Spring is right around the corner, and newness is everywhere from the heavily budded trees to the first buttery yellow daffodils emerging from hibernation. As we’ve existed on hardy winter produce, most of us are anxiously anticipating the arrival of ruby red strawberries, tender lettuces, and sweet
Spring is right around the corner, and newness is everywhere from the heavily budded trees to the first buttery yellow daffodils emerging from hibernation. As we’ve existed on hardy winter produce, most of us are anxiously anticipating the arrival of ruby red strawberries, tender lettuces, and sweet peas. Local farms will be gearing up for [...]
Baby Boomers, eager to enjoy their retirement years, are driving the surge of 55+ communities popping up across the United States. Unlike traditional retirement communities, these new-age developments are attractive to a younger demographic who is looking for an enhanced lifestyle. I recently spoke with a successful executive who had bought himself a home in [...]
Eyesight is probably the most important of all the special senses that we have. Losing eyesight or becoming blind can be traumatic for anyone affected by it. It can not only impair day-to-day activities but also take away our freedom. Not being able to see the sunrise, the graduation of your son from college, and [...]
Dan Drennen, the Director of Sales and Marketing for www.TravelInsuranceCenter.com tells us that their customer care call center receives phone calls every day from people who have never purchased or even considered travel insurance. Many of them are calling because the value of travel insurance was recently heightened by an unfortunate event or travel story that [...]
Crowned one of the top retirement destinations by U.S News and World Report, and AARP, Nicaragua is Central America’s best-kept secret for baby boomer expats. This tropical paradise has evolved into one of the safest countries in Central America with a reputation for its display of breathtaking scenery, incredible weather, and rich cultural traditions. Retirees [...]
When you retire, the world is open to you to do many things; things you never thought you would have the time for or the freedom to do. Now that you are retired, are you finding home life a tad boring and dull? If so, consider taking up a good hobby. Yes, it can be [...]
Ahh, summer vacation. With schools gearing up for the most anticipated time of year, the sounds of early morning sprinklers, and lively pool parties are fast upon us. If you thought summer adventures were just for kids, think again. Boomers and retirees love their fair share of concerts in the park, drippy ice cream cones, [...]
When we’re done raising children and caring for our aging parents, the family house begins to lose its appeal as a source of utility and joy, and, instead, becomes more of a burden on our resources. Resources we can use to live our best retirement years. As we close doors in rooms that are no longer [...]
Forget about crowded tour buses, and car rental counters because discovering exciting destinations on two wheels is how active adults are seeing the world. Bike tours are gaining in popularity with boomers who crave the exhilaration of the open road, and the experience of exploring new cities in a way that car travel or walking [...]
If you thought pickleball was just another retirement sport think again. This popular game has an edge, it’s addicting, and it has people of all ages wanting in on the action. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), and NBC News call it “One of America’s fastest-growing sports“, and according to its devoted fanatics, there aren’t enough [...]
As you approach retirement, your thoughts will automatically shift from saving your pension to how you will utilize it. Retirement funds need to be utilized wisely as, unless you have a part-time job, this will be your main source of income for a long time. This requires you to pay special attention to drawing up [...]
“Out in the west Texas town of El Paso,” retirees will find Lone Star bliss in the city ranked one of the top retirement destinations by U.S News & World Report for the quality of living, affordability, and low crime rate. Aptly nicknamed Sun City, El Paso is the state’s largest border city and is [...]
