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- The Advantages of Moving to a Retirement Village - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2023 from Janet CamilleriCongratulations! You’ve reached the stage of life where you can kiss the nine to five goodbye, and enjoy the luxury of leisure after decades in the workforce. Perhaps you are thinking of downsizing, making a sea or tree change – or even moving to a retirement village. As part of your ...
Views: 94 - Air Canada +185-95-17-52-73 New Flight Reservations Number|Customer Service - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2023 from Trip AdviserAir Canada +185-95-17-52-73 New Flight Reservations Number|Customer Service How do I communicate with Air Canada? Air Canada is a major airline operating out of the Air Canada States of America. It provides numerous flights to international and domestic destinations irrespective of ...
Views: 85 - 7 Reasons to Consider Living in an Independent Living Apartment after Retirement - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2023 from Caitlyn BellRetirement is all about focusing on yourself. For those seeking a new lifestyle in their golden years, considering an independent living apartment may be the perfect answer. These secure, apartments provide a unique opportunity for seniors to enjoy a safe and independent lifestyle. are ...
Views: 163 - The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Financial Planning for Retirement - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2022 from Tara LaneThose golden days are gone when the employer or the government used to manage our retirement money. Premature retirement is a captivation alternative but only when it is affordable. It will still require you to administer your expenses and investments. In this article, we will explain whether ...
Views: 251 - How Do You Know You Like Modern Kitchen Cabinets - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2021 from Jerusher REvery homeowner knows that the kitchen is the heart of the home. This cliché makes the kitchen an important place during home renovations. When renovating the kitchen, most homeowners’ target is to get a modern look. Installing modern kitchen cabinets is the first thing that runs in the ...
Views: 279 - Common Medical Expenses You Should Prepare for as You Age - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Anita GinsburgPaying for healthcare is something everyone must prepare for, especially for those who are elderly. As people age, their health can decline much faster than when they were younger. This means that it’s possible for a senior to visit a doctor more than usual, which can result in outstanding ...
Views: 336 - Tampa Home Modifications for Veterans - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2021 from Jrossi constructionIn an effort to assist the wounded veterans in the Tampa Bay area, Rossi Construction, Inc. decided to provide a rundown of programs that the Veteran’s Administration offers for home modifications to accommodate injured veterans for their disabilities. There are currently three types of grants ...
Views: 290 - Why You Should Be Saving For Retirement In Your 20s - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2021 from Aggy ZawadzkaYour 20s are a decade in which you learn, grow and make mistakes. During this exciting time of life, there are many pressing financial needs, and retirement planning often gets put on the back burner. In fact, many millennials and Gen-Zers are focused on paying student loans. However, saving ...
Views: 400 - 4 Essential Resources for Planning Your Retirement - by Submitted on May 03, 2021 from Lizzie WeakleyRetirement is the time of life to relax and enjoy your achievements as well as the fruits of your labor. Several resources can help you make the most of your golden years. Here are some that can assist in preparing financially for the rest of your life. Social Security Consultation Assuming ...
Views: 385 - What to Prioritize When You're Buying a Home You Can Retire In - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2020 from Anita GinsburgWhether it’s your first time or the fifth, house hunting can be challenging. However, if you’re planning to retire, the house you choose needs to suit your needs. However, as with any kind of house hunting, there are certain priorities you should focus on. Here’s what to prioritize when you’re ...
Views: 618 - Benefit of investing in High Dividend paying companies - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2020 from Lukas D.We all tend to invest in companies which are earning good profits and have a good future earning potential but how many of us tend to care about what the company tends to do with these profits. Very few retail investors tend to look into whether the company intends to re-invest the past profits ...
Views: 11554 - Saving for Retirement – 5 Steps to Success - by Submitted on May 10, 2021 from Lukas D.Retirement should be an important concept to each of us. As soon as possible, we should all be focusing our efforts on saving for retirement. According to the Department of Labor, most individuals spend at least two decades in the retirement phase of their lives. By focusing on a money saving ...
Views: 2092 - 5 Lessons I’ve Learned from Pursuing Financial Independence - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Marc AndreWithin the first year of working full-time after graduating college, I decided that I didn’t want to do this for the next 40+ years of my life. I set the goal of retiring in my 50’s, which is not extremely early, but would still allow me to cut off about 10 years and (hopefully) still be able to ...
Views: 691 - Life Purpose After Retirement - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Estra RoellJulie had been a middle school teacher for 35 years and, while she loved her work, she was happily anticipating retirement. A few months into it, she found herself at loose ends, with no real motivation or focus. Something was missing. And that something, she realized, was a sense of purpose. ...
Views: 903 - A Simple Guide for Canadians to Attain Financial Stability When Retired - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2019 from Bryan OrionWith the rising rates of interest each year, added inflation, and increased monthly expenses, an average Canadian find it difficult to save money for the future. Most of the individuals and families are busy spending the cash and very few people are paying enough attention to life after ...
