Have you ever found yourself spending money to “save” money? There’s a word for that: *spaving*. It’s the sneaky habit of justifying purchases because of discounts, bulk deals, or buy-one-get-one sales. We’ve all spaved – I know I have! On the surface, spaving feels smart. Who wouldn’t want to save while spending? But here’s the (Learn more!)
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Challenging 5 Retirement Money Myths
In a world inundated with advice, certain retirement money myths persist that make me want to scream. These age-old assertions often go unchallenged, leading many to accept them as inevitable truths. However, it’s time we question these conventions and explore alternative perspectives that empower us to take control of our retirement destinies. Join me as (Learn more!)
9 Ways to Combat Retirement Loneliness
The fear of being alone in retirement is quite common and is second only to the fear of running out of money during retirement. While everyone may experience loneliness at some point in their lives, retirement loneliness presents new and unique challenges. Additionally, the likelihood of experiencing loneliness tends to increase as we age. One (Learn more!)
Novel Gift Ideas That Don’t Take Up Space – for Older Adults
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 handkerchiefs. Not the most exciting presents, but useful. Now that I’m older and looking around (Learn more!)
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 of America. With that said, I’ve been exploring ideas like: (Learn more!)
How to Retire Well When You Don’t Have a Lot of Money (Value-Based Planning)
How do you retire well when you don’t have a lot of money? It’s a great question, yet also a subjective one. We all have different ideas of what defines retirement and what defines a comfortable lifestyle. With that in mind, I have a practical solution for retiring comfortably even with limited funds. It’s known (Learn more!)
Gift Ideas for Boomers: 51 Exciting Gifts They’ll Love
Looking for great gift ideas for boomers and retirees? We understand. We’re boomers. We know what our people want and have curated a collection of 51 exciting gifts they are guaranteed to love! Let’s briefly discuss the baby boomer mindset to help with your decision-making. Boomers are growing older and bolder. As we age, baby (Learn more!)
Alarming Statistics: Baby Boomers Overuse Prescription Drugs
Long gone are the 1960s days of flower power and counterculture hippies. However, it seems that my generation still has a penchant for drugs, although the types of drugs have evolved. Prescription drugs like Adderall, Prozac, and Vicodin have replaced the recreational drugs of the past, such as LSD and Mescaline. So, why exactly are (Learn more!)