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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!
6 methods scientists are now exploring to slow aging
Scientific advances often happen slowly but incredible financial and research resources are currently involved in anti-aging therapies...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Divorce After Retirement
Divorce after retirement is a common occurrence today. After children have been raised and many life milestones achieved together, one or...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Large Genetic Study Confirms the Link Between Brisk Walking and Slower Aging
Always thought walking was boring when I was young but love it as I get older. Health benefits are frequently written about and...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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How Retirement Affects Marriage
This short article is from a professional counselling site but details many of the challenges that retirement presents for couples. -...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Drug and Alcohol Deaths Among Adults 65 and Older On the Rise
A cautionary article about the risks of addiction both prior to and post-retirement as well as some of the other leading causes of deaths...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Meet the Retirees Who Live on Cruise Ships
The concept would be a dream for many, but for others, not so much. this article from Conde Nast talks about the lifestyle and the costs,...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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How to Retire in Stages (and Why You Should)
Graduated retirement is more the norm now than ever. It eases both the financial and psychological stress normally associated with...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Fitness Tips From a 55-Year-Old Athlete
Part fitness advice and part inspiration. This older athlete has a refreshingly simple and positive message touting incrementalism rather...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Questions to Ask Before Paying Any Medical Bill
Great article and not just for US residents. This US News and World Report article lists some great questions to ensure that you are...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Best Towns and Cities for US Expats to Retire in Southeast Asia
A good travel-oriented article on South Asian options for retirement. A good practice is extended or multiple trips prior to any thought...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Why Having Friends at All Ages is Good for Your Health
As we get older it is natural to spend more time with our life-long friends and those in our age cohort. However, there are lots of...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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7 Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents
This is an important topic as most of us are reluctant to discuss uncomfortable issue with our aging parents (or they are). Waiting too...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Triple Happiness: The Value of Mental Wellness
This is a longer post for the weekend with a few articles attached on the same theme. As I approach retirement myself, I see that mental...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
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16 Things We Love and Hate About Living in Portugal
Another great article from 2foodtrippers! This time about their experiences after relocating to Portugal. The Authors capture the...
retirementgoat
Dec 3, 20221 min read
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Going it Alone - A Guide For Widows
This is a comprehensive guide from the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), which has great information and resources. This...
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Dec 3, 20221 min read
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5 Mistakes Couple Make When Planning for Retirement
Some sound points from the experts, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). The AARP has lots of information and membership...
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Dec 3, 20221 min read
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Why Owning Real Estate is a Good Idea in Retirement
Quick read from the Motley Fool. I note that some sources criticize holding too many assets that do not generate income in retirement. -...
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Dec 3, 20221 min read
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Colonoscopy vs Stool Tests; What Should You Choose?
For most of us, turning 50 starts a precautionary cycle of colonoscopies that range from every year or two to maybe every ten years...
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Dec 3, 20221 min read
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Cost of Home Care vs Nursing Home
Some interesting points here. Actual costs can vary widely among both options and there are often third (or fourth) alternatives such as...
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Dec 3, 20221 min read
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Want to Spend Your Golden Years in Europe?
Mostly I do think about living in Europe, but then think of the other places I won't be and friends and family at home. Interestingly,...
retirementgoat
Dec 3, 20221 min read
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