To Create a Happy Retirement, Start With the 3 Ps
Interesting take, from Kiplinger, on what is important to prioritize in retirement. One is planning but te other two may surprise... -...
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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!
retirementgoat
- Jun 16, 2023
- 1 min
Spouses Can't Agree on Where to Live in Retirement
This is explored in this short advice column in The Washington Post. It is a common point of contention with partners and can be related...
retirementgoat
- May 15, 2023
- 1 min
5 Reasons Why You Won't Retire On Time
No surprises here but all things that can be addressed at any time to help achieve your retirement goals. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- May 14, 2023
- 1 min
How Generations Differ in What Retirement Means
In this piece from Fast Company, the point that struck me was that "retirement changes as work changes". This is true now and will likely...
retirementgoat
- May 14, 2023
- 1 min
Finances Aside, What Does a Happy Retirement Look Like?
Retirement income and happiness are not necessarily correlated. Beyond sufficient income for a satisfactory standard of living, other...
retirementgoat
- May 10, 2023
- 1 min
Niche Retirement Communities are Growing - Are They Right For You?
There are now lifestyle communities for everyone!! Is a themed retirement community exciting or terrifying? - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Apr 30, 2023
- 1 min
Garage Organization Ideas for Seniors Aging in Place
A helpful article on garage organization tips aimed at, but not exclusively for, seniors. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1 min
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...
retirementgoat
- Apr 24, 2023
- 1 min
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...
retirementgoat
- Apr 11, 2023
- 1 min
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...
retirementgoat
- Apr 10, 2023
- 1 min
What is the Ideal Retirement Age for Your Health?
The answer may surprise you... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
- Apr 10, 2023
- 1 min
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...
retirementgoat
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1 min
10 Essential Estate Planning Documents That You Need
While some of us can argue that there are one or two that may not apply to us, it is a good idea to review this list written by an estate...
retirementgoat
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1 min
The French are up in arms about retiring at 64. How do other countries compare?
The bad news is retirement age globally is going up. The good news may be that health is improving even faster and the definition of work...
retirementgoat
- Mar 29, 2023
- 1 min
12 Money Traps That can Derail Your Retirement
From FinanceBuzz, here are a number of traps, some big and some small, that can set you back in retirement. Lots has been made of...
retirementgoat
- Mar 29, 2023
- 1 min
7 Pieces of Retirement Advice: From a Retirement Coach
From Travel Awaits, some good advice from a Retirement Coach relying on her experience coaching people going through this life...
retirementgoat
- Mar 25, 2023
- 1 min
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...
retirementgoat
- Mar 23, 2023
- 1 min
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,...
retirementgoat
- Mar 12, 2023
- 1 min
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...
retirementgoat
- Mar 5, 2023
- 1 min
Worried you retired too early?
A gentle article on the retirement equivalent of buyer's remorse, from America: The Jesuit Review, and why you shouldn't stress over the...
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