Retirement is a time of great change. Don’t stifle the adventure because you refuse to change. Let go of stereotypes and resistant thinking. Accept change as it comes. Step out of your comfort zone and meet your future with enthusiasm. Embrace change and go with the flow. Then retirement becomes a new and exciting adventure. (Learn more!)
Posts by Yoga Woman
As co-founder of Rebel Retirement, Marlene Crusta's mission is to empower her readers to be self-reliant, embrace change, and practice Yoga to maintain overall health and well-being.
Unleash the Power of Play for Older Adults
Years ago I realized the power of play while coloring with my daughters at a 4-H meeting. I was a forty-something mom sitting on the floor working on the group’s float project for an upcoming parade. My job was to outline circles on craft paper with various colored markers to simulate a crowd at 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 feel like a weight around your neck. It’s a stressful (Learn more!)
Live Longer with Positive Thinking – 7 Tips to Cultivate Optimism
In my mid-30s, I began focusing on the power of positive thinking. Rebel Retiree and I were going through a financial rough patch and I was having a hard time with it. Challenging as it was, I learned a lot about mindset and how optimism affects our everyday lives. At the time, I was looking (Learn more!)
How to Grow Ashwagandha From Seeds for Healthy Aging
Would you like to learn how to grow Ashwagandha from seeds? If you’ve already reaped the benefits from Ashwagandha supplements for healthy aging, you may be motivated to do so. Cultivating and growing your own medicinal herbs can be a very rewarding experience. Plus, you’ll feel a little more self-sufficient knowing that you’re being proactive with (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 role in our ability to perform everyday tasks with (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. Furthermore, and perhaps the most rewarding, is that it can (Learn more!)
Should I Move When I Retire – Only If You Have What it Takes
Should I move when I retire is a question often asked by retirees and those planning retirement. Equally important, I think, is the question, “How independent am I?” The question is very important because a strong sense of independence is essential for success for any retired person or couple who desires to retire and move. (Learn more!)
Does Social Security Contact You by Phone or Mail?
re you confused as to how Social Security will contact you about retirement benefits? If case you are, 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 need to be conscientious because of scams and unscrupulous individuals (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 altered Americans’ everyday lives. Routines have been disrupted. Many people (Learn more!)
Aging? 4 Natural Stress Relievers So You Can Sleep
If you’re looking for easy ways to relieve stress so you can sleep, I’ve got 4 solutions you’ll love. 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 my younger counterparts. Perhaps perpetuated by anecdotal evidence of old (Learn more!)
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 at any time, regardless of the uncertainty of the world (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 canned goods knowing the importance of having food that required (Learn more!)
How to Survive Your Husband’s Retirement
Are you looking for a solution for how to survive your husband’s retirement? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us have concerns and questions about how to adjust tp our husband’s retirement. With that said, the best way to ensure your survival is to check in with yourself first. That’s because the only person (Learn more!)
Don’t Worry if You Exceed the Social Security Earnings Limit
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 some background information. Rebel Retiree began collecting benefits at 62. (Learn more!)
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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 fit your needs. It doesn’t cost anything except the discipline (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 my Kundalini Yoga practice. The energy and motivation I feel (Learn more!)
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Things to do When Retired and Bored [50 Boredom Busters]
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 into high gear! This is not your typical list. I (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 with its big, roomy floor plan, each of us has (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? We all have different ideas of what defines retirement and what defines a comfortable lifestyle. With that said, I would be remiss by answering that question with a number to plug into a spreadsheet. The numbers game is based on smooth sailing and the presumption that you (Learn more!)
3 Common Reasons People Claim Social Security at 62
Why do so many people claim Social Security at 62? If you’re someone who claimed at 62, answering can draw a lot of negative strong opinions. That’s why I think some baby boomers are reluctant to say they’ve claimed at 62, or plan to. My instincts tell me that it can be an embarrassing admission (Learn more!)