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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!
10 Reasons to Visit Every Single South American Country
Not a travel review of each country but an overview of the region with some great, persuasive arguments, to add this regional trip to...
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Jan 26, 20231 min read
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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...
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Jan 26, 20231 min read
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How Divorce Impacts Your Estate Plan
Lots of information here, from smartasset, on some of the long-term planning requirements post-divorce. It is worthwhile to note that...
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Jan 26, 20231 min read
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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...
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Jan 24, 20231 min read
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15 ways that cruising newbies waste money on their first cruise
For those looking at taking their first cruise, here are some helpful tips from the UK site The Points Guys to help avoid getting stuck...
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Jan 24, 20231 min read
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Before my husband's death I thought we had our affairs in order
This is a bit of a cautionary tale from ABC News in Australia about a widow that thought she was well prepared with her spouse's will and...
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Jan 24, 20231 min read
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Planning a Japan Vacation?
Lots of information here from Savored Journeys that provides a great start in planning a trip to Japan. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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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...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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9 Real Retirees Shares What It's Like to Stop Working
Spoiler Alert: mostly it seems pretty nice... - RetirementGoat
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Retirement Benefits If You Live Outside the US
Anyone who lives outside the US, or their own home country, should be certain of the treatment of both income and assets whether they are...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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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
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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End-of-life planning with loved ones can be hard
Some practical and thoughtful advice on how to broach this difficult discussion and some of the items to prioritize. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Starting a Business in Retirement: 10 Things to Know
10 Things to Know in 2022, that are still valid in 2023, from Entrepreneur. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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How Long Does Retirement Last?
An interesting fact that people who understand what life expectancy is, and means, particularly when based on expected remaining years...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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10 Thrilling Mountain Hikes Around the World From Around the World
Some amazing photos from this post from The Travel. Note that hikes vary from scenic and relaxed to harrowing! - RetirementGoat
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Double Off-Grid: Unplugged
A couple of interesting articles about disconnecting, one on a three-day trip and the other through camping outdoors. - RetirementGoat...
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Jan 22, 20231 min read
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6 Things for Parents and Children to Discuss Before Retirement
While the article, from The Huffington Post, is written to younger adults to consider questions to ask their parents, I think that there...
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Jan 22, 20231 min read
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Why The Most Luxurious Train in Africa Should Be On Your Travel List
The idea of a train trip through South Africa and neighboring countries with spectacular scenery sounds like a lifetime experience! -...
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Jan 22, 20231 min read
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Estate Planning? 3 Ways to Know if Your Financial Advisor "Gets It"
Some interesting things to consider when interviewing a financial advisor from Kiplinger. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 22, 20231 min read
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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,...
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Jan 21, 20231 min read
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