When you think of retirement do you think of relaxing by the pool, having the time to do gardening, or spend weeks visiting vacation spots? Most of us do. What we don’t fantasize about is the lack of income coming in, relying on social security or pensions, or even getting a part-time job. This is […]
Thinking of Retiring? Find the Best Place to Live!
The mere thought of retirement might put a chill down your spine, or maybe it brings a huge smile to your face! In any case, there are probably many things you will have to think about before starting this next phase of your life and one of them could be where to live. You may […]
The 5 Best Cruises for Seniors
Does retirement leave you not knowing what to do with your time? Try going on a cruise. Now that the nest is empty and the alarm isn’t going off for you to go scrambling out the door to work, taking a trip is a great way to keep things exciting after retirement and break up […]
City vs. Suburban Life: Which one is best for Seniors?
“What’s taking the bus so long? We should have left earlier, you know that crosstown traffic is terrible. Hope we don’t miss the warm-up session”. City life can be wholesome, invigorating, hectic, but never boring. For millions of seniors who look forward to going to classes, be it yoga, stretching or relaxed zumba, knitting, photography […]
Employment Strategies for the Post-Retirement Years
Once you have passed through the bliss of those months just after retirement, shaking off stress, reconnecting with the grand kids, taking more walks…smelling the roses, it’s time to consider part-time work. I needed a supplemental income to my Social Security and IRA checks. After working in the insurance business for 40+ years, this was […]
When I’m 64
It takes a while to reach the age of 65. It also takes a while to be ready for the retirement age. The age of 64 is a good time to start if you haven’t already. Medicaid Many people will make use of Medicaid to ease them through their retirement years. Especially when health starts […]