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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
Common Foot Problems in Older Adults
Let's get over the fact that none of us like to dwell on uncomfortable topics and look at some helpful information from US News on a...
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May 20, 20241 min read
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15 Great Ways to Make Friends in Your 50s
This article from Women Blazing Trails is directed at women but is good advice for anyone. RetirementGoat
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May 20, 20241 min read
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5 Books About Retirement That'll Prepare You For Your Golden Years
Rather than a list of retirement how-to and financial planning books, the list, from Kiplinger, contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction...
retirementgoat
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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6 Steps That Can Prevent a Stroke
Some of us are not aware that the risk of stroke, like many other health issues, can be significantly reduced by lifestyle modification...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Retirement: How to Protect Yourself During Market Volatility
Great article, from The Week, about how to understand and cope with the extreme volatility in today's invetsing environment. -...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read
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What is Elder Fraud and How to Avoid It?
It seems like the thing that would never happen to me! However, scams are getting more sophisticated that even those among us who...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read
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10 Best Islands in Greece To Retire To
Quite a few tempting destinations in one of the relatively affordable sought-after destinations in Europe. - RetirementGoat
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Jul 4, 20231 min read
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A Doctor's Walking Workout
In my past, I scoffed at walking as a workout. It seemed to unchallenging, too tedious, too boring! However, as I get a little older, I...
retirementgoat
Jul 4, 20231 min read
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To Create a Happy Retirement, Start With the 3 Ps
Interesting take, from Kiplinger, on what is important to prioritize in retirement. One is planning but te other two may surprise... -...
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Jul 4, 20231 min read
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71-year-old father shares life lessons
Some advice worth listening to, and maybe some to pass on... - RetirementGoat
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Jun 16, 20231 min read
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What Your Grip Says About Your Health
Aside from, possibly, some degree of anxiety just viewing the image above, the article from The Guardian, provides some helpful...
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Jun 16, 20231 min read
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Spouses Can't Agree on Where to Live in Retirement
This is explored in this short advice column in The Washington Post. It is a common point of contention with partners and can be related...
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Jun 16, 20231 min read
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How to Choose the Appropriate Spending Level for Retirement
As much as income, spending and lifestyle decisions impact happiness (and solvency) in retirement. Here is a great article on...
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May 18, 20231 min read
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Five Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a House As-Is
From Lifehacker, some great points to consider. Many of us downsize homes in retirement or even take on a fixer-upper as a labor-of-love....
retirementgoat
May 15, 20231 min read
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5 Reasons Why You Won't Retire On Time
No surprises here but all things that can be addressed at any time to help achieve your retirement goals. - RetirementGoat
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May 15, 20231 min read
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Retirees seeking a second act turn to education programs
A bit of a different spin on "back-to-school" with different programs for those interested in structured or unstructured learning, and...
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May 15, 20231 min read
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What is Soft Hiking?
This is the opposite to extreme sports with a "smell-the-roses" approach to enjoying nature and getting exercise. Interestingly, the...
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May 15, 20231 min read
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How Solitude Can Be Good For Your Mental Health
There has been a lot written about the importance of relationships and connection in retirement and how important it is to well-being....
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May 14, 20231 min read
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How Generations Differ in What Retirement Means
In this piece from Fast Company, the point that struck me was that "retirement changes as work changes". This is true now and will likely...
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May 14, 20231 min read
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Most Underrated Travel Destinations
Great read from Buzzfeed! Many of the suggestions were not even on my long-list previously. - RetirementGoat
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May 14, 20231 min read
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