10 Undiscovered Gems in Europe
A wide variety of different trips across Europe from Ireland to Bulgaria from The Travel. - 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
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Six Tips for getting a job if you are over 50
Okay, let's start by praising the BBC for great journalism, fantastic drama and comedy television and engaging radio. But Yikes! Of these...
retirementgoat
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Why You Get Slower With Age and What to Do About It
For all of us that play slow-pitch, or golf, or any other sport with, and against, younger versions of ourselves, it is tough to lose a...
retirementgoat
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Things People Enjoy More as They Get Older
Just saying, love a nap... Not an intense read for sure, especially when more than ten percent of the things involving sleeping. -...
retirementgoat
Feb 16, 20231 min read
The Problem with Retirement Coaching
Interesting article here from Forbes discussing some common misunderstandings around what retirement coaching is and why it may, or may...
retirementgoat
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Can Psychedelics Combat Aging in Humans?
As various new therapies are developed to improve longevity, psychedelics are also being studied, not only for their emerging mental...
retirementgoat
Feb 14, 20231 min read
23 Most Beautiful Small Towns Around the World
Lots of variety here from Travel + Leisure. Not a lot of famous attractions, just some beautiful, small and accessible destinations on...
retirementgoat
Feb 14, 20231 min read
Top 4 Takeaways From My Past Decade of Investing Experience
I would suggest that this verges on "must read" territory. This is a two-part article from Seeking Alpha, with the first three learnings...
retirementgoat
Feb 13, 20231 min read
9 Cognitive Biases and How to Spot Them in Your Own Life
While many of us get wiser, we may also be more likely to keep to our tried-and-true cognitive patterns that have got us this far. From...
retirementgoat
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Is base camping better than backpacking
Backpacking is a great way to get out into the wilderness but has a number of disadvantages for older outdoors folks including that you...
retirementgoat
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Why your dream European vacation is already booked solid
Informative article from CNN explaining some of the post-Covid travel bottlenecks and some alternatives if your preferred destination is...
retirementgoat
Feb 12, 20231 min read
What to Expect After a Knee Replacement According to an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Short overview for those of us that may see this coming down the road for us, or for loved ones, in the future. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Feb 12, 20231 min read
The 13 Most Beautiful Castles in England
From Travel + Leisure, some pretty spectacular sites for history buffs. Bamburgh Castle, above, played a starring role in the Netflix...
retirementgoat
Feb 11, 20231 min read
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Panama According to Expats
Great advice, from Travel Awaits, that would apply to relocating to many other countries and starting an expat lifestyle either...
retirementgoat
Feb 11, 20231 min read
An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life
Spoiler Alert: the answer is not binge-watching Netflix (no offense to Netflix). Nice, scientifically-backed Harvard study referenced in...
retirementgoat
Feb 10, 20231 min read
How padel replaced pickleball as a fave of Messi, Beckham and Neymar
Pickleball, we barely knew ya... Well, if you want a more vigorous workout, in another new and rapidly expanding sport, this New York...
retirementgoat
Feb 10, 20231 min read
11 Unique River Cruises That Are Not the Danube
Some great alternative cruises, from Fodors, ranging from European and serene to an African river cruise from the Atlantic ocean to the...
retirementgoat
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Financial Literacy: 10 Ways to Improve It
This article, from Entrepreneur, provides a number of suggestions to improving financial literacy, rightfully starting with starting or...
retirementgoat
Feb 9, 20231 min read
14 Recommendations for Retired Professors (and Most of the Rest of Us)
From the unexpected source of Inside Higher Ed, this article has a number of pieces of wise advice for many of us transitioning our...
retirementgoat
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Best Places to Travel in 2023: Insider
From Insider, this article provides a little something for everyone, from castles in France to little-known Caribbean islands to the Far...
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