The Benefits of Working Part-time in Retirement
Lots of good reasons, and money is maybe not the best one! - 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
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Long Hair or Short Hair Over 60?
An article from Sixty + Me primarily for women, although the question could apply to men as well (man-bun, anyone?), or someone of any...
retirementgoat
Mar 1, 20231 min read
What Is Dividend Yield? Why Is It Important?
Good introduction to Dividend Investing with an explanation on how they are calculated, why they are offered by companies and also, an...
retirementgoat
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps?
Short answer is maybe, but probably not, it depends. Consumer Reports suggests more steps are better, to a point. Interesting article...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
How to Avoid Going Broke When a Loved-One Dies
This article, from Lifehacker, is more focused on the costs of funerals and burials and options to reduce costs than the long-term effect...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
The 90-Year-Old Man Who Still Crushes 100-Milers
Wow, this should be an inspiration to us all! A great story not only for his obvious long-distance accomplishments, but also, as this...
retirementgoat
Feb 26, 20231 min read
4 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for Retirement That Have Noting To Do With Your Savings
Great points from Travel Awaits on some of the things that we should all consider along with the necessary financial considerations. -...
retirementgoat
Feb 26, 20231 min read
14 Stunning Hikes in Iceland
Iceland is an increasingly popular destination for active nature-forward vacations and is very accessible for North Americans. The...
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
Think You Know What Normal Blood Pressure Is? You're Probably Wrong
Here is Blood Pressure 101 for us all. A basic primer on all things with some red flags noted that we should be aware of. - RetirementGoat
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
Arizona vs Florida: Tale of the Tape
Here it is, the two most well-known retirement destinations in the US, head-to-head, courtesy of GoBankingRates. Whether for your...
retirementgoat
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Yes, Financial Care is Self Care
This is a pretty unique approach from mindbodygreen looking at financial planning from a wellness perspective. It may not be right for...
retirementgoat
Feb 25, 20231 min read
The stuff we stockpile to survive in Down East Maine
Came across this short article on the resiliency of residents in Bangor, Maine over the harsh winters. Retirement is also time when...
retirementgoat
Feb 25, 20231 min read
15 Ways to Travel the World For Free
From the Money Crashers Blog, this article's tips may not make travel profitable, or even free, but some of the options are well worth...
retirementgoat
Feb 25, 20231 min read
A Multi-Generational Home Could Be Your Best Retirement Plan
This is the go-to option in many cultures for reasons that do not necessarily include the financial ones. The potential benefits for both...
retirementgoat
Feb 25, 20231 min read
Annuities: The Pros and Cons
Annuities are one of the many forms of guaranteed income in retirement. this article from Entrepreneur summarizes some of the benefits...
retirementgoat
Feb 25, 20231 min read
What Is a 'Slow Living' Lifestyle
"Easier said than done" is often overused but maybe the case here. The benefits of slowing down can be intuitively understood by most of...
retirementgoat
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Whatever happened to middle age?
You can count me in with the majority who hate the term "middle-aged" despite qualifying by most any objective measure. Still, for those...
retirementgoat
Feb 24, 20231 min read
What I do: Goat Herder
While the Irish backdrop is picturesque, it does maybe look a little bit too much elevation for a retirement job, but love the goats! -...
retirementgoat
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Solo Travel: This woman has visited 63 countries solo and now coaches others
Travelling alone is daunting for many of us. However, for a variety of reasons, many of us find ourselves single at some point in our...
retirementgoat
Feb 24, 20231 min read
4 Things Gynecologists Do To Manage Their Own Menopause Symptoms
Short article from Livestrong about about some steps to consider to help manage this life-stage that often happens concurrent with, or...
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