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Laughter Yoga for a Joyful Retirement

Today, I’ll embark on a journey into the realm of Laughter Yoga—a combination of laughter and yogic breathing. As older adults, this type of yoga practice has a great impact on our health and longevity. Let’s explore this humble practice. I’ll begin by explaining the (Learn more!)

How Resilience Can Help You Cope With Retirement

It’s easy to feel despondent as we see the disappearance of pensions, tumbling 401(k) balances, shrinking dollars, and an unstable housing market. It’s no wonder many feel overwhelmed or even defeated by all of the adversity we may encounter along the way. But there’s a (Learn more!)

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 (Learn more!)

How to Grow Ashwagandha From Seeds for Healthy Aging

How to grow Ashwagandha from seeds can be a new adventure for healthy aging enthusiasts. Cultivating and growing your medicinal herbs can be a very rewarding experience. Plus, you’ll feel a little more self-sufficient knowing that you’re being proactive with your health. In this article, (Learn more!)

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 significant (Learn more!)

Yes! Retire at 62 and Work Part-Time in Retirement

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 or thin. (Learn more!)

How Will Social Security Contact Me?

Are you confused as to how Social Security will contact you about retirement benefits? If that’s the case, 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 (Learn more!)

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 (Learn more!)

Best Retirement Advice for Uncertain Times

The best retirement advice for uncertain times is to rely on your judgment rather than on commission-driven “retirement experts”, or the advice of people on social media. Furthermore, retirement decisions based solely on money are like a time bomb waiting to explode. It’s the best (Learn more!)

How to Survive Your Husband’s Retirement

You’re not alone if you’re looking for tips on how to survive your husband’s retirement.  Many of us have concerns and questions about how to adjust to our husband’s retirement. With that said, the best way to ensure your survival is to check in with (Learn more!)