There comes a time in your life when you will either leave work or opt for a quieter and laid-back life. However, unlike in the past, we are no longer assured of living solely on our pensions or retirement savings. Instead, it is up to us to set up the right plan to ensure we […]
There comes a time in your life when you will either leave work or opt for a quieter and laid-back life. However, unlike in the past, we are no longer assured of living solely on our pensions or retirement savings. Instead, it is up to us to set up the right plan to ensure we [...]
Retired and hunting for a place to call home? Whether you’re looking for something new or used, it’s important to be mindful of your decisions during the selection process. A home is a sizable financial investment so it pays to do your due diligence. Consider the following advice to make sure you make the right [...]
Retiring can be an exciting experience for active men, as it marks a new chapter in their lives where they have the freedom to do whatever they want. No more early mornings filled with stress and anxiety, no more rushing from meeting to meeting, and no more of the things that made them feel overwhelmed. [...]
Dementia is something we all worry about as we age. It is said to be quite common among adults over the age of 65. We have heard horror stories about how people with dementia are unable to enjoy life and need constant supervision etc. So, I was reading up on this problem, recently, and came [...]
Retirement is the best time to enjoy life. Retirement allows you to do things you could not do before. Travel is one of the most popular past-times for seniors. They have the time and, most often, the resources to enjoy travelling now that life is slowing down. However, when considering travelling, it is important that [...]
Townhome, single-family, closing costs, oh my! Shopping for a home whether you’re a first-time buyer, or a seasoned escrow veteran can, and often is one of the most challenging tasks we face. Online window shopping – dreaming about the property with the white picket fence and gleaming hardwoods is the part we all love, but [...]
The time to travel is a major perk of retirement. Many retirees do so and enjoy every moment of it. However, some retirees take it one step further by retiring to an RV. This may not appeal to some, but there are many perks of retiring in an RV, and those who do so find [...]
Downsizing, less maintenance, or desiring a second vacation home are just a few of the great reasons baby boomers and retirees are choosing condominium communities for their active lifestyles. Buying or renting a condo in a 55+ retirement community can be the perfect option for a single-family home in terms of both price, and convenience. [...]
Many 55+ seniors prefer the less demanding task of renting homes because they do not wish to spend all their savings on the purchase of a home. Some 55+ seniors are just not interested in making a long-term investment that goes with buying a home. Whatever your preference, there are four categories of renting that [...]
Many people assume retired seniors have absolutely no stress. They have a pension, don’t have work-related problems, etc. How can they have stress? How wrong they are! Seniors experience heaps of stress. These are related to bill payments, mortgages, debts, and medical problems. If you are a senior, and you are reading this article, here [...]
Senior Living Past 55+ Age Can be Spiced Up With Many Activities Retiring should not put you in a bad mood and make you feel useless and helpless. Going past 55+ should not be seen as reaching a phase of boredom in your life. Rather, the retirement age should be treated as a new chapter [...]
For most of us, making some extra money, after retirement, will enable us to do enjoyable things that we cannot otherwise afford to do. However, if you are like me, you will frown and wonder what you can do, now that you are over 55 and retired from work. Chatting with my friend Ellie who [...]
