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Retirement does not have to mean you have to live on a fixed income. You can do so many things, from home, to earn some extra money to pay your bills. These are not scams and are quite lucrative and provide many retirees a good income. Here are three at home jobs for retirees.

3 At-Home Jobs for Retirees

October 21, 2020 Active Adult Living

Retirement does not have to mean you have to live on a fixed income. You can do so many things, from home, to earn some extra money to pay your bills. These are not scams and are quite lucrative and provide many retirees a good income. Here are three at home jobs for retirees.

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Baby Boomers Want More From Life Than Bingo!

October 19, 2020 Active Adult Living

Baby boomers are no longer happy to sit in a community hall and play bingo. They want much more than a life, just sitting somewhere and looking at the view. They want activities, creature comforts, and exciting life. So, what do baby boomers want in their lives?

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How to Formulate a Travel Budget

October 5, 2020 Active Adult Living

As a retiree, you may be considering traveling now that you have the time to do so. Although this is a very good idea, don’t forget, you are living on a fixed income, and you do not want to overspend when traveling. Here’s how you can formulate a travel budget.

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Can Exercise Maintain a Youthful Brain?

September 24, 2020 Active Adult Living

We all know exercise is a necessity to maintain mobility, and a healthy weight, but is this also the key to a younger brain? I know if I’ve been at the computer for too many hours, or I’m watching a Netflix marathon my body feels stiff and craves movement. I also find my mind needs [...]

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Ageless Living in the City of Roses

September 22, 2020 Active Adult Living

Portland, Oregon has it all for Baby Boomers and beyond. This city is vibrant, and trendy with a youthful vibe that’s hard to beat. Pedestrian-friendly with a walkable downtown, convenient public transit, and high ranking medical facilities make Portland the perfect spot to age in place. Boasting amenity-rich 55+, and age-targeted communities such as Claremont, [...]

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Best Cities for Dog Lovers

September 17, 2020 Active Adult Living

For us, die-hard dog people, no dogs allowed sign is the bane of our existence. Fortunately, many cities across the country have rolled out the welcome mat for our fur kids providing amenities like sidewalk water stations, with some restaurants even offering a menu for their four-legged clientele. You’ve got to love a place where [...]

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Finding Your Heart in San Francisco

September 15, 2020 Active Adult Living

San Francisco encompasses all things diverse, and cultural. It’s a youthful, and vibrant city designed to cater to all walks of life. The city by the bay became a part of the World Health Organization’s network of age-friendly cities, and continues to gain in popularity amongst those 55 and better for its amenities, and services. [...]

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How Can You Say Good-bye to Summer with a Great Labor Day BBQ

September 7, 2020 Active Adult Living

Labor Day is one of the most popular holidays to have a cookout. This is the holiday that signifies the end of summer and as such many 55+ active adults will invite their friends and neighbors to a tasty and fun barbeque. Tradition dictates that you celebrate the end of summer with a cookout. And [...]

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The Midwest’s Best Kept Secret: Illinois

September 3, 2020 Active Adult Living

The Windy City of Chicago, and the metropolitan capital of Springfield, are just a glimpse into what the Midwest destination of Illinois offers 55+ retirees. The Land of Lincoln is rich in farmland, historic attractions, and Americana. While Illinois may not be the first state that springs to mind when deciding on where to retire, [...]

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The Big City With Small Town Roots

September 1, 2020 Active Adult Living

From rolling farmland to the Venetian inspired architecture of the state capitol, Madison Wisconsin is an ultra-modern city with a rich heritage. It’s a harmonious fusion of country living and a progressive economy. Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin, a myriad of performing arts venues, and is the birthplace of Frank Lloyd Wright [...]

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Great Reads to Savor the Last Days of Summer

August 27, 2020 Active Adult Living

It’s hard to believe the dog days of summer are here in all their smoldering glory. Stores are already packed to the gills with school supplies, and I’m suddenly finding myself feeling scholarly and excited about the cooler days ahead where curling up with a cup of tea, and a book is a life. I [...]

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How Breaking a Sweat Could Save Your Life

August 10, 2020 Active Adult Living

Your show is coming back on in thirty seconds, you work a desk job, or there’s no time to hit the gym. Sound familiar? Add these commonalities together and you have a recipe for an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, and higher mortality rate. Yikes right? Getting your heart thumping as a middle-aged adult [...]

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