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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!
All of the countries with a tourist tax in 2023
Here is a pretty comprehensive list from euronews. While a lot of these taxes are not high, many of the sur-charges are daily and could...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Should you wear running shoes every day?
I thought first of the inevitable surrender into wearing everything for comfort as the main reason not to... However, there appears to be...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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10 Natural Attractions Around the World That You Need to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime
I am, disappointingly, 0/10 on this list but committed to at least get to the Grand Canyon shortly with a few others on the definite...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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New Study Links Drinking Water to Longevity
Surprising study that has been quoted in numerous articles. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Van Life on a Budget
Van life on a budget is similar to RV life on a smaller budget and this article from Business Insider outlines converting a van on a...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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How to Unretire
Lots of folks enjoy the "honeymoon" phase of retirement and then decide to go back to work, either full-time, part-time, occasional etc....
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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San Diego Names Chief Geriatric Officer
Interesting local news article on how one city is addressing the needs of an aging population. Possibly a new trend as demographics...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Kinless Canadians Struggle to Age With Dignity
CTV News story on an important issue of seniors aging without support and both the physical and psychological risks that this entails. -...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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How The Aging Process Can Affect You Teeth
Aging affect everything, including your teeth. Health Digest details some of the impacts of aging and some guidelines, including...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Pot Smoking Baby Boomers Are On the Rise: Why Are Scientists So Happy For Them
An article from Benzinga noting an increase in older cannabis smokers with a link to a University of Colorado, Boulder study on positive...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Paris on the cheap: a local's guide to flea markets, baguettes and funky bistros
Paris on the cheap, oui, s'il vous plait! - RetirementGoat
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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How to Use the Six-Month Rule on De-Cluttering
Accumulation of "stuff" is difficult to avoid for sentimental or other, more mundane reasons like time and effort. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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The Only 5 Strength Training Exercises You Need to Age Well
Some great simple, including some classic, exercises from Wellness52 I love that most can be modified to include a variation of them at...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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How Children Should Inherit, 4 Scenarios Where 'Equal' is Not Appropriate
Here is a thoughtful article from Kiplinger on a difficult subject that some of us will need to consider. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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One-Year Checklist Before Retirement Overseas
Some simple but sound advice. I would point out that Passport and Visa requirements seem to be implied, but can take many months (or...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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8 Philosophy Books to Read for a Happier, More Meaningful 2023
I'm not sure if I could possibly read eight philosophy books in a year. However, many of us find some meaning and seek to understand more...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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Island Hopping in the Canary Islands
This is from the bye:myself travel blog and provides a great (and complete) history and travelogue of the Canary Islands, the Spanish...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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I saved over $1 Million for retirement by age 48
Some have saved more, earlier, for retirement, but most of us haven't. Here are some good points on the author's approach to saving from...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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12 Surprising Signs You Might Live to 100
If you are like me, you are mentally counting on how many points in your favor... - RetirementGoat
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Jan 5, 20231 min read
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9 Marriage Ground Rules That Helped My Husband and Me Thrive in Retirement
Hats-off to this couple not only for keeping their relationship strong over the years but also being able to point to the key things to...
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Jan 5, 20231 min read
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