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How Can I Recession-Proof My Retirement?
When people think about retirement, they often imagine years of relaxation and freedom. But for many retirees and pre-retirees, that vision comes with an underlying concern: what happens if the market takes a downturn? Recessions are an unavoidable part of the economic cycle, and while you can’t control when or how severe they are, you can take steps to prepare. [...]
Creating New Family Traditions in Retirement
Retirement can seem like a step back, but it also means stepping into a new season of life. For many, it’s the first time in years when the calendar finally opens up. That extra time is a great chance to strengthen family ties and create traditions your children and grandchildren will look forward to. And the best part? Those traditions [...]
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; it compounds over time, quietly [...]
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. It’s about seeing the familiar [...]
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 must withdraw each year from [...]
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 Edwardian tea parlors, you can [...]
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. How much can hidden costs [...]
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 of a chair with greater [...]
