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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
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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
Why Do So Many People Claim Social Security at 62?
Why do so many people claim Social Security at 62 is a common question. And because it elicits a lot of negative strong opinions, some baby boomers are reluctant to come out and say that they did, or intend to. My instincts tell me that Learn More
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Affordable Travel for Retirees [Home Exchange]
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
Have you ever wondered why men fear retirement boredom more than women? Do you have little sympathy for your husband’s inability to occupy himself? Fear of retirement boredom is a serious problem for many men. A number of them will delay retirement for fear of Learn More
Eliminating Waste and the Cost of Ownership
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
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Should I Move to a 55+ Retirement Community [Why I Wouldn’t]
Have you ever thought about retiring and moving to a 55 + community? If you’ve ever looked at one of their websites, they make quite a convincing argument for why you should. The stock photos they post are beautiful – sunshine, palm trees, lovely smiling Learn More
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Should I Buy a New Car Before I Retire [Consider This First]
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
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The Hype About Superfoods [Boomers and Healthy Aging]
Superfoods are NOT the answer to healthy aging. We’ve all heard the buzzword “superfoods”, and you may realize that the food industry uses this term to influence your buying habits. If you’re on social media or use the internet in any way, you’ve probably seen Learn More