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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 RVing
A super popular past-time, especially for retirees, this article from Travel Awaits provides a great introduction to those curious about...
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Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Scientists may have discovered why hair turns grey
Some will be surprised that the answer is not children. The Guardian explains in simple terms findings from an NYU study on greying and...
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Apr 28, 20231 min read
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The #1 Predictor of Happiness in Retirement Is......
We often hear that the #1 predictor of happiness in retirement is financial, or maybe relationships, or even a sense of purpose. This...
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Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Over 50: Best Exercises for Brain Fog and Belly Fat
You had me at Brain Fog and Belly Fat... - RetirementGoat
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Top 6 Underrated Alternatives to Italy This Summer
Some interesting, and less well-known, alternatives to Italy in the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. An added benefit is that most are...
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Apr 28, 20231 min read
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This California lawyer says not to leave anything to your kids
This seems, at first to be the trend that we hear from celebrities and billionaires these days. However, on reading this article from...
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6 Exercises to Avoid After 50
Sometimes it feels like everything is too hard on our bodies... However, these six exercises should be avoided for specific reasons. -...
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Apr 24, 20231 min read
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The bizarre true story of the last time the US raised the retirement age
This is a bracing story for us all. It speaks to some of the political motivations and demographic and economic realities that resulted...
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Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Elderly mother's care may not be equal but can it be more equitable?
An advice column from mlive in Michigan that explores a common issue for adult (and often retired siblings) when one or more siblings...
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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Want to Move to Europe? All the Countries That Accept Digital Nomads
This is a great option for many who are looking at a virtual semi-retirement in a more hospitable climate. - RetirementGoat
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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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How to Embrace the Future of Longer Lives and Careers
Interesting article from Forbes on the growing, and maybe necessary, paradigm shift required to accept the changing nature of aging and...
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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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The Role of Real Estate in Your Retirement Plan
From Entrepreneur, this article focuses on real estate investment, rather than habitation, and some of the benefits of maintaining...
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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Yoga Combats Frailty in Retirement
Plus, if you are about as flexible as a surfboard (no names, please), there is that too! - RetirementGoat
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The Secrets to a Long Life are Held By Nuns (and Jellyfish)
Who knew? Interesting read, from LiveScience, on the environmental, and non-, factors in longevity and how science is trying to learn...
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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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Rent doesn't have to be a four-letter word in retirement
Some thoughts on what is, for many of us, a hard transition from home-ownership in retirement. - RetirementGoat
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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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What is the Ideal Retirement Age for Your Health?
The answer may surprise you... - RetirementGoat
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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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10 Most Affordable Beach Towns in the US
If you are looking to relocate permanently or just when the snow flies up north. Here are some sun-drenched options. - RetirementGoat
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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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Woman Shares the Reality of Early Retirement
From Newsweek, a frank first-person account on what is wrong with retiring early (and why). It also suggests some questions to determine...
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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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How long does it take to get fit again after falling "out" of shape
Good question. The not-a-surprise answer is (drum roll), it depends! However, the encouraging news is that even as we get older, it is...
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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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Jim Cramer's Secret to Early Retirement
More sound advice than secrets, Jim Cramer is well known through his CNBC show Mad Money. Here are some smart ideas, many of which apply...
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Apr 10, 20231 min read
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