Whether you think of yourself as an old dog or spring chicken in retirement is up to you. Even if you don’t retire early, you still have many years ahead of you to enjoy your free time, or even discover a new interest. If you’d like to continue your education in retirement as part of pursuing another career or just to nurture an interest, you can fund it with a 529 plan. If you’ve used a [...]
Fall is harvest time. Pumpkins, squash, and apples fill grocery stores, and if you have a garden, your own produce might be ready to pick. Of course, not everyone has a garden – gardening can be too time-consuming for people who work full-time or travel frequently. But, one of the great things about retirement is having more free time to relax, adopt a hobby, or develop your social life. All of the above can be benefits of [...]
The 1964 World’s Fair opened in New York City, bringing modern marvels to the thousands who visited. Many of the exhibits presented what life could be like in the future, showing new technologies that everyone might have someday. Let’s look back at the 1964 World’s Fair and see how yesterday compares to today. It’s a Small World The It’s a Small World ride debuted at the 1964 World’s Fair and remains a favorite at Disney World [...]
Successful people are ambitious and disciplined. They set big goals and focus on achieving them over the course of a long career or a lifetime. Many people also have high-flying goals for their personal life– run a marathon, hike Mt. Everest, etc. There are people who assume they’ll cross many of them off their bucket list once they enter retirement and have more free time. But while you're considering adding things you want to do in [...]
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 enjoy. One thing that's great about life in retirement is the freedom you have to choose how you want to spend [...]
2050 seems like a long time away, but 2019 seemed far away in 1989. Back then, did you think a cell phone would fit into your pocket? Or that you could shout at Alexa to order you more paper towels without getting off the couch? Technology has transformed the way that we live over the last 30 years, and there’s no telling how it will change life by 2050. Here are some predictions for what your [...]
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us, but it can be hard to commit to when our normal routines are disrupted. Over the course of a career spent working countless hours and long nights, we may have gotten somewhat out of shape, and this trend is likely to continue if we’re stuck inside more than usual. We might think it’s too late to get back into shape by the time we’re retired, or pointless [...]
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 know how to handle the problems older Americans face, this will mean some major changes. Here’s how America’s gaining population will [...]
They say there are people who watch things happen, people who make things happen, and people who say, “what happened?” You certainly don’t want to be the last kind, and it's not so great to be the first kind, either. But distractions can get in the way, and the best of us procrastinate. COVID-19 may have canceled some of your plans, but it doesn’t mean you should forget about your long-term goals. If you want to [...]
If your nest isn’t as full as it once was, or you have more time on your hands in retirement, consider decluttering. Even if downsizing in the near future isn’t part of your desired retirement lifestyle, having less clutter in your living space and better organizing the remaining stuff can help make a world of difference. If you’ve accumulated more possessions than you need over the years, consider these strategies for decluttering your home. The Kitchen It’s easy [...]