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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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.
How to Retire Well When You Don’t Have a Lot of Money (Value-Based Planning)
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 called Just-in-Time Retirement. It’s a value-based method for achieving retirement (Learn more!)
5 Smart Reasons to Claim Social Security Benefits at 62
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 that they claimed at 62 or are planning to do (Learn more!)
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[Home Exchange]Affordable Travel for Retirees
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 many retirees. They simply cannot justify its costs. Although it (Learn more!)
Help Your Husband Overcome Fear of Retirement Boredom
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 after retiring. At a time in their lives when they (Learn more!)
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Should I Move to a 55+ Retirement Community [Why I Wouldn’t]
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 my age sounds like the first step to a nursing (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 you intend to buy everything you will ever want or (Learn more!)
The Truth About Superfoods and Healthy Aging
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 social media or use the internet in any way, you’ve (Learn more!)
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Can Whole 30 Diet Relieve Joint Pain? [My Friend Thinks So]
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 fit. And although Whole 30 is not a weight loss (Learn more!)
Causes of Morning Joint Stiffness – Plus Tips and Tricks for Relief
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 we get older, there are several reasons why we may (Learn more!)
Solutions if you Didn’t Save Enough for Retirement
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 looking for a practical solution to retirement planning aside from (Learn more!)
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The Secret to a Long Life [Benefits of Cross Country Skiing]
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 cross-country skiing adventure was completely invigorating! By the end of (Learn more!)
Can Retirement Cause Stress? 9 Stressors – How to Cope
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 point. We’ll face many changes during the next phase of (Learn more!)
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Should I Take Social Security at 62 or Wait [Do the Math]
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 article, I’ll explain why it is better to take Social (Learn more!)
What Was Retirement Like Before Social Security
Many conclude that retirement before Social Security was horrible, but was it? For nearly 250 years during colonial times, on the frontier, and until the late 1890s, families made their living in rural farm communities. The family unit was self-reliant and self-sufficient. They did not rely on others for their livelihood. Times were tough, but (Learn more!)
How Yoga Relieves Stress and Anxiety in Older Adults
Our bodies are nothing short of miraculous machines. And, the answers to how yoga relieves stress and anxiety in older adults are indeed remarkable. By the time you’re finished reading this article, you’re going to feel great knowing that your yoga practice is doing something amazing for your body. Or, you’ll be super pumped to start (Learn more!)
What Happens to Old People Who Don’t Save for Retirement?
(Author’s Opinion) What happens to old people who don’t save for retirement? Answers to questions like this one are usually very negative. Why? Because so many of them cannot see anything except misery, and lack. They are often answered by retirees who sound bitter about their circumstances. Or, answers are from financial experts who gaze (Learn more!)
Nutritional Benefits of Cucumbers for Healthier Aging
Part of our self-reliant-retirement-lifestyle is growing our own organic vegetables. It helps to round out our food budget without having to pay high prices at the supermarket for organically grown. But, what I truly love are the many health benefits that home-grown vegetables provide. (Find out how a vegetable garden can benefit you.) Summer of (Learn more!)
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O’Keefe’s-Best Cream for Cracked Heels [My Problem Solved]
After 25 years of cracked heel anxiety, I solved my problem with Okeefe’s, the best cream for cracked heels! I used to dread sandal season until I started using O’Keefe’s for Healthy Feet Foot Cream. My cracked heels either embarrassed me too much to even think about wearing sandals or if I did wear shoes (Learn more!)
What is it Like to be Debt-Free? 8 Traits of a Debt-Free Retiree
There’s a natural high that everyone experiences when they are unencumbered by debt! I can tell you that it’s a great feeling to be debt-free! If you desire to live debt-free, you’re on the right track. In a world where the average baby boomer enters retirement with mortgage payments, car notes, credit card debt, and (Learn more!)
Plan Now for a Healthy, Happy Retirement
The greatest wealth is health” – Roman Poet, Virgil Plan Now for a Healthy Retirement If you’re only thinking of financial planning when it comes to your retirement, you are making one of the biggest mistakes of your life. Your health should be more important than how much money you have in the bank. Money (Learn more!)