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...
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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
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Over 50: Best Exercises for Brain Fog and Belly Fat
You had me at Brain Fog and Belly Fat... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Top 6 Underrated Alternatives to Italy This Summer
Some interesting, and less well-known, alternatives to Italy in the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. An added benefit is that most are...
retirementgoat
Apr 28, 20231 min read
This California lawyer says not to leave anything to your kids
This seems, at first to be the trend that we hear from celebrities and billionaires these days. However, on reading this article from...
retirementgoat
Apr 24, 20231 min read
6 Exercises to Avoid After 50
Sometimes it feels like everything is too hard on our bodies... However, these six exercises should be avoided for specific reasons. -...
retirementgoat
Apr 24, 20231 min read
The bizarre true story of the last time the US raised the retirement age
This is a bracing story for us all. It speaks to some of the political motivations and demographic and economic realities that resulted...
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 11, 20231 min read
How to Embrace the Future of Longer Lives and Careers
Interesting article from Forbes on the growing, and maybe necessary, paradigm shift required to accept the changing nature of aging and...
retirementgoat
Apr 11, 20231 min read
The Role of Real Estate in Your Retirement Plan
From Entrepreneur, this article focuses on real estate investment, rather than habitation, and some of the benefits of maintaining...
retirementgoat
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Yoga Combats Frailty in Retirement
Plus, if you are about as flexible as a surfboard (no names, please), there is that too! - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Apr 10, 20231 min read
The Secrets to a Long Life are Held By Nuns (and Jellyfish)
Who knew? Interesting read, from LiveScience, on the environmental, and non-, factors in longevity and how science is trying to learn...
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
What is the Ideal Retirement Age for Your Health?
The answer may surprise you... - 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
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Woman Shares the Reality of Early Retirement
From Newsweek, a frank first-person account on what is wrong with retiring early (and why). It also suggests some questions to determine...
retirementgoat
Apr 10, 20231 min read
How long does it take to get fit again after falling "out" of shape
Good question. The not-a-surprise answer is (drum roll), it depends! However, the encouraging news is that even as we get older, it is...
retirementgoat
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Jim Cramer's Secret to Early Retirement
More sound advice than secrets, Jim Cramer is well known through his CNBC show Mad Money. Here are some smart ideas, many of which apply...
retirementgoat
Apr 2, 20231 min read
10 Essential Estate Planning Documents That You Need
While some of us can argue that there are one or two that may not apply to us, it is a good idea to review this list written by an estate...
retirementgoat
Apr 2, 20231 min read
The French are up in arms about retiring at 64. How do other countries compare?
The bad news is retirement age globally is going up. The good news may be that health is improving even faster and the definition of work...
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