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
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 [...]
An active adult community is an ideal choice for baby boomers reaching 55+. They are communities where you can pursue your hobbies and passions that you may have put off up until now because you were too busy and saddled with work and family commitments. Active retirement communities help you forget the burdens that came [...]
Sun City Arizona was the country’s first 55+ community and has since inspired the development of active adult communities coast to coast. While some residents are retirees, many are on the go baby boomers still working a 9-5 job, and seeking the active lifestyle, and amenities many communities provide. With the focus on a healthy, [...]
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 [...]
Phone scams are becoming more and more common as scammers find new ways to exploit vulnerable populations. In this article, we will discuss the most common types of phone scams targeting seniors, how they work, and what you can do to protect yourself. What are the most common types of phone scams targeting seniors? [...]
Active Adult Living Made Better with Money-Savvy Measures The rising cost of living is not easy for most seniors. You, as an active senior, may be living on a fixed income, and the rising utility bills, and gas and food prices may be quite worrying. This can be true even if you have planned well [...]
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 [...]
Moving can be a sad, overwhelming, frustrating, and chaotic time. However, it is something that you need to get through to get on with your life. Many baby boomers put their homes on the market when they realize it is either too empty or too big – now that their children have left the nest. [...]
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 [...]
When exploring their home options, most baby boomers would agree the common denominator in finding the perfect sanctuary is an outdoor oasis. Before checking out the master suite, many potential buyers head straight for the backyard to see if they’ll have space for entertaining, a fenced area for the dog, and a lush lawn for [...]
For many seniors, social security is the main factor in their retirement income. All your retirement dreams are based on your social security and how you maximize it. The rules for claiming social security benefits can be complex, however, understanding social security will enable you to claim the maximum benefits to which you are entitled. [...]
