Author: AFL Staff
Downsizing: The First Step in Living a More Active, Healthy, Social Life
Ah, retirement. Finally, time spent permanently away from work! Now is the time to live your life to the fullest. Pursue all those interests and hobbies you never could because there was no time! Spoil your grandkids as they deserve! Travel the world and go on adventures like you always wanted to! Your days of punching that time clock are over – no...Read More
Create a Wellness Plan: Independent Living Communities May = Health and Better Living!
Just about everyone looks forward to retirement. The day you finally get to hang up your hat for good and break free of the 9-to-5 is a cause for celebration! It represents the beginning of the rest of your life, spent doing what you want to do instead of what you have to in order to earn a living. Of course, there are some things you’ll need to pa...Read More
Relationships After 50 – 5 Realities to Consider
Ok so, yep, I’ve been out there in this After 50 relationship world on and off for a few years. Much of this is written from my own first hand experiences along with the help of some friends. “I get by with a little help from my friends.” If you’ve found yourself single After 50 whether it be by choice or not, the online wor...Read More
Aging in Place. Can It Work for You – or Your Loved One?
NOTE: After Fifty Living thanks Harvard Health for this important article. In this pandemic era, you may be motivated to avoid moving to a retirement facility, where COVID-19 risks can be high. But how can you tell if you’re healthy enough to do that? “Sometimes people don’t recognize the signs. They often will say everything is...Read More
An Ageism Expert Gives 11 Tips for Finding a Job During the Pandemic
NOTE: AFL acknowledges and gives thanks to Jeanette Marantos for this great article which first appeared in the LA Times (Aug 14, 2020). Hey boomers, it’s not your imagination. Finding a job in today’s COVID economy is harder than ever, especially for “older Americans,” i.e. workers 55 and older. Let’s start with the grim statistics (just to get t...Read More
CONTEST TIME! Watch, Win! Free Energy Mix from Easy Feeling Wellness
This is a SURE THING. Soooo simple. Just WATCH the short (really short) video, above. Then, NAME at least 5 of the 6 athletic activies showcased in the video. Send your email (listing the 5 activities) and your shipping address to Ralph@easyfeelingwellness.com no later than October 15, 2020. Your PRIZE? The first 1,000 respondents will receive fr...Read More
Downsizing Now! Simple Steps to Sort and Say Goodbye to Decades of Clutter
It’s so easy to accumulate lots and lots of stuff over the years. Sometimes, before you even know it, as kids move up and out and you’re left with a big, empty house, those spare bedrooms fill up with all sorts of bric-a-brac that you really don’t need and you certainly never use. And this says nothing about the garage or the basement you’ve been u...Read More
Redefining Your Legacy: Entrepreneurship After 50
The way that the media portrays our leading entrepreneurs, you’d be inclined to believe that entrepreneurship is only made for the younger generation, willing to eat ramen noodles and couch surf until their startup “makes it”, if it ever does. What you don’t see is the boom in 50+ entrepreneurs entering into the equation. For those dreaming of turn...Read More
Your Time at Home: Downsizing, Planning Your Next Chapter, & Evaluating Finances
Electing to downsize after retirement is not an easy decision. Research shows that over 64 percent of retirees wish to age in place (meaning stay in their present home). It’s easy to understand why: it’s likely their family home, where they feel most comfortable, where they built roots and memories. However, when looking at it in the long–...Read More
3 Tips To Make Your Money Last Through Retirement
If you’re like most people, the idea of your money running out before you die can keep you up at night. It’s a huge worry, of course, but there are ways to ensure you keep cash flowing, even after you retire. Check out these tips to keep your bank account flush.