

A little bit of a dense read but some interesting points in this Boston College Study (Bender/Jivan). No surprise on happiness tending to...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire

15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire

15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire

I'm sure that there is an SNL skit here somewhere but not funny when you are the object of the push. Some worthwhile points, and...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

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