Retirement
Retirement options for seniors.
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New Year means a Fresh Start
First Quarter Journaling Tips and Ideas With the start of the year, comes that feeling of new beginnings and starting over in whatever area of your life you feel needs improving. This also means focusing on the first quarter. Whether you run your own business or work for someone else, the first three months of the year are important. Here are some ideas for what to journal about in the first quarter of the year. What Do You Want to Get Done During the First Quarter? To make it simple, start with figuring out what you want to get done before the first quarter ends. So, think about what…
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Staying in My Home Through Retirement
Some believe when we retire, we must move somewhere else. While that is true for many, it’s not true for everyone. Is there a way you can be safe, healthy, and happy while still living in your own home? For many, the answer is “yes”! There are many factors to consider and questions to be answered. Here are a few: How is your health? Do you require assistance performing daily tasks? This does not mean you have to move. It does mean you will need to do some research to see what’s available in your particular area. For example: what agencies are available to assist you? There are a variety…
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Changing Pace: Relocation After Loss
People move for many reasons, and the loss of a spouse or other family member is one of these. If you find yourself in this situation, you should know that moving is an excellent way to give yourself a new start. But it is a challenging and emotional process. The Purple Vine shares a few tips on how to get through making the decision and prepping your current home for sale. STAY OR GO? The only real advice to give here is that no one can tell you if you are making the right decision, though it’s easier to leave if you have a remote job that allows you to…
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4 WAYS TO STAY GROUNDED
The world that we are living in today is anything but peaceful and predictable. It seems that every day there is some new tragedy or cause for fear that demands every ounce of our attention. These incidences come from every direction and in all shapes and sizes. Whether a personal issue arises that completely disrupts your peace of mind but seems to only affect you personally or a global event transpires that uproots the happiness and joy of millions of people simultaneously, (ever hear of COVID–19?) our world can be a very uneasy place to exist. With everything going on around you, maintaining a sense of security and…
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How to Live well even on a fixed Income
For many seniors, the promise of adequate retirement savings and Social Security benefits creates a false sense of financial security. You might think your fixed income means you are set, but when you consider that the cost of living has increased 14 percent in just a few years, you may start to worry. Rest assured, you can still enjoy your golden years with financial fine-tuning. Get a New Insurance Plan Your mind and body change as you age, meaning more doctor’s visits, check-ups, and prescriptions, but this also means an increase in health care expenses. To help you save some money in the long run, now might be the time…
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4 Places to live Happy & Healthy in Retirement
Although you may not be at a place where you can predict what you will need to live happily and healthily in your golden years — thinking about these options now can help you make the right choice later. To avoid jumping into a decision you may ultimately regret, you have to take stock of your physical and mental health and your financial means. Figuring that out sounds a lot easier than it is, so here are a few ideas to help you decide which place will help make your retirement feel more meaningful and complete. Independent Living Facilities Many seniors enjoy spending time in communities with similar interests, ages,…
