Nowadays, many retirees (or soon to be retirees) want to work to some degree in their retirement years. These so-called “bridge jobs” can serve many purposes, such as the need for income, the social aspects of a workplace, or perhaps … Continue reading
If you are over 60 (or if you have parents over 60), you owe it to yourself and your family to have a frank discussion about long-term care in a tender way. Why? With people retiring sooner but living longer, … Continue reading
“Great shot kid. Now don’t get cocky!” That was the advice from the older and wiser Han Solo to a young, upstart soon-to-be Jedi named Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie series. It turns out Han’s advice applies equally … Continue reading
A lot of popular financial advice focuses on ways to cut expenses, like making coffee at home rather than buying a latte from Starbucks. But if you really want to cut expenses, you get more bang for your buck targeting … Continue reading
If you want to thrive regardless of age or stage of life or if you or someone you know is suffering from the aging blues, you will want to check out Lori Campbell’s newly released book, Awaken Your AgePotential. I … Continue reading
Research from George Washington University indicates that deep, long-lasting happiness (or perhaps contentment, if you prefer) is not related to money or possessions. Instead, there are three key components of true happiness: relationships (with family and friends), intellectual stimulation (but … Continue reading
Researchers at Yeshiva University found that personality impacts longevity. Their study of a few hundred centenarians found several common characteristics, including these personality traits: a positive outlook on life, outgoing, optimistic, easygoing, laughing easily and often, and having a large … Continue reading
Here’s a link to a very interesting trend in senior housing. Can you imagine living in a college dorm-like setting (without the need for studying) in your retirement years? Senior citizen housing option offers community feel – USATODAY.com.
At the US Open Tennis Tournament, Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick both announced their retirement. Both of them recognized their age and physical shape wouldn’t allow them to compete at their desired levels of performance. So how do we mere … Continue reading
Many working Americans expect to work, at least to some degree, in retirement. That’s one conclusion from a recent Aegon global survey of working and retired individuals. In that survey, over 70% of current American workers expect to continue working … Continue reading
