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How to Retire at 62 with Little Money [It’s About Value]

As Boomers, my husband and I know that people want to retire, but are worried about money. And with Just in Time Retirement – an innovative retirement lifestyle plan, you can. With the tips we offer, you have the freedom to develop a lifestyle to (Learn more!)

Countdown to a Healthier Retirement [10 Positive Lifestyle Choices]

Posted by Yoga Woman

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!)

Retired and Bored? 50 Boredom Busters

Posted by Yoga Woman

Are you retired and bored; feeling like you’re in a rut? Not to worry! This is not the time for despair; this is the time to move out of your comfort zone, have some fun, and get inspired. With my list of 50 unique Boredom (Learn more!)

Retired? 7 Smart Reasons to Downsize to a Smaller Home

Posted by Yoga Woman

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!)

How to Retire Well When You Don’t Have a Lot of Money (Value-Based Planning)

Posted by Yoga Woman

How to retire well is subjective because we all have different ideas of what defines retirement and what defines a comfortable lifestyle. Keeping that in mind, I have a practical solution for how to retire well when you don’t have a lot of money. It’s (Learn more!)

5 Smart Reasons to Claim Social Security Benefits at 62

Posted by Yoga Woman

Why do so many people claim Social Security benefits at 62 years of age, you might ask? Well, for those who have made that decision, the answer can attract a lot of negative opinions. As a matter of fact, some may feel hesitant to admit (Learn more!)

[Home Exchange]Affordable Travel for Retirees

Posted by Yoga Woman

If you had your druthers, how would you spend your retirement? Many people answer that they would like to travel – to experience foreign countries, see exotic landscapes, or visit all of America’s national parks. However, traveling can be expensive. It’s only a dream for (Learn more!)

Help Your Husband Overcome Fear of Retirement Boredom

Posted by Yoga Woman

Fear of retirement boredom is a serious problem for many men. In fact, a number of them will delay retirement for fear of boredom. Furthermore, a large number of retirees claim they are bored out of their minds after only 6 months to a year (Learn more!)

Eliminating Waste and the Cost of Ownership

Posted by Rebel Retiree

Imagine that you retired today. How would you celebrate the occasion? The quintessential act is to embark on a journey with no timetable. After all, no one is expecting you at the office, ever again! One man that we met was embarking on his journey. (Learn more!)

Should I Move to a 55+ Retirement Community [Why I Wouldn’t]

Posted by Yoga Woman

Different strokes for different folks. While 55-plus retirement communities might appeal to some, they aren’t for me. Despite well-oiled sales pitches and attractive adverts with beautiful stock photos of sunshine, palm trees, and smiling people, the idea of living in a gated community with others (Learn more!)

Should I Buy a New Car Before I Retire [Consider This First]

Posted by Yoga Woman

The answer to the question, “Should I buy a new car before I retire” is a resounding no! You may be thinking it’s prudent to repair the house, get your teeth fixed, and so on before you retire. But, think about it. Be reasonable. Do (Learn more!)

The Truth About Superfoods and Healthy Aging

Posted by Yoga Woman

Foods and products labeled superfoods are not the answer to healthy aging. In this article, I explain why. We’ve all heard the buzzword “superfoods”. And you may already realize that the food industry uses this term to influence your buying habits. Furthermore, if you’re on (Learn more!)

This is What Retirement Could Look Like if You’re Ready

Posted by Rebel Retiree

5S and Muda – Crucial Tools for Just In Time Retirement For the older worker, a wage-paying job or career has no future. Using it to build an inventory (waste) of wealth to provide for an unknowable future hampers one from adding value to the (Learn more!)

Can Whole 30 Diet Relieve Joint Pain? [My Friend Thinks So]

Posted by Yoga Woman

Have you heard of the Whole 30 Diet? I’d never heard of Whole 30 until a childhood friend posted his opinion of it on Facebook. Because of his super-positive experience, he wanted to share it with friends. He posted pictures of himself looking trim and (Learn more!)

Just in Time Retirement in a Just in Time World

Posted by Rebel Retiree

How do you teach an old dog new tricks? In most cases, maybe you can’t. The way we conduct business has changed fundamentally over the last 30 years. Those that adopted these changes have the opportunity to thrive and those that couldn’t adapt to the (Learn more!)

Causes of Morning Joint Stiffness – Plus Tips and Tricks for Relief

Posted by Yoga Woman

If you’re like me, you’ve experienced some kind of morning joint stiffness. Rest assured, though, the cause of morning joint stiffness isn’t necessarily because of arthritis or another dreaded condition. While our bodies naturally change as we age, and achy joints tend to increase as (Learn more!)

Solutions if you Didn’t Save Enough for Retirement

Posted by Yoga Woman

Are you a baby boomer who didn’t save enough for retirement or lost your savings in the stock market crash of 2008? If so, you’re not alone. An estimated 45% of boomers have zero savings for their retirement. This article is for you if you’re (Learn more!)

The Secret to a Long Life [Benefits of Cross Country Skiing]

Posted by Yoga Woman

Apparently, the woman understood the secret to a long life through the benefits of cross-country skiing for older people. “It’s a beautiful day for a workout,” she said as she glided past me skiing with ease like a woman 20 years her junior. My last (Learn more!)

Can Retirement Cause Stress? 9 Stressors – How to Cope

Posted by Yoga Woman

There’s a unique set of challenges that come with retirement. So, yes, retirement can cause stress. But, stress is a normal part of life. However, with retirement comes aging. This combination may test us more than any other life-changing event we’ve encountered up to this (Learn more!)

A Generation Lost In Space

Posted by Rebel Retiree

How to retire? Amass a huge inventory of wealth and then go on a spending spree until you die. This wealth is not to be built by normal means, it can only grow by speculating that others, just as ignorant, will continue to push the (Learn more!)

Should I Take Social Security at 62 or Wait [Do the Math]

Posted by Yoga Woman

Are you listening to the media and planning to work indefinitely building your retirement nest egg? Are you waiting until age 70 to apply for Social Security benefits so you can get the highest monthly payout? Waiting until 70 isn’t the best idea. In this (Learn more!)