5 Books About Retirement That'll Prepare You For Your Golden Years
Rather than a list of retirement how-to and financial planning books, the list, from Kiplinger, contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction...
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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
Jul 4, 20231 min read
To Create a Happy Retirement, Start With the 3 Ps
Interesting take, from Kiplinger, on what is important to prioritize in retirement. One is planning but te other two may surprise... -...
retirementgoat
May 18, 20231 min read
How to Choose the Appropriate Spending Level for Retirement
As much as income, spending and lifestyle decisions impact happiness (and solvency) in retirement. Here is a great article on...
retirementgoat
May 15, 20231 min read
5 Reasons Why You Won't Retire On Time
No surprises here but all things that can be addressed at any time to help achieve your retirement goals. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
May 14, 20231 min read
How Generations Differ in What Retirement Means
In this piece from Fast Company, the point that struck me was that "retirement changes as work changes". This is true now and will likely...
retirementgoat
May 14, 20231 min read
Finances Aside, What Does a Happy Retirement Look Like?
Retirement income and happiness are not necessarily correlated. Beyond sufficient income for a satisfactory standard of living, other...
retirementgoat
May 11, 20231 min read
Is a Reverse Mortgage for You?
For lots of retirees, staying in their own home is their priority and a reverse mortgage can make this possible. However, the other side...
retirementgoat
May 1, 20231 min read
Renting vs Buying
This is not a retirement article, but it could be. There are pros and cons to both but both should be looked at by retirees (and...
retirementgoat
May 1, 20231 min read
I'm 65 Years Old and Retiring Soon: How Should I structure My Portfolio?
A quick read from SmartAsset citing some key considerations rather than a "fixed" one-size-fits-all approach. Important consideration, of...
retirementgoat
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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...
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
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 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
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...
retirementgoat
Mar 31, 20231 min read
The Savage Truth: The unexpected cost of long-term care
This article, from SC Now, discusses both the high direct, and indirect, costs of long-term care in the US as well as some steps to take...
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