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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!

Exploring Coastal British Columbia by Tugboat

Exploring Coastal British Columbia by Tugboat

Exploring Coastal British Columbia by Tugboat

This Men's Journal article explores taking a "slow boat" in the best possible way. For those of us whose vacations have centered around...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

Thinking of Volunteering at an Animal Shelter? Here's What You Need to Know

Thinking of Volunteering at an Animal Shelter? Here's What You Need to Know

Thinking of Volunteering at an Animal Shelter? Here's What You Need to Know

Giving back feels good, and most of us love our animal friends. Many shelters are over-crowded, especially after the recent rush to get...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

7 questions older patients should ask before surgery

7 questions older patients should ask before surgery

7 questions older patients should ask before surgery

A lot of good questions that should be considered for just about every patient from Popular Science. Often, we are intimidated by the...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

Implement This Morning Routine From a Longevity Expert

Implement This Morning Routine From a Longevity Expert

Implement This Morning Routine From a Longevity Expert

Disclosure: some of these are in my current morning routine and others probably should be. My goal is to add one or two more but cold...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

Experience Another Side of Key West

Experience Another Side of Key West

Experience Another Side of Key West

Key West has a great laid-back vibe and Outside has some great ideas on taking advantage of the outdoor activities that this great...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

When Your Parents Haven't Saved for Their Own Retirement

When Your Parents Haven't Saved for Their Own Retirement

When Your Parents Haven't Saved for Their Own Retirement

This is a very common issue and a frightening one for those of us who have always been focused on our own retirement planning and taking...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

7 reasons why you should consider meeting with a financial planner

7 reasons why you should consider meeting with a financial planner

7 reasons why you should consider meeting with a financial planner

Some simply stated reasons, from Business Insider, why you might consider meeting with a financial planner as well as a few solid...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

Why learning a language in retirement is a great idea

Why learning a language in retirement is a great idea

Why learning a language in retirement is a great idea

Learning a language has a variety of benefits as we get older including the cognitive benefits and the opportunity to explore other...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

The Perfect 10-Day Morocco Itinerary

The Perfect 10-Day Morocco Itinerary

The Perfect 10-Day Morocco Itinerary

Great summary of the varied options available on a Morocco trip, from Savored Journeys. - RetirementGoat

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Andrew Luck finally reveals why he walked away from the NFL

Andrew Luck finally reveals why he walked away from the NFL

Andrew Luck finally reveals why he walked away from the NFL

This is not a typical article about retirement planning or to-dos. However, despite the lack of similarities between a multi-millionaire...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

8 Alternatives to Traditional Funerals

8 Alternatives to Traditional Funerals

8 Alternatives to Traditional Funerals

It is a fact of life that death touches us more as we age. Aside from our personal wishes, we are often tasked with arrangements for...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

The Pros and Cons of Franchising

The Pros and Cons of Franchising

The Pros and Cons of Franchising

This is a quick overview from SmartAsset on franchising. There are lots of articles available on franchising as a retirement alternative....

Jan 4, 20231 min read

How Many Push-ups Should I Be Able to Do?

How Many Push-ups Should I Be Able to Do?

How Many Push-ups Should I Be Able to Do?

This is about the most comprehensive guide to push-ups, from Fitness Volt, that I can imagine. The push-up is great exercise engaging...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

These seven questions can define how wise you are

These seven questions can define how wise you are

These seven questions can define how wise you are

Most of us like to think of ourselves as wise and most of us think that we grow wiser with age. An interesting quiz on wisdom with a...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

$1000/month for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico

$1000/month for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico

$1000/month for a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rico

Yes, this is a millennial housing story but a great example of some of the opportunities to live inexpensively with easy access to the US...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

A Retirees Guide to Trading Stocks

A Retirees Guide to Trading Stocks

A Retirees Guide to Trading Stocks

This is a really good overview on some background learning and and the mechanics of how to open an account and some of the considerations...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

12 Private Islands You Can Rent Without Being Rich

12 Private Islands You Can Rent Without Being Rich

12 Private Islands You Can Rent Without Being Rich

Okay, some of them may be easier to afford if you are a little bit rich. However, it seems like there are a few deals here too! Brought...

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Investing Mistakes During a Recession

Investing Mistakes During a Recession

Investing Mistakes During a Recession

Some solid, common-sense advice from Entrepreneur. - RetirementGoat

Jan 2, 20231 min read

People Share Their Wholesome Secrets

People Share Their Wholesome Secrets

People Share Their Wholesome Secrets

Always nice to hear some positive stories, in this case, from UpWorthy. - RetirementGoat

Jan 2, 20231 min read

Can Pickleball Save America?

Can Pickleball Save America?

Can Pickleball Save America?

I don't know if Pickleball can save America, or even Canada. however, I know that along with a fast-growing legion or die-hards, it has a...

Jan 2, 20231 min read

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