If you’re looking for easy ways to relieve stress so you can sleep, I’ve got 3 solutions you’ll like. 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 Learn More
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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 Learn More
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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 Learn More
How to Survive Your Husband’s Retirement
At sixteen I received a dozen long stem roses. It was Valentine’s Day of 1973. While sitting in class, a voice announced over the intercom to pack up my belongings and go to the office to check out. My mom had called and wanted me Learn More
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Exceeded Social Security Earnings Limit? [Don’t Worry]
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 Learn More
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How to Retire at 62 with Little Money [It’s About Value]
If you’re looking for answers on how to retire at 62 with little money, I think the best way to do it is through value-based retirement. It’s the way that Rebel Retiree and I have managed our retirement for the past 15 years. Plus, you’ll Learn More
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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 Learn More
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50 Boredom Busters [Things to do When Retired and Bored]
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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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 Learn More