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Will My Income Keep Pace with Inflation?

Retirement is supposed to be the time when you finally get to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. But one of the most common concerns retirees share is whether their income will be enough—not just today, but 10, 15, or even 20 years from now. Inflation doesn’t just raise prices in the short term; [...]

By |2025-10-13T10:06:16-04:00October 13th, 2025|Blog, Economy, Retirement Income Planning|

Adventures in Local Tourism: Seeing Your Hometown with Fresh Eyes

When most people think about travel in retirement, images of far-off destinations and long flights often come to mind. But some of the most rewarding and affordable adventures may be right outside your front door. Local tourism is the art of experiencing your hometown or region as if you were visiting for the first time. [...]

By |2025-10-10T10:00:56-04:00October 10th, 2025|Blog, Lifestyle|

What Is a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?

If you’ve spent decades building up your retirement savings in tax-deferred accounts, you may have heard the term Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). But what exactly does it mean for you, and why is it so important to plan for it? Let’s break it down. What is an RMD? An RMD is the minimum amount you [...]

By |2025-10-06T11:29:06-04:00October 6th, 2025|Blog, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

The Time Traveler’s Retirement: Rekindling the Past Through Antiques, Vintage Fashion, and a Dash of Nostalgia

For some retirees, the golden years aren’t just about golf, grandkids, or globe-trotting—they're about stepping back in time. Be one of the “time traveling” retirees who are reviving bygone eras not through books or museums, but by living them. From finding and refurbishing antiques, to reviving 1950s fashion to resell, to transforming spare bedrooms into [...]

By |2025-10-03T11:03:56-04:00October 3rd, 2025|Blog, Lifestyle|

Hidden Retirement Costs—What You Don’t Plan for Can Impact Your Finances

What exactly are “hidden costs” in retirement? Hidden costs are the expenses that don’t make it into your retirement spreadsheet—but still show up in real life. They include things like rising healthcare bills, inflation, home repairs, and financial support for family. While not necessarily “surprise” expenses, they’re often underestimated or completely forgotten in retirement planning. [...]

By |2025-09-29T10:12:32-04:00September 29th, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning|

Why Stretching Matters in Retirement

As we grow older, maintaining flexibility and joint mobility becomes key to preserving independence and enjoying daily life. Regular, gentle stretching helps keep muscles loose, reduces stiffness, improves range of motion, and may reduce the risk of falls or muscle strains. It can ease daily tasks like reaching, bending, stepping out, and getting in and out [...]

By |2025-09-22T13:51:36-04:00September 26th, 2025|Blog, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle|

Why the Federal Reserve Works, And What It Means for Your Retirement

The Federal Reserve may seem distant or complicated, but its decisions ripple through everything from interest rates to inflation, and that may affect your retirement directly. Let’s explore why the Fed works, why its independence matters, and what that means for your financial stability in retirement. What exactly is the Federal Reserve supposed to do? [...]

By |2025-09-22T10:18:50-04:00September 22nd, 2025|Blog, Federal Reserve, Retirement Planning|

Beyond the Birds: The Unexpected Joys of Birdwatching in Retirement

Birdwatching might not sound thrilling at first... until you actually try it. Then, you realize it’s not really about the birds. Sure, spotting a rare warbler or identifying a hawk mid-flight is exciting. But the deeper joy comes from what surrounds those moments: the quiet rhythm of nature, the peaceful stillness, the patience you develop, [...]

By |2025-09-15T18:49:43-04:00September 19th, 2025|Blog, Hobbies, Lifestyle|

“I Think I Have Enough Saved—Why Am I Still Worried?”

You’ve worked hard and saved diligently, and now you're in retirement or on the doorstep of it. You’ve run the numbers. You might even have a sizable nest egg. So why do you still feel uneasy? That lingering anxiety is more common than you think, even among those who appear to be financially prepared for [...]

By |2025-09-15T13:48:17-04:00September 15th, 2025|Blog, Retirement Income, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

Mini Retirement Lifestyle Worksheet

Envision Your New Life Start with your ideal day by thinking beyond finances. What does fulfillment look like? What would a perfect weekday in retirement look like from morning to night? Where do you imagine living: the same home, downsized, or somewhere new? Who do you spend the most time with? Do you want more [...]

By |2025-09-12T09:17:25-04:00September 12th, 2025|Blog, Lifestyle, Retirement Planning|
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