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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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!
retirementgoat
Jun 16, 20231 min read
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...
retirementgoat
May 15, 20231 min read
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 11, 20231 min read
What Living Near Grandparents Does for the Family
If the sofa was covered in plastic, and the child was more awkward looking, this could have been me... Good article, from Fatherly, on...
retirementgoat
May 11, 20231 min read
50 Cheapest Countries to Retire In
Anyone interested in value knows that low price does not equal good value. However, price, and cost of living, are always factors in...
retirementgoat
May 11, 20231 min read
Is a Reverse Mortgage for You?
For lots of retirees, staying in their own home is their priority and a reverse mortgage can make this possible. However, the other side...
retirementgoat
May 10, 20231 min read
Niche Retirement Communities are Growing - Are They Right For You?
There are now lifestyle communities for everyone!! Is a themed retirement community exciting or terrifying? - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
May 1, 20231 min read
Renting vs Buying
This is not a retirement article, but it could be. There are pros and cons to both but both should be looked at by retirees (and...
retirementgoat
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Garage Organization Ideas for Seniors Aging in Place
A helpful article on garage organization tips aimed at, but not exclusively for, seniors. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Apr 30, 20231 min read
How to Include Climate Change in Your Retirement Planning
From Barrons, this is not a "what can you do about.." article, but rather an interesting piece about how climate change has put some...
retirementgoat
Apr 28, 20231 min read
The #1 Predictor of Happiness in Retirement Is......
We often hear that the #1 predictor of happiness in retirement is financial, or maybe relationships, or even a sense of purpose. This...
retirementgoat
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Elderly mother's care may not be equal but can it be more equitable?
An advice column from mlive in Michigan that explores a common issue for adult (and often retired siblings) when one or more siblings...
retirementgoat
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Want to Move to Europe? All the Countries That Accept Digital Nomads
This is a great option for many who are looking at a virtual semi-retirement in a more hospitable climate. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Rent doesn't have to be a four-letter word in retirement
Some thoughts on what is, for many of us, a hard transition from home-ownership in retirement. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Apr 10, 20231 min read
10 Most Affordable Beach Towns in the US
If you are looking to relocate permanently or just when the snow flies up north. Here are some sun-drenched options. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Mar 31, 20231 min read
The Savage Truth: The unexpected cost of long-term care
This article, from SC Now, discusses both the high direct, and indirect, costs of long-term care in the US as well as some steps to take...
retirementgoat
Mar 29, 20231 min read
12 of the Cheapest Places in the World: but still exotic and beautiful
Geared to digital nomads, this article from Business Insider, lists a number of countries that are both affordable and livable, for work...
retirementgoat
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Should You Rent In Retirement?
This is a difficult concept for many who have owned their own homes for much of their lives. While a logical concept, in practice,...
retirementgoat
Mar 19, 20231 min read
Millions of empty homes in Japan and being sold for a song or even given away
This is very similar to the incentives that cities and towns in Italy and elsewhere in Europe are offering to attract new residents. An...
retirementgoat
Mar 19, 20231 min read
The Charms of Living Alone
Good desciption of the benefits and challenges of living alone from Sixty+Me. - RetirementGoat
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