What Living Near Grandparents Does for the Family
If the sofa was covered in plastic, and the child was more awkward looking, this could have been me... Good article, from Fatherly, on...
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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
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 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 2, 20231 min read
How to Deal with a Narcissistic Parent
From VeryWellMind, an interesting article on the effects of having a narcissistic parent. Some good advice, including some cautionary...
retirementgoat
Mar 19, 20231 min read
Leaving an Inheritance? Is It Better to Give to Kids Now or Later?
This is a common consideration among parents when considering their estate planning. So many things to consider such as your needs, your...
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 6, 20231 min read
Things Every Child Needs to Know
I would agree with most (but maybe not fully with all) of these thoughts, from Your Tango, but feel strongly that trying to impart any of...
retirementgoat
Feb 2, 20231 min read
How to stay calm and travel on with your adult children
This article from Elizabeth Chang is a good one and has been printed/re-printed in the Washington Post, South China Morning Post and...
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 9, 20231 min read
Kinless Canadians Struggle to Age With Dignity
CTV News story on an important issue of seniors aging without support and both the physical and psychological risks that this entails. -...
retirementgoat
Jan 8, 20231 min read
How Children Should Inherit, 4 Scenarios Where 'Equal' is Not Appropriate
Here is a thoughtful article from Kiplinger on a difficult subject that some of us will need to consider. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Standing Alone: Living with Family Estrangement
This a truly difficult issue but also a common one. Families fracture, in whole or in part, for a variety of reasons. This article from...
retirementgoat
Dec 21, 20221 min read
How to Financially Coexist with Boomerang Kids
There are a variety of reasons kids return home to live with their parents, many are legitimate, and often welcome. However, all parents...
retirementgoat
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Double-Decker Sandwich Generation
Just a quick intro as this is a double post. Mostly motivated by the fact that it is an issue that is very close-to-home for many of us....
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