How Divorce Impacts Your Estate Plan
Lots of information here, from smartasset, on some of the long-term planning requirements post-divorce. It is worthwhile to note that...
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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
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Why You Should Give Up On Your Dreams
I know, but wait a sec. While our dreams drive us throughout our lives, it seems to be a fact that the more life we have behind us, and...
retirementgoat
Jan 24, 20231 min read
15 ways that cruising newbies waste money on their first cruise
For those looking at taking their first cruise, here are some helpful tips from the UK site The Points Guys to help avoid getting stuck...
retirementgoat
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Before my husband's death I thought we had our affairs in order
This is a bit of a cautionary tale from ABC News in Australia about a widow that thought she was well prepared with her spouse's will and...
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Planning a Japan Vacation?
Lots of information here from Savored Journeys that provides a great start in planning a trip to Japan. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
How to Talk to a Loved One With Dementia
It is an unfortunate truth that most of us will have a loved one suffer from dementia or another disease of cognitive decline. Some...
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
9 Real Retirees Shares What It's Like to Stop Working
Spoiler Alert: mostly it seems pretty nice... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Retirement Benefits If You Live Outside the US
Anyone who lives outside the US, or their own home country, should be certain of the treatment of both income and assets whether they are...
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
30 Reasons It's Hard to Retire At 65
Good news is that most of us don't have 30 reasons, at least not all of these 30 reasons... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
End-of-life planning with loved ones can be hard
Some practical and thoughtful advice on how to broach this difficult discussion and some of the items to prioritize. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Starting a Business in Retirement: 10 Things to Know
10 Things to Know in 2022, that are still valid in 2023, from Entrepreneur. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
How Long Does Retirement Last?
An interesting fact that people who understand what life expectancy is, and means, particularly when based on expected remaining years...
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
10 Thrilling Mountain Hikes Around the World From Around the World
Some amazing photos from this post from The Travel. Note that hikes vary from scenic and relaxed to harrowing! - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 22, 20231 min read
Double Off-Grid: Unplugged
A couple of interesting articles about disconnecting, one on a three-day trip and the other through camping outdoors. - RetirementGoat...
retirementgoat
Jan 22, 20231 min read
6 Things for Parents and Children to Discuss Before Retirement
While the article, from The Huffington Post, is written to younger adults to consider questions to ask their parents, I think that there...
retirementgoat
Jan 22, 20231 min read
Why The Most Luxurious Train in Africa Should Be On Your Travel List
The idea of a train trip through South Africa and neighboring countries with spectacular scenery sounds like a lifetime experience! -...
retirementgoat
Jan 22, 20231 min read
Estate Planning? 3 Ways to Know if Your Financial Advisor "Gets It"
Some interesting things to consider when interviewing a financial advisor from Kiplinger. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 21, 20231 min read
We should all retire at 81
My first response to the title was a tad kneejerk and may have included some spicy language. However, the article, from Sam Baars Blog,...
retirementgoat
Jan 21, 20231 min read
How to Write a Retirement Speech
Hopefully a timely post for those of you with an upcoming speech to give for yourself, friend or colleague! - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 20, 20231 min read
26 Inspirational Books
Reading is not for everyone. Inspirational books narrows the audience further. However, given how important emotional and spiritual...
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