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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Pensions, Retirement Planning, and Economics Blog: “The Tyranny of Compounding Fees: Are Mutual Funds Bleeding Retirement Accounts Dry?”
A great article highlighting the impact of investment management fees/expenses on both returns AND safe withdrawal rates for folks in retirement. Pensions, Retirement Planning, and Economics Blog: “The Tyranny of Compounding Fees: Are Mutual Funds Bleeding Retirement Accounts Dry?”. Do … Continue reading
23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health? – YouTube
Check out some simple, sage advice for long-term health–an excellent prescription for maximizing retirement readiness. 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health? – YouTube.
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Tagged aging well, exercise, health, Life expectancy, Physical exercise, quality of life, walk, wellness
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Finance Friday: Retirement Happiness “With Purpose”
Ken Dychtwald has written a very informative book titled “With Purpose: Going From Success to Significance in Work and Life.” I included a quote in this video from former President Jimmy Carter that offers some insight into what’s really important … Continue reading
Staying Mentally Sharp with Fruits and Nuts
Mom was right; eating our fruits and vegetables really is good for us—especially as we age. Research indicates that fruits and veggies that are rich in color may carry strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are especially … Continue reading
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Tagged aging well, antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Fruit, health, mental health, retirement readiness, wellness
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How to Really Be Ready for Retirement
Probably no less than just about 40 years ago, the stereotypical idea of retirement was sitting in the rocking chair on the front porch in the sunshine. Company pensions and Social Security provided lifetime income and often healthcare as well. … Continue reading
Retirement Planning: Live For Today, Save For Tomorrow – AARP The Magazine
Retirement Planning: Live For Today, Save For Tomorrow – AARP The Magazine. A great article on maximizing retirement readiness by Carla Fried, with a short quote on page 3 from yours truly!
Finance Friday: How Much Can I Safely Withdraw in Retirement?
One of the biggest concerns of any retiree is how to avoid running out of money in retirement. Traditional advice suggests a 4% withdrawal rate from retirement savings is “safe.” But that number really depends on a few key factors.
Finding Retirement Income for “Life”
Many studies show a strong reluctance on the part of retirees to buy immediate annuities, which are simply a series of payments (often monthly) for a certain period of time (such as a retiree’s lifetime, however long or short that … Continue reading
Simple Ways to Improve Your Retirement Healthspan
Common sense tells everyone that maintaining good health as we age will lead to a more fulfilling retirement. Now we’re seeing more and more studies showing how what we eat, how often we exercise, mental activities and other factors all … Continue reading
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Tagged aging well, eating right, health, healthcare, Life expectancy, medical expenses, retirement readiness, wellness
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Finance Friday: Soft Drinks Lead to Hard Knocks as We Age
A 2007 study in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that middle-aged adults who consume one or more soft drinks per day have a 48% higher prevalence of various health-related issues than adults with infrequent soft drink consumption. … Continue reading
