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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!
10 Tips For Structuring Your Day in Retirement
From Travel Awaits, this article provides some helpful ideas on addressing one of the challenges in retirement which is adapting to the...
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Mar 25, 20231 min read
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Aging Well: Playing music is a major key to brain health
Fortunately I misread that "playing music well is key to brain health". This is well-known that continuous learning is critical to brain...
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Mar 25, 20231 min read
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The Most Dangerous (Safest) Countries for LGBTQ+ Travel in 2023
Retirement should be a time of travel and freedom to chart our own paths. Unfortunately, there are unequal restrictions on some of us....
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Mar 25, 20231 min read
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Should You Rent In Retirement?
This is a difficult concept for many who have owned their own homes for much of their lives. While a logical concept, in practice,...
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Mar 23, 20231 min read
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A Dream Vacation Overlooking the Fjords of Norway
For those that want a tranquil and picturesque escape with some stunning views and a chance to explore the outdoors. - RetirementGoat
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Mar 20, 20231 min read
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8 practices for a happier old age
Often a set of practices seems a little unrealistic. However, in this article summarizing a book by Roseann Leipzig MD published by Johns...
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Mar 20, 20231 min read
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This Health Marker May Reveal Whether You Are a Rapid Ager
Unfortunately, the opposite of a Super Ager is a Rapid Ager. This article, from Inverse ironically, describes some of the genetic and...
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Mar 20, 20231 min read
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Why You Should Use Your Airline Miles and Credit Card Points ASAP!
One of the benefits of age and experience is accumulating knowledge, and, of course, also, for many people, accumulating rewards points....
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Mar 20, 20231 min read
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24 Questions to Keep the Conversation Flowing on a First Date
A first date can be both exciting and nerve-wracking at any age. Here are a few conversation starters, from Women's World, and...
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Mar 20, 20231 min read
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How to Save Money: A Comprehensive Guide
From Fortune, a good common-sense primer on how to approach financial planning. While not a retirement planning guide, most of the advice...
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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Millions of empty homes in Japan and being sold for a song or even given away
This is very similar to the incentives that cities and towns in Italy and elsewhere in Europe are offering to attract new residents. An...
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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Leaving an Inheritance? Is It Better to Give to Kids Now or Later?
This is a common consideration among parents when considering their estate planning. So many things to consider such as your needs, your...
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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The Charms of Living Alone
Good desciption of the benefits and challenges of living alone from Sixty+Me. - RetirementGoat
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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Who Are 'SuperAgers'?
Good overview of the 'SuperAger' body of knowledge, by Fortune, including what it means and active measures that we can all take to...
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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The Looming Retirement Crisis: How to Avoid It
Short but interesting article quoting the Chair of Blackrock, Larry Fink, who discusses the impacts of an underfunded Social Security...
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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15 Best Places to Visit in Central America
Nice mix of active, scenic, cultural and fun spots all around Central America from The Discoveries Of. - RetirementGoat
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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9 Pilgrimage Walks for Women Over 60
Given that the article is from Sixty+Me, I see the perspective. However, I would suggest that many of these hikes would appeal not only...
retirementgoat
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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Retiring at 50 is the Most Dangerous Decision You'll Ever Make
Most of us can relax for dodging this bullet.... However, this short article from Inc. brings up some good points on the risks of...
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Mar 12, 20231 min read
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Longevity expert, and biotech CEO, on how humanity and AI with master aging
Interesting article from CNBC on the causes of aging and how healthy lifespans will be increased by science. - RetirementGoat
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Mar 12, 20231 min read
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How Does Osteoporosis Affect The Body?
Bone density loss is a common, and expected, consequence at aging and is more prevalent in women. A good summary of the problem and some...
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Mar 12, 20231 min read
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