retirement
Switch the Route This Summer!
I’m hot. Not the kind of hot where people think I’m really cool. The kind where I stick my head out the door and I’m attacked by 93 degrees with matching humidity. Forty degrees hotter than it was a week ago. According to our President, there’s no such thing as climate change. It’s all a Chinese hoax, like transforming Lo Mein into healthy Kentucky...Read More
Could you turn your retirement into living out your childhood dreams?
Sabrina Roblin, a 58-year-old former executive of a leadership consulting firm, had her audition with the televised singing competition show “The Voice” last February. “People used to retire at 65 — they had a few golden years and traveled a little bit and they died,” Olivetti said. “But now, for example, if you are a woman and alive at 65, statist...Read More
The “Did You Poop Your Diaper?” Sniff
The good news: the snow has melted. The bad news: the mounds of mud on your front lawn makes it look like there was a tractor pull! The good news: April showers bring May flowers. The bad news: your sump pump breaks down! The first sign the sump pump malfunctioned– which is a nice word for ‘#!¥#!’– is when you return from yo...Read More
Make Your Retirement Savings Last! 3 Steps
You’ve worked hard and saved for the future — now you need to make sure your savings last the rest of your life. By understanding the risks you face, you can make smart choices about how much to withdraw and how to handle unexpected financial challenges. The financial implications of a long life According to the National Center for Health Sta...Read More
The Family Money Talk – Tips & How-To’s
Do you feel uncomfortable discussing topics such as life insurance needs, health care costs and education financing with your parents, your kids or even your siblings? If so, you’re not alone. According to a new Ameriprise Financial study, the majority of Americans approach family money talks with a similar sense of apprehension. But many of them f...Read More
It’s a Lifestyle – Not a Vacation
Ever wonder how it was for us in the beginning of living life without a paycheck? In 1991, we understood that we were retiring with the idea that we would not be returning to work. If we had to, we would, but it was not part of the plan. We were not taking a break from work, we were leaving the working world all together. It was a little unnerving ...Read More
Thinking Early Retirement? Here’s 5 Timely Medical Issues!
The effort to repeal Obamacare has failed – so start making your early retirement plans now? Not so fast. Even though the Affordable Care Act remains in place for now, the stakes are high for early retirees. The health care law’s subsidies are still there to help you pay for health insurance until you reach Medicare age at 65. But you&#...Read More
Making Our Retirement $$s Last. Here’s 5 “How-To’s”
Even if you’ve planned carefully and your retirement nest egg is hefty, there’s always a possibility that you’ll outlive — or outspend — your money. So, if you’re worried about running out of money, consider these 5 steps and alleviate your concerns. Buy longevity insurance With longevity insurance, you give the ...Read More
80 Year Old DJ Still Spinning His Tunes In Britain
80 year old Don Barker is Britain’s oldest DJ and he’s still spinning records despite having to wear a hearing aid. His nickname is ‘Don Disco’ and he has been entertaining crowds for decades. Don has always regularly attracted a devoted following known as ‘Donettes’ who turn up each week to dance to the songs he...Read More
3 Great Jobs For Retirees
Retirement can certainly be a financial pickle if you aren’t careful, or even if you are careful. The good news is that there are part-time jobs available, and you can even make them full-time jobs if you want. In this Komando.com Flash Tip, we show you where you can find work and bring in a little extra cash.
A Coastal Retirement Is Affordable and Attainable
Since 2008, the dollar has increased in value, especially south of the border. The dollar has increased so drastically it feels like property in Mexico is on sale. Expat areas where real estate trades in dollars, other expenses have become a bargain. Taxes, restoration costs, furniture, upkeep, clothing and car repairs now cost less for U.S. dollar...Read More
Portland Oregon: Worthwhile, Wonderful and (a Little) Weird (in a GOOD way)
Portland, Oregon, officially nicknamed the Rose City, is one of North America’s truly unique urban areas. Located on the Willamette River where it flows into the Columbia river, it is Oregon’s largest city and a center for architecture and culture that is known for its livability. Because it is a friendly and well-run city with a pleasant climate, ...Read More