7 incredible Caribbean islands you're probably overlooking
Nice overview on seven of the lesser-traveled Caribbean islands from Tripadvisor. - 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
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Following the Nordic Diet May Add Years to Your Life
A different but more geographically appropriate variation of the longevity-aligned mediterranean blue-zone diet. For those of you (us)...
retirementgoat
Jan 13, 20231 min read
How to Use the Legal Cloak of Invisibility to Protect Your Assets
A Kiplinger article written by a lawyer with a clear disclaimer that this is not intended to provide evasion strategies for legitimate...
retirementgoat
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Discover this new walking route between two up-and-coming Italian cities
Spectacular scenery and experiences available during a visit to the northern Italian cities of Bergamo and Brescia with a hiking/cycling...
retirementgoat
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Adjusting to Retirement: Handling the Anxiety and Stress
Everyone says that they won't be stressed in retirement, until they retire! It is very common and likely expected to be affected by this...
retirementgoat
Jan 12, 20231 min read
What Happens When You Cut Your Parents Out of Your Life
This is a cringe-inducing thought for many of us, and one where we would sympatize with anyone that feels that they need to consider this...
retirementgoat
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Kept The Exact Same Morning Routine For Years
A worthwhile perspective on routine and its benefits whether you are a fan of the "Governator" or not. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 12, 20231 min read
The Case for Hiring Older Workers
Nice Article from Harvard Business Review that manages not to imply that all older workers are either senile or out-of-touch, or both. ...
retirementgoat
Jan 12, 20231 min read
9 Cheap, Alternative Destinations (some that you might not have heard of)
Love this from TimeOut! Lots of off-shoots from traditional destinations and a few that you (and me) have likely never heard of. Most of...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
What Makes Retirees Happy - Warning: Peer-Reviewed Academic Research Ahead
A little bit of a dense read but some interesting points in this Boston College Study (Bender/Jivan). No surprise on happiness tending to...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire
I'm sure that there is an SNL skit here somewhere but not funny when you are the object of the push. Some worthwhile points, and...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
How many financial advisors should one have?
Initially, I thought that this was an easy question with a simple answer (usually one, and sometimes yourself). However, I know of...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
30 New and Unusual Hobbies to Try in Retirement
Articles posted from the aptly named Enjoy Retirement Life website. A number of more eclectic hobbies (amigurami anyone?) but a lot of...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
10 Best Retirement Beach Towns
HGTV gets to weigh in on the on-going debate on best beach towns to retire to either full or part-time. There may be a show or two on the...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Over 50? Here Are 6 Exercise Mistakes You're Too Old To Make
Some pretty common mistakes (some people who will remain unnamed never warm up properly). - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel
An interesting alternative to vacation planning presented by the Huffington Post. Even the thought of this type of travel may be anxiety...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Does It Ever Make Sense to Name a Bank as Trustee of Your Trust
A clear and quick overview from yahoo!life of some of the advantages/disadvantages of naming a bank (that may apply to other...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
The Financial "Workout" That Will Make You Money in the New Year
A pretty light take on financial approaches from Road & Track, of all places. A couple of possible take-aways for some of us who may see...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
All of the countries with a tourist tax in 2023
Here is a pretty comprehensive list from euronews. While a lot of these taxes are not high, many of the sur-charges are daily and could...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Should you wear running shoes every day?
I thought first of the inevitable surrender into wearing everything for comfort as the main reason not to... However, there appears to be...
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