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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!
Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Financial Advisor
Maybe not everything but a lot of good things to investigate. Keep in mind that this is a commercial website, but I think the article...
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Dec 10, 20221 min read
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5 Telltale Signs You're in Good Shape at 50
Some good guideposts noted in this article and you should feel good if most of these apply to you at 50 (or after)! - RetirementGoat
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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Five potential red flags to watch for when choosing your next stock
Financial literacy is important as many of us will depend on portfolio returns to fund our retirements in whole, or in part. This article...
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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Rent Comparison US Cities vs Overseas
Some stark comparisons between US and overseas rental costs. - RetirementGoat
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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Military Retirement and Transition
For all US veterans, thank you for your service. This is a great summary document from Annuity..org for understanding benefits across...
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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A new start after 60: 'I met the love of my life'
Here is a story about the possibilities of finding love later in life. - RetirementGoat
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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A Master List of 1700 Free Courses
We have discussed previously the benefits of life-long learning for wellness. Open Culture has tons of information on courses, podcasts...
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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Why I Retired to a Small Town and Love It
As someone who lives in a (relatively) small town and loves it, I can certainly relate to this personal account from Travel Awaits. -...
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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Best things to do in Split Croatia: solo tips and trips
Great article about Split, Croatia and its Adriatic beauty. The article is from Solo Tips and Trips but has many ideas of interest to...
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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Should Canadians collect CPP and OAS while working in their 60s?
Great clear article about the regulations in Canada related to extending work vs government pension impacts from Moneywise. - RetirementGoat
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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This Long-Term Care Home Changed the Way it Operated
Whether it is an issue for yourself or for parents or loved ones, long-term care education is a necessary part of the required...
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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9 Daily Habits That Will Make You Healthier in 5 Minutes or Less
Lots of good advice. I am now more conscious of some of these, like wearing hearing protection around loud noises, but all are helpful...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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How to Start a New Career After 50
Well-written Esquire article on changing track later in a career and some challenges but also some hope. - RetirementGoat
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Will My Son Get Stuck with the Timeshare When I Die
What may seem like an easy answer to many of us, the advice column from Dear Penny prompts some thinking about estate planning and...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Where is the best place to live for ex-pats in 2022
Good article from the South China Morning Post from Hong Kong. It also mentions a few place not top-of-mind for North Americans such as...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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A 67-year-old who unretired shares the biggest retirement challenge...
This is a thoughtful reflection on one person's experience and the challenge of finding meaning in retirement. It explores the concept of...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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In what order should you tap your retirement savings
This is a factor that many of us don't consider either in planning or in accessing our retirement savings. Often the focus is on the...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Fabulous Things About Being 50
C'mon, it's from Oprah.. Also, while I don't use the word fabulous too often, I do like that the Author interviewed wrote a book about...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement a Good Idea?
My first answer would usually be "yes, definitely" but this Kiplinger article puts some context around the question where the answer can...
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Dec 7, 20221 min read
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6 Habits to Regain Muscle Mass After Age 60
Keeping muscle mass should be a goal of both men and women as they age. In addition to muscle and bone strength, posture and other direct...
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Dec 7, 20221 min read
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