For retirees who aren’t able to - or don’t want to - re-enter the workforce by taking a part-time job or starting a business, their retirement savings are nearly all they have to rely on. Protecting these savings, therefore, is of paramount importance.
As retirees, our finances often need a little bit more attention than they may have when we were working. There are several reasons for this. For one, we can be more apt to put our financial lives on auto-pilot after retirement, resulting in things slipping through the cracks.
If you’ve entered retirement only to find that you’re twiddling your thumbs a bit more than you anticipated, rest assured - you’re not alone! Plenty of people feel stressed, bored, even depressed during retirement. And while talking to a professional is never a bad idea, there are also plenty of things you can do now, […]
If you’ve always imagined your retirement as a carefree time full of travel, golf, or spending more time with family and friends, then it’s a good idea to take action now by making realistic, concrete goals and devising a plan on how to accomplish them. Keep in mind that it’s never too early to do […]
If you’re a recent retiree, you’re probably still getting used to your new lifestyle. There are a lot of changes to take in, and not just things like having all day to do whatever you like, or not having to get up at a certain time each morning. Your finances will have to be managed […]
Whether you’re thinking of getting married for the first time or the fifth, marriage in your senior years looks quite different from marriage in your 20s. For one thing, you’re a lot more mature than younger engaged couples and newlyweds. You’ve probably got more experience in resolving conflict, compromise, and respecting boundaries - all of […]
We all hope that when we retire, we’ll have the funds to live the kind of life we’ve dreamt of for years. Travel, relaxation, volunteering, spending time with family - these are the things that so many of us imagine doing, and not one of them earns a paycheck. But what if something happens to […]
2016 is now behind us and many a seniors are looking at their financial plans to see how they can do better this year. This is especially true for seniors, who have already retired or are planning on retiring soon. When you don’t have regular paychecks to rely on anymore, making and sticking to a […]
One of the many perks of retirement is the chance to spend more time with family. Some retirees even decide to move in order to be closer to children and grandchildren, downsizing their home along the way. While there’s nothing like the pleasure of being able to watch your grandchildren grow up, retired grandparents may […]
As we age, certain things begin to change. Our muscles aren’t as strong as they used to be. Bedtime seems to come earlier than it used to. Forgetfulness can start to creep in. Luckily, there are all kinds of things that we can do to keep our minds and bodies healthy. The body is a […]
