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Many of us consider downsizing only once we come to retirement age. Then, there are some of us who plan to do it but never get around to it. Then, of course, there are those who actually do it, and are extremely glad they did so. This article is for those who still have not […]

7 Steps to Downsizing Successfully

June 4, 2021 Active Adult Living

Many of us consider downsizing only once we come to retirement age. Then, there are some of us who plan to do it but never get around to it. Then, of course, there are those who actually do it, and are extremely glad they did so. This article is for those who still have not [...]

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Forget the Car – This is Golf Cart Country

June 2, 2021 Active Adult Living

Peachtree City, Georgia is the Leave It To Beaver town complete with manicured lawns, friendly neighbors, and tree-lined sidewalks, but what sets this charming community apart is its reputation as the “golf cart city.” With over 90 miles of the paved pathway linking residents to shops, restaurants, and green spaces, it’s not unusual to see [...]

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Simple Solutions to Green Up Your Nest

May 31, 2021 Active Adult Living

Going green is more than just about saving energy. Taking a deep breath of clean air at the end of a day is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, and why builders like Kolter Homes believe that wellness should begin at home. As buzzy as the phrases eco-friendly, and clean living have become, feeling [...]

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The Desert Community With a Retro Vibe

May 26, 2021 Active Adult Living

The RV lifestyle appeals to many 55+ retirees because it allows them the freedom to travel from place to place, caters to a love of the outdoors, and can be an affordable alternative to a traditional retirement home. RV resort communities across the country provide the ambiance of living in a neighborhood, and many offer [...]

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Resort Style to High Rise: How Do You Decide?

May 24, 2021 Active Adult Living

Navigating the active adult living housing market is like choosing between your favorite menu items, do you want the swimming pool, your own golf club, or the Friday night happy hour? Many offer it all, some are simplistic. Age targeted, or age-restricted is a matter of personal preference whether you’d rather be surrounded by your [...]

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Alternative Medicine Popular With Baby Boomers

May 19, 2021 Active Adult Living

“Health Isn’t a Goal, It’s a Way of Life.” Health markets are a mecca for colorful produce, probiotic beverages, and a steady stream of baby boomer clientele. This generation has grown up on grandma’s chicken soup, and bathtubs filled with ice to remedy everything from the common cold to measles, so it’s no surprise many [...]

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Empower Yourself with an Advanced Directive

May 17, 2021 Active Adult Living

I’ve worked for a group of surgeons for over thirteen years, and the question that comes up time, and time again for our preoperative patients, is “do you have an Advanced Directive?”  We get a lot of folks who brush it under the rug because aren’t they for old people? Others find it morbid, and [...]

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Worldwide Affordable Retirement Options

May 14, 2021 Active Adult Living

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, or you’ve saved your big overseas trek until now, what better way to spend your well-deserved retirement than to go abroad? Millions of Americans decide to pack their bags, and venture out of the U.S. in pursuit of their “American Dream.” The cost of living outside the U.S. is surprisingly [...]

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Are the Blues Making You Lose Sleep?

May 12, 2021 Active Adult Living

Experts recommend adults get 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night, but how many of us are still lying awake counting sheep? I personally don’t recall the last time I slept in, and it seems like today’s society is all about how much one can get done in a day with sleep deprivation almost becoming [...]

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How to Fall in love With Richmond

May 7, 2021 Active Adult Living

For a city first discovered in 1607, Richmond looks really good for its age. Victorian gothic architecture, federalist mansions, and hallowed Civil War battlefields mingle alongside more than half a dozen Fortune 500 companies and a fresh-faced collegiate crowd. Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is one of our country’s old [...]

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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on the Mexican Caribbean

May 5, 2021 Active Adult Living

To really spice up your Cinco De Mayo holiday, or elevate your summer vacation plans, imagine sipping a margarita on a sunset cruise, fishing for the ultimate catch in the Riviera Maya, or snorkeling among breathtaking coral reefs. To experience paradise like never before, a luxury trip to Marina La Bonita in Cancun Mexico is [...]

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What is Better, Financing or Paying Cash for your New Home?

April 16, 2021 Active Adult Living

Taking on a mortgage would be the natural consideration when the question of purchasing a home comes up. However, a lucky few don’t have to do this. Most retirees, who are downsizing, may find themselves with the options of financing or paying cash. Which one would you choose? The accumulated interest, on the mortgage, would [...]

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