Monthly Archives: November 2019

3 Tips for Caregivers: Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself

If you’re in your 50’s, 60’s, or 70’s, you probably watched your parents age and maybe took on caregiving responsibilities. In fact, about 34 million U.S. adults provide unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50, usually a parent.[1] Whether you’re working full-time, part-time, or are retired, this can be time consuming and [...]

By |2019-11-30T16:51:56-05:00November 30th, 2019|Healthcare|

3 Ways to Give Thanks in Retirement

Thanksgiving is a good time to think about how you express gratitude. Some people donate their time or money to a charitable organization, or just enjoy the simple pleasures of retirement. The great thing about giving is that you often get something back. Volunteering is a great way to make new social connections, you might [...]

By |2019-11-26T00:25:15-05:00November 26th, 2019|Lifestyle, Psychology, Retirement|

How to Avoid Boredom During Thanksgiving Dinner: A Comprehensive Guide

Everyone loves every single one of their relatives and loves spending time with them during stressful holidays. But sometimes things can simply be too amiable – and frankly boring, at Thanksgiving dinner. Luckily, there are so many controversial things going on in America and the world that there is plenty of fodder for spirited debate! [...]

By |2019-11-22T21:01:02-05:00November 22nd, 2019|Lifestyle|

Keeping Your Brain Sharp in Retirement

Retirement planning forces us to make many decisions, as well as calculations. And while a professional can help you with those, it can also help to sharpen up your math skills. Calculating percentages and interest rates off the cuff this isn’t difficult, but it can be intimidating without pen and paper. Afterall, you haven’t taken [...]

By |2019-11-15T20:14:11-05:00November 15th, 2019|Lifestyle, Psychology, Retirement|

4 Reasons to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs

There’s a 70% Chance You’ll Need Long-Term Care We can all celebrate an increasing life expectancy as we look forward to our golden years. In 1950 the life expectancy for American men was 65.6, and for American women was 71.[1] Now it’s 76.3 for men and 81.4 for women. Of course, many people live to be older [...]

By |2019-11-11T17:30:58-05:00November 11th, 2019|Financial Planning, Healthcare|

Will Inflation Erode Your Social Security Benefit’s Buying Power?

In 2019, Social Security benefits received a 2.8% increase[1] – the largest since 2012. But in 2020, benefits will only see a 1.6% increase[2]. Even though inflation is low right now, the cumulative effect of inflation has eroded the buying power of Social Security by a third since 2000[3] according to the Senior Citizens League. [...]

By |2019-11-04T19:26:07-05:00November 4th, 2019|Financial Planning, Social Security|
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