How Retirement Affects Marriage
This short article is from a professional counselling site but details many of the challenges that retirement presents for couples. -...
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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
Dec 4, 20221 min read
How to Retire in Stages (and Why You Should)
Graduated retirement is more the norm now than ever. It eases both the financial and psychological stress normally associated with...
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Questions to Ask Before Paying Any Medical Bill
Great article and not just for US residents. This US News and World Report article lists some great questions to ensure that you are...
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Why Having Friends at All Ages is Good for Your Health
As we get older it is natural to spend more time with our life-long friends and those in our age cohort. However, there are lots of...
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
7 Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents
This is an important topic as most of us are reluctant to discuss uncomfortable issue with our aging parents (or they are). Waiting too...
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Triple Happiness: The Value of Mental Wellness
This is a longer post for the weekend with a few articles attached on the same theme. As I approach retirement myself, I see that mental...
retirementgoat
Dec 3, 20221 min read
Going it Alone - A Guide For Widows
This is a comprehensive guide from the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), which has great information and resources. This...
retirementgoat
Dec 3, 20221 min read
5 Mistakes Couple Make When Planning for Retirement
Some sound points from the experts, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). The AARP has lots of information and membership...
retirementgoat
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Having a sense of purpose may help you live longer
Everyone needs something to live for. This MedicalNewsToday explores some of the science behind this concept. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 1, 20221 min read
How Do We Combat Ageism
Sadly, sometimes ageism is first felt with a combination of shock and denial. However, sometimes, those of us that do not see ourselves...
retirementgoat
Dec 1, 20221 min read
How to succeed as a solo retiree
There are countless unique considerations for retiring single. This sponsored Financial Post article outlines some of the key...
retirementgoat
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Here's How Often You Need to Have Sex to Slow Down Aging
Just saying... It's in Readers Digest here! - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
How to Work From Home for Big Companies
Good article from The Wealth Gang website detailing opportunities at big companies, many of which are well-suited to retirees. -...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Disparities For Women and Minorities in Retirement Savings
A little different type of article with parts of three academic articles summarized by The Brookings Institute and others including some...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Who wants to live to be 100 on a diet of lentil and broccoli slurry?
I had to smile at the title of the article, from The Guardian, and couldn't help but nod my head to it. Enjoying, and continuing to...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
15 Minutes a Day is All You Need to Get Fit
Great CNBC article on the big benefits of a small commitment to fitness. This commitment becomes more and more critical to our health as...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
15 Qualities of a Good Husband
Or a good Wife, Spouse and/or Partner... Not necessarily an article about retirement but definitely relevant into retirement. The article...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Here's the tragedy of "mateship"...
A great article from The Guardian UK. It is an article about the importance of men's friendships as we age but the need for friendships...
retirementgoat
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Learning Guitar Later in Life
Learning an instrument is possible at any age. The benefits are numerous, and costs are often very low with the added advantage of both...
retirementgoat
Nov 29, 20221 min read
A Home Designed for a Couple Aging in Place
Living in a home that accomodates your changing needs over your retirement years is the goal of many couples. This article details some...
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