The best way to retire at 62 with little money is to think outside of the box and use the Just in Time Retirement method. It’s a value-based retirement plan and the way that we’ve managed our retirement for the past 15 years. Plus, you’ll (Check it Out!)
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Unleash the Power of Play for Older Adults
Years ago I realized the power of play while coloring with my daughters at a 4-H meeting. I was a forty-something mom sitting on the floor working on the group’s float project for an upcoming parade. My job was to outline circles on craft paper (Check it Out!)
Tips for Living Debt-Free in Retirement
If you’re like most baby boomers, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of having too much credit card debt. Maybe you’re carrying a balance from month to month, or perhaps you’ve been hit with an unexpected late fee or two. Either way, credit card debt can (Check it Out!)
Novel Gift Ideas That Don’t Take Up Space [for Older Adults]
When I was a kid, I remember my aunt complaining to her sisters about the gifts they gave my grandmother. She said the gifts were useless dust catchers, knick-knacks, and junk. Please! Give her something practical! Thereafter, I think my grandmother received slippers, nightgowns, and (Check it Out!)
Live Longer with Positive Thinking – 7 Tips on Cultivating Optimism
In my mid-30s, I began focusing on the power of positive thinking. Rebel Retiree and I were going through a financial rough patch and I was having a hard time with it. Challenging as it was, I learned a lot about mindset and how optimism (Check it Out!)
How to Grow Ashwagandha From Seeds for Healthy Aging
Would you like to learn how to grow Ashwagandha from seeds? If you’ve already reaped the benefits from Ashwagandha supplements for healthy aging, you may be motivated to do so. Cultivating and growing your own medicinal herbs can be a very rewarding experience. Plus, you’ll feel (Check it Out!)
Get a Grip! 3 Hand Strengthening Exercises for Retirees
It’s easy to overlook hand strengthening exercises when planning our workout routines. We may be more interested in burning belly fat or increasing our cardio endurance. However, maintaining strong hand strength as we grow older is very important. It’s important because hand fitness plays a (Check it Out!)
Yes! Retire at 62 and Work Part-Time in Retirement
I think it’s an excellent idea to work part-time in retirement. It’s an especially sweet deal if you work and also take advantage of collecting Social Security benefits at 62. Additionally, working part-time in retirement can help you stretch your resources, whether yours are thick (Check it Out!)
Should I Move When I Retire – Only If You Have What it Takes
Should I move when I retire is a question often asked by retirees and those planning retirement. Equally important, I think, is the question, “How independent am I?” The question is very important because a strong sense of independence is essential for success for any (Check it Out!)
11 Items Retirees Should Get Before It’s Too Late
Now that I’m retired, I have more time to ponder. You might say that pondering is my hobby. I once said that if I didn’t have to earn a living, I would sit around and ponder all day. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the future (Check it Out!)
Does Social Security Contact You by Phone or Mail?
Are you confused as to how Social Security will contact you about retirement benefits? If case you are, you’re not alone. With that said, let me note that there are various methods the Social Security Administration uses for communication. It’s not complicated. Although we all (Check it Out!)
Perks: Retirement Has its Privileges in a Pandemic
Have you noticed that retirement has its privileges during the coronavirus pandemic? It may be difficult to imagine there are perks, especially as Americans and people around the globe continue to suffer deeply from the detrimental health and economic effects of Covid19. The pandemic has (Check it Out!)
Aging? 4 Natural Stress Relievers So You Can Sleep
If you’re looking for easy ways to relieve stress so you can sleep, I’ve got 4 solutions you’ll love. But first, let me give some background on sleep and aging. I used to think that getting older meant that I would need less sleep than (Check it Out!)
Best Retirement Advice for Uncertain Times
The best retirement advice I can give you during uncertain times is to rely on your own judgment rather than on commission-driven “retirement experts”, or the advice of people on social media. Furthermore, don’t base retirement decisions solely on money. It’s the best retirement advice (Check it Out!)
Common Sense Advice for Older Adults [Coronavirus]
Years ago as a hurricane threatened the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, my sister-in-law and I conversed about human nature. People in our community were on high alert for good reason. Store shelves emptied fast of everyday staples like bread and milk. Everyone stocked up on (Check it Out!)
How to Survive Your Husband’s Retirement
Are you looking for a solution for how to survive your husband’s retirement? The best way to ensure your survival is to check in with yourself first. That’s because the only person you have control over is yourself. You don’t have control over your husband (Check it Out!)
Don’t Worry if You Exceed the Social Security Earnings Limit
Have you exceeded the yearly Social Security earnings limit? Or think you might? Don’t worry. I know from personal experience that returning the money to Social Security is painless and efficient. And I’m going to explain exactly how it works. But first, I’ll give you (Check it Out!)
Countdown to a Healthier Retirement [10 Positive Lifestyle Choices]
Here we are ringing in a New Year and a new decade! Many of us may be setting goals for a healthier retirement. Perhaps you have plans to kick-start an exercise routine or eat more healthfully. As for me, I intend to dig deeper into (Check it Out!)
Things to do When Retired and Bored [50 Boredom Busters]
Finding things to do when retired and bored can be a challenge. And retired men find this especially painful. Read: Help Your Husband Overcome Fear of Retirement Boredom However, help is on the way! My list of 50 Boredom Busters will set your motivation motor (Check it Out!)
Retired? 7 Smart Reasons to Move to a Smaller Home
Lately, Rebel Retiree and I have been thinking about moving to a smaller home. Before going any further, let me add that we love the home we’re in, particularly its rural location and the abundance of wildlife we get to see in our yard. And (Check it Out!)
How Much Money Should You Have to Retire? [Try Value Based Planning]
How much money should you have to retire? That’s a difficult question to answer because it’s not always feasible for people to save. And, we all have different ideas of what defines retirement and what defines a comfortable lifestyle. For those reasons, if you’ve come (Check it Out!)