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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!

7 Train Rides That Are Even Better in Winter

7 Train Rides That Are Even Better in Winter

7 Train Rides That Are Even Better in Winter

From Conde Nast Traveler, this article details both some North American and European scenic journeys. - RetirementGoat

Dec 27, 20221 min read

7 Signs of Toxic Grandparents

7 Signs of Toxic Grandparents

7 Signs of Toxic Grandparents

Family dynamics are sometimes challenging. Here is an article, from Fatherly, on toxic grandparents and strategies to address behaviors. ...

Dec 27, 20221 min read

Age-Proof Your Body With This One Full-Body Bodyweight Exercise

Age-Proof Your Body With This One Full-Body Bodyweight Exercise

Age-Proof Your Body With This One Full-Body Bodyweight Exercise

There is probably no one single exercise that can counter every muscle or mobility issue that develops over time. However, this exercise...

Dec 27, 20221 min read

17 Best Trips of the Year

17 Best Trips of the Year

17 Best Trips of the Year

Year-End Review of top picks from Travel+Leisure. - RetirementGoat

Dec 26, 20221 min read

Are You an Old Soul or Young at Heart?

Are You an Old Soul or Young at Heart?

Are You an Old Soul or Young at Heart?

I might put slightly (just) more stock in mental age tests than tests like "what Friends character are you?" However, a short,...

Dec 26, 20221 min read

How Much Money Do You Need to Feel Wealthy?

How Much Money Do You Need to Feel Wealthy?

How Much Money Do You Need to Feel Wealthy?

Interesting article with some surveys and research cited. One of the things that I found interesting is that the definition of "wealthy"...

Dec 26, 20221 min read

Michelle Yeoh, 60, Says 'Older Women" Can Still Have 'Crazy Adventures'

Michelle Yeoh, 60, Says 'Older Women" Can Still Have 'Crazy Adventures'

Michelle Yeoh, 60, Says 'Older Women" Can Still Have 'Crazy Adventures'

Encouraging words from Michelle Yeoh on aging and enduring capability. Encouraging for women, as well as anyone else, that likes to see...

Dec 26, 20221 min read

20 Quaint Upstate New York Towns Perfect for a Holiday Getaway

20 Quaint Upstate New York Towns Perfect for a Holiday Getaway

20 Quaint Upstate New York Towns Perfect for a Holiday Getaway

A variety of options, from Travel Awaits, many of which are within a two-hour drive of most major cities in the north-eastern United...

Dec 25, 20221 min read

How to increase your range of motion..

How to increase your range of motion..

How to increase your range of motion..

Being inflexible bad. Physical inflexibility is not good but one of the easiest fitness components to ignore. This article by LiveScience...

Dec 25, 20221 min read

25 Businesses You Can Start For Under $1,000

25 Businesses You Can Start For Under $1,000

25 Businesses You Can Start For Under $1,000

A lot of these could be viewed as side-hustles but would also work for both retired and pre-retired workers. In some cases, you may not...

Dec 24, 20221 min read

How to Retire in the Caribbean

How to Retire in the Caribbean

How to Retire in the Caribbean

Good article from SmartAsset on issues such as visas, costs, housing and taxes in the Caribbean but without a detailed comparison on the...

Dec 24, 20221 min read

St. John's senior completes 9,600 km 'trans-continental odyssey

St. John's senior completes 9,600 km 'trans-continental odyssey

St. John's senior completes 9,600 km 'trans-continental odyssey

Here is a piece on the capability of older adventurers to complete truly inspiring accomplishments. I find it provides me with hope that...

Dec 24, 20221 min read

Shark Tank Kevin O'Leary's Investment Advice to Combat Inflation

Shark Tank Kevin O'Leary's Investment Advice to Combat Inflation

Shark Tank Kevin O'Leary's Investment Advice to Combat Inflation

Some common sense advice from Kevin O'Leary about selecting investments that may be less volatile during a high-inflation period in the...

Dec 24, 20221 min read

How to Live a Long Happy Life? 10 Stories..

How to Live a Long Happy Life? 10 Stories..

How to Live a Long Happy Life? 10 Stories..

Lots of interesting information from "ikigai", or "sense of purpose" in Japanese, to habits to adopt for physical health. This article...

Dec 24, 20221 min read

I Visited 8 European Christmas Markets In 2 Weeks: These Were My Favorites

I Visited 8 European Christmas Markets In 2 Weeks: These Were My Favorites

I Visited 8 European Christmas Markets In 2 Weeks: These Were My Favorites

If you love Christmas, or even just Holiday Cheer, and maybe open-air markets as well, this is a tour for you! - RetirementGoat

Dec 23, 20221 min read

Can You Take "It" With You? Reflections on Life Planning

Can You Take "It" With You? Reflections on Life Planning

Can You Take "It" With You? Reflections on Life Planning

This is a worthwhile read from Psychology Today on how materialism affects our life planning, and, in turn, our happiness. - RetirementGoat

Dec 23, 20221 min read

St Lucia vs Aruba: Which is the Better Caribbean Trip?

St Lucia vs Aruba: Which is the Better Caribbean Trip?

St Lucia vs Aruba: Which is the Better Caribbean Trip?

This is a battle with no loser. Nice detailed article with insights on beaches, shopping, activities etc. - RetirementGoat

Dec 23, 20221 min read

Standing Alone: Living with Family Estrangement

Standing Alone: Living with Family Estrangement

Standing Alone: Living with Family Estrangement

This a truly difficult issue but also a common one. Families fracture, in whole or in part, for a variety of reasons. This article from...

Dec 23, 20221 min read

Regain Muscle Mass After 60

Regain Muscle Mass After 60

Regain Muscle Mass After 60

Muscle is harder to gain and harder to keep as we age for a variety of physiological reasons. However, with regular habits, it can be...

Dec 23, 20221 min read

A Traveler Who Has Been to 105 Countries..

A Traveler Who Has Been to 105 Countries..

A Traveler Who Has Been to 105 Countries..

Travel is at the top of most retirees lists. Fascinating article from an well-traveled Australian with some great insights about really...

Dec 23, 20221 min read

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