As we age, various parts of our bodies start shutting down or slowing down. Out of all common age-related ailments, the most troublesome issue is constipation. Research shows that the average American spends more than $700 million on laxatives. Infrequent bowel movements become more and more problem
As we age, various parts of our bodies start shutting down or slowing down. Out of all common age-related ailments, the most troublesome issue is constipation. Research shows that the average American spends more than $700 million on laxatives. Infrequent bowel movements become more and more problematic as you age. What’s worse is that constant [...]
If you are about to retire, you may be feeling uncertain about the amount you need to save in order to attain a comfortable post-retirement lifestyle. The question of how much is subjective, with no definitive answer. However, by meticulously planning and aligning your monthly income with your desired standard of living, you can pave [...]
Who would have thought that a sprig of parsley can be packed with so many benefits? Yes, it is true. So, if you are into cooking, you would use parsley to bring about these benefits to your dish. It is good to know that parsley adds much more than color to your plate. Parsley has [...]
Planning to retire – or retired – where will you retire to? When considering downsizing or relocating you will likely consider taxes; on a retirement budget, this is a major consideration unless you select a low-tax state. If you live in these states, you will not be taxed on your Social Security and various other [...]
Most of us, plan for retirement. We scrimp and save and build up our nest egg and hope it will be enough to spend our retirement days in luxury and leisure. But, have we really saved enough? Sometimes, not questioning certain things can mess up all your retirement plans. So, here are a few questions [...]
Most of us, once we are close to retirement age, worry about outliving our savings. Many baby boomers worry they will not be able to live comfortably once they retire. This could be one of the reasons why seniors plan on working even after retirement. However, this does not have to be an issue if [...]
Winter is approaching pretty quickly, and the holiday season is almost upon us. There is only so much cold weather that a person can take before they look for a warm place to go, so are you fantasizing about an affordable, sunny getaway this winter? If so, here are 10 affordable winter getaways that you [...]
Buying a home is a very big deal. It is also a very risky venture especially you don’t ask the right questions. Real estate agents are bound by law to answer honestly. So, when you are considering buying a home, make sure you have a prepared list of questions. Here are some questions you can [...]
It can be quite tiresome hanging around snow every winter. Why not consider taking a break from it all and going somewhere warm for a couple of days or weeks? Interested? Here are some of the best snowbird destinations for active adults. Florida What better way to spend a few winter days than taking in [...]
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.
Many 55 plus seniors I know love gardening. It is a great stress-reliever and helps keep them active and healthy. Now that summer is here, many of you may want to pay attention to your garden and show it off to your friends and neighbors. You may find that gardening or keeping your lawn can [...]
Illnesses are common with the aging process. Both men and women can expect their share of various illnesses. These include arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart attacks, strokes, etc. Some diseases affect women more than men and vice versa. However, one problem that women are exempted from, and affects mostly elderly gentlemen quite often, is benign prostatic [...]
