Over 50? Try this 20-Minute Body-Weight Workout
Sometimes it is hard to change from our prior gym workouts and high-intensity cardio to seemingly less intense "old-people" workouts....
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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
Feb 9, 20231 min read
At 65, I got a tattoo to remind myself to try new things
Kudos to the author of this Globe and Mail op-ed, bold choice! I have a few, hopefully, less painful, and permanent reminders in mind. -...
retirementgoat
Feb 9, 20231 min read
6 things to know before raising backyard chickens
Hold on a minute, for everyone who dreamed of a hobby farm in retirement, maybe this is the first step. A legitimate, and informative,...
retirementgoat
Feb 8, 20231 min read
How New Zealand is the Capital of Adventure Tourism
Great article, from The Travel, on opportunities to take on the outdoors in New Zealand at anything but a leisurely pace! - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 8, 20231 min read
What Causes Heart Disease?
Good overview of the causes of heart disease with risk factors, many of which are controllable. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Bonds Can Be Taxable or Tax-Free - Here's Your Guide
Quick Primer from Business Insider on the tax implications of personally investing in bonds. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Can the Gray Divorce Be a Perfect Financial Storm?
I think that most every divorce likely qualifies as both a financial and emotional storm. The longer the marrage, the more difficult it...
retirementgoat
Feb 7, 20231 min read
This American retired in Ecuador at 49
The trick to early retirement is sometimes wealth accumulation and other times wealth management. This article from USA Today cites an...
retirementgoat
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Growth vs Value: Two Approaches to Stock Investing
These are investment terms that are used often in financial articles. This article from TipRanks explains the differences, and...
retirementgoat
Feb 7, 20231 min read
What to Know Before You Get a Facelift
Good overview on what a facelift is, the costs, benefits, and risks of the procedure. As with any medical procedure, information is...
retirementgoat
Feb 7, 20231 min read
What the love of cats taught me about myself
Some people are cat people, some dog people and some more exotic pets. Here is to everyone finding their best fur- (or non-fur) buddy as...
retirementgoat
Feb 6, 20231 min read
A Cattle Drive Vacation
For those of us that want to relive the Old West, or the movie City Slickers, this article from The Travel provides all you need to know....
retirementgoat
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Things Every Child Needs to Know
I would agree with most (but maybe not fully with all) of these thoughts, from Your Tango, but feel strongly that trying to impart any of...
retirementgoat
Feb 6, 20231 min read
11 of the Most Remote Homes in the World
From Architectural Digest, for those who really want to get away from it all! Beautiful views, for sure. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 6, 20231 min read
This 45-year-old CEO spending $2 million a year on anti-aging is probably wasting his money
Not even sure what to say... Draw your own conclusions. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 6, 20231 min read
How to Create Your Retirement Glide Path
Some interesting thoughts, from nerdwallet, particularly on the idea of phased retirement and wellness into retirement in this short...
retirementgoat
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Tips for organizing an African safari
Some great tips from USA Today on where to start, with an added bonus of some great safari photos! - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Philosophy Friday: 5 Stoic quotes to help you through difficult times
For anyone who wants a little more cerebral pursuit, here is a little background and wisdom from Stoic philosophers. Interestingly, in...
retirementgoat
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Use the 90/10 Rule to Decide Where to Live
Super interesting approach, particularly for soon-to-be-or-just-are-retired from the Art of Manliness (but equally beneficial to all). I...
retirementgoat
Feb 3, 20231 min read
6 Things That Matter More For Your Health Than Your Weight
An important point from CNET. However, most, but not all, of these factors are often outside the control of each individual due to...
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