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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!
The Struggle of Caring for Parents With Alzheimer's
Great article from the Montgomery Advisor with personal accounts of the challenges of being a caregiver to a parent with this disease and...
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Mar 3, 20231 min read
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What is the cheapest time to take a cruise?
USA Today offers up some helpful tips on timing both booking and taking your cruise to save some money. - RetirementGoat
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
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The Benefits of Working Part-time in Retirement
Lots of good reasons, and money is maybe not the best one! - RetirementGoat
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
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Long Hair or Short Hair Over 60?
An article from Sixty + Me primarily for women, although the question could apply to men as well (man-bun, anyone?), or someone of any...
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Mar 1, 20231 min read
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What Is Dividend Yield? Why Is It Important?
Good introduction to Dividend Investing with an explanation on how they are calculated, why they are offered by companies and also, an...
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Mar 1, 20231 min read
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Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps?
Short answer is maybe, but probably not, it depends. Consumer Reports suggests more steps are better, to a point. Interesting article...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
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How to Avoid Going Broke When a Loved-One Dies
This article, from Lifehacker, is more focused on the costs of funerals and burials and options to reduce costs than the long-term effect...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
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The 90-Year-Old Man Who Still Crushes 100-Milers
Wow, this should be an inspiration to us all! A great story not only for his obvious long-distance accomplishments, but also, as this...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
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4 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for Retirement That Have Noting To Do With Your Savings
Great points from Travel Awaits on some of the things that we should all consider along with the necessary financial considerations. -...
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
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14 Stunning Hikes in Iceland
Iceland is an increasingly popular destination for active nature-forward vacations and is very accessible for North Americans. The...
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
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Think You Know What Normal Blood Pressure Is? You're Probably Wrong
Here is Blood Pressure 101 for us all. A basic primer on all things with some red flags noted that we should be aware of. - RetirementGoat
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
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Arizona vs Florida: Tale of the Tape
Here it is, the two most well-known retirement destinations in the US, head-to-head, courtesy of GoBankingRates. Whether for your...
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
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Yes, Financial Care is Self Care
This is a pretty unique approach from mindbodygreen looking at financial planning from a wellness perspective. It may not be right for...
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
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The stuff we stockpile to survive in Down East Maine
Came across this short article on the resiliency of residents in Bangor, Maine over the harsh winters. Retirement is also time when...
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Feb 25, 20231 min read
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15 Ways to Travel the World For Free
From the Money Crashers Blog, this article's tips may not make travel profitable, or even free, but some of the options are well worth...
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Feb 25, 20231 min read
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A Multi-Generational Home Could Be Your Best Retirement Plan
This is the go-to option in many cultures for reasons that do not necessarily include the financial ones. The potential benefits for both...
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Feb 25, 20231 min read
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Annuities: The Pros and Cons
Annuities are one of the many forms of guaranteed income in retirement. this article from Entrepreneur summarizes some of the benefits...
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Feb 25, 20231 min read
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What Is a 'Slow Living' Lifestyle
"Easier said than done" is often overused but maybe the case here. The benefits of slowing down can be intuitively understood by most of...
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Feb 25, 20231 min read
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Whatever happened to middle age?
You can count me in with the majority who hate the term "middle-aged" despite qualifying by most any objective measure. Still, for those...
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Feb 24, 20231 min read
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What I do: Goat Herder
While the Irish backdrop is picturesque, it does maybe look a little bit too much elevation for a retirement job, but love the goats! -...
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Feb 24, 20231 min read
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