Lifestyle

Your Retirement Should Be What You Want It to Be

For decades you've done what's expected of you - work hard for a living, take care of your loved ones, and often forgo putting yourself first. That all changes in retirement. Whether you're traveling, volunteering, taking up new hobbies, or relaxing with friends and family, retirement is a time to unwind and do something you [...]

By |2020-10-23T16:28:22-04:00October 23rd, 2020|Lifestyle, Retirement Planning|

How America’s Aging Population Will Shape the Future

By the year 2035, Americans 65 and older are expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in our country’s history. In just 10 years, people over 60 will make up the largest consumer market segment and hold a majority of the wealth. In a culture that tends to glorify youth and doesn’t [...]

By |2020-09-18T12:42:17-04:00September 18th, 2020|Lifestyle, Retirement|

Age Before Beauty

Despite the fact that America has an aging population, there is ample evidence of ageism happening around us. The way we perceive older adults can limit our roles in society as we age, and a pervasive negative view of aging can have a psychological impact on us. Sometimes ageism can be seen in a seemingly [...]

By |2020-08-14T22:11:00-04:00August 14th, 2020|Lifestyle, Psychology|

3 Ways to Create Your Own Blue Zone

Have you heard of “Blue Zones”? No, they’re not places where everyone is a Democrat. They’re places in the world where there is an unusually high number of people living into their 90’s and even 100’s. These populations are known for maintaining good health well into old age. It’s not that they have special technologies, [...]

By |2020-08-07T20:06:47-04:00August 7th, 2020|Lifestyle, Retirement|

4 Essential Items to Pack on Your Trip This Summer

If you’re traveling this summer, there are certain staples you can bring wherever you go. When packing for a trip, everyone immediately thinks of underwear and a toothbrush, but there are other essentials that don’t come to mind as easily. And even if you forgot those two things, you can buy a new toothbrush or [...]

By |2020-07-31T23:18:14-04:00July 31st, 2020|Lifestyle|

4 Fun and Affordable Retirement Activities

Entering retirement can mean a dramatic shift in lifestyle, but luckily there is plenty of time for new or old hobbies. Remember, you’re not just retiring from something, you’re retiring to something. The “what” is up to you, and there are many options other than expensive hobbies. Here are four fun and affordable retirement activities. [...]

By |2020-07-17T05:19:32-04:00July 17th, 2020|Lifestyle, Retirement|

The Pursuit of Freedom and Happiness in Retirement

Happy 244th birthday, America! The holiday is enough reason to celebrate, but after months of quarantine, seeing loved ones and spending time outside in the warm weather is even more reason to celebrate. One of the best things about retirement is freedom – you can choose what to do with your time and where you’ll [...]

By |2020-07-03T15:57:20-04:00July 3rd, 2020|Lifestyle, Retirement|
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