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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!

Things People Enjoyed with Age

Things People Enjoyed with Age

Things People Enjoyed with Age

Some quick thoughts on one of the positive aspects of ageing, finding joy in things that you never had time or perspective to appreciate....

Dec 7, 20221 min read

Want to Roadtrip Across the American Southwest?

Want to Roadtrip Across the American Southwest?

Want to Roadtrip Across the American Southwest?

Great article from Outside on how to see some of the most beautiful and unique scenary and culture in America. - RetirementGoat

Dec 7, 20221 min read

This 52-Year-Old Left the US for Portugal

This 52-Year-Old Left the US for Portugal

This 52-Year-Old Left the US for Portugal

This is a great article and video from CNBC on an American Couple's experience relocating to Portugal with lots of personal perspective...

Dec 7, 20221 min read

The 6 Best Slugging Products for Aging Skin..

The 6 Best Slugging Products for Aging Skin..

The 6 Best Slugging Products for Aging Skin..

Full Disclosure, I was initially concerned when I saw the title that slugging was a very different thing than it turned out to be, which...

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Roth Conversion Ladder Strategy - What it is and How to Use for Early Retirement

Roth Conversion Ladder Strategy - What it is and How to Use for Early Retirement

Roth Conversion Ladder Strategy - What it is and How to Use for Early Retirement

This is a clear description from the Money Crashers site about how US citizens can transfer funds from a traditional IRA or 401(k) Plan...

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Too Late to Start Writing?

Too Late to Start Writing?

Too Late to Start Writing?

Expressing ourselves creatively is one of the things that give our lives meaning. Many of us yearn to write and are stifled by career and...

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Is AARP Membership Worth the Money?

Is AARP Membership Worth the Money?

Is AARP Membership Worth the Money?

With 38 million members, clearly many people think so. However, this article from GoBankingRates lays out the costs and some of the key...

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Real estate options to consider when planning your retirement

Real estate options to consider when planning your retirement

Real estate options to consider when planning your retirement

This is from the realtor site Open Door. While there have been articles posted on most of the alternatives listed here, I like that all...

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Is Your Poop Healthy?

Is Your Poop Healthy?

Is Your Poop Healthy?

Yes, we went there, literally... Still, super important for us all! - RetirementGoat

Dec 6, 20221 min read

200+ Bucket List Ideas for Retirees

200+ Bucket List Ideas for Retirees

200+ Bucket List Ideas for Retirees

Wow, this is a pretty random and varied list! That is some of the fun of reading it. Almost guaranteed to have at least one intriguing...

Dec 5, 20221 min read

There's more to explore in Malta

There's more to explore in Malta

There's more to explore in Malta

This exploration of Malta has amazing pictures and multimedia from this British site, Wanderlust, which has equally stunning travel...

Dec 5, 20221 min read

I Prepare Wills for a Living and Here are the 4 Things I Wish Every Family Would Talk About...

I Prepare Wills for a Living and Here are the 4 Things I Wish Every Family Would Talk About...

I Prepare Wills for a Living and Here are the 4 Things I Wish Every Family Would Talk About...

Great points in this article from Well + Good on some things that should be discussed well before it is too late. I like that it is only...

Dec 5, 20221 min read

10 Rules for an Enjoyable Retirement

10 Rules for an Enjoyable Retirement

10 Rules for an Enjoyable Retirement

Kind of a "smell the roses" post from Clark, a financial planning site. Still, for some of us, we need to be reminded... - RetirementGoat

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Walt Disney World Tips From Seniors For Seniors

Walt Disney World Tips From Seniors For Seniors

Walt Disney World Tips From Seniors For Seniors

This is a repost from The Mouse for Less blog that has been around for quite a while offers great value suggestions for everything...

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Everything to Know About the National Park Pass for Seniors

Everything to Know About the National Park Pass for Seniors

Everything to Know About the National Park Pass for Seniors

Great information on a great deal, $80 for a lifetime pass starting at age 62. - RetirementGoat

Dec 5, 20221 min read

What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages

What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages

What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages

Reverse mortgages are a legal and popular financial product in the US, Canada (where the regulations are slightly different) and...

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Best Side-Hustles...

Best Side-Hustles...

Best Side-Hustles...

Okay, so I co-opted an article aimed at Millennials but I believe that most of these would be equally suitable for those either pre- or...

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Everything you need to know before booking your first African safari

Everything you need to know before booking your first African safari

Everything you need to know before booking your first African safari

I find the picture of the big cat above both awe-inspiring and a little frightening. Great article from the National Geographic if you...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

A New Perspective on Grieving the Loss of a Pet

A New Perspective on Grieving the Loss of a Pet

A New Perspective on Grieving the Loss of a Pet

As many of us know, the loss of a pet is often second only to the loss of a loved one and can leave a huge hole in our hearts. The loss...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Planning the Succession of Your Business

Planning the Succession of Your Business

Planning the Succession of Your Business

While many employees retire with the proverbial gold watch, others spend their career, or the latter part of it, self-employed. When...

Dec 4, 20221 min read

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