Views: 841 - A Voice For Our Veterans - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownA Voice For Our Veterans In honor of Veterans Day, we are going to begin to give a voice to our veterans in Part One. In Part Two we are going to offer insights on how we can be better friends, countrymen/women when our veterans return and actually when they are away as well. For the purpose ...
Views: 825(1 vote) - Embracing Retirement: 3 Tips for Seniors - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2019 from Emma SturgisWhen it’s time to retire, you have mixed emotions of fear, happiness, and sadness. Retirement is your time to do all the things you’ve wanted to do and relax. Use these three tips to help you embrace your retirement. Create a Routine or Schedule When you retire, you have the opportunity to ...
Views: 819 - How to Impart Important Financial Lessons to Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from William TaberIn the February 14, 2018 podcast of The Armchair Expert, actors Dax Sheppard and Ashton Kutcher discuss how they grew up in the Midwest on the lower end of the socio-economical scale and are concerned about teaching their children the value of money (who are living in the vastly different world ...
Views: 874 - Life Insurance Plans Are Equally Important for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from Anil KumarSummary – Tragedies can happen anytime and life insurance is greatly helping people to be prepared for the same. Let’s get to know why the seniors need to have a customized plan as their specific requirements. The uncertainty of life makes it more unpredictable and one can never be sure ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - How to Get the Most out of Your Retirement Planning - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanRetirement planning should begin as soon as possible, and it requires regular effort throughout your working years for the best results. Preparing a budget for this period of your life is an essential step if you want to avoid unnecessary financial hardship. However, it can be challenging to ...
Views: 1151 - Golden Years: 3 Goals to Have in Mind for Your Retirement Plan - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanWhen many people prepare for retirement, they focus intently on finances and basic budgeting. While finances are important, remember that you also should create a smart plan for day-to-day life based on your desired lifestyle. You understandably want to be as comfortable and as happy as possible ...
Views: 943 - 4 Reasons Estate Planning Doesn’t Have to Be a Dreary Task - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanEveryone who owns property or financial assets of any kind should have an estate plan for the future. Thinking of when the day comes that we are no longer around to manage our business affairs, it is good to know that everything is in order for loved ones who remain. However, preparing an estate ...
Views: 1595 - 5 Suggestions for Finding the Perfect Place to Retire - by Submitted on May 22, 2018 from Dixie SomersIt can be incredibly fun to think about where you want to retire in your later years. You might be looking forward to living closer to family or to moving to a warm climate. A subdivision near a golf course could be calling your name, or a cabin in the foothills of the Smokies may be waiting for ...
Views: 1150 - Quality Master Bathroom Remodeling Ideas For Your Future Remodeling Projects In Nova - by Submitted on May 14, 2018 from Jerome JulianDaniels Design And Remodeling For Your Bathroom Remodeling Needs In Nova small master bathroom remodel ideas or modify is a champion among the most endorsed ways to deal with increment the estimation of your home. The regard made in such a way can be acknowledged in case you will stay in ...
Views: 978 - Women and Retirement – Does Your Husband's Decision to Retire Early Complicate Your Retirement Planning? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Liz FrizzyRetirement planning can be more complex for women for various reasons. Women live longer, take time away from work to care for their parents or children, and are often paid less than their male counterparts. To compound matters further, many married men are deciding to retire much earlier ...
Views: 1173 - How to Plan for Retirement if You’re a Freelancer and Why You Need to Start Planning Right Now - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Rachel MinahanDo you cringe when you hear the word retirement? What does retirement even mean for creatives? Probably not what you think. Retirement doesn’t mean you stop working. Retirement doesn’t mean you do nothing. If you think retirement doesn’t apply to you, you don’t truly understand it. At least ...
Views: 1308 - The Average Age of Retirement is Rising - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Lindsay EnglePeople have different views about retirement age. Does your view hold that you should work beyond the typical retirement age, or even fail to retire at all? Whatever the view you may have, one thing is for sure: a significant working population of the Americans would wish to delay retirement ...
Views: 1435 - Retirement Restructure: 4 Changes Every New Retiree Should Make - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Meghan BelnapYou may have planned for and eagerly anticipated your retirement years, but until retirement becomes a reality, you probably don’t realize just how much of a lifestyle change you’re going to experience. The way in which you adjust to the changes retirement brings can directly impact how happy ...
Views: 1157 - How to Turn Your Passion into a Successful Retirement Business - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Grant PolachekMost retirees have many productive and active years to look forward to. It's no wonder more and more are becoming so-called “oldtrepreneurs”. Here, we explain how you can capitalize on your interests or hobbies by starting a passion business in retirement. Whatever it is you love to do – be ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Flex-Jobs for Retirees – Benefits You Need to Know About - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Jane HurstJust because you are retired, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t still capable of working, and that you don’t still have a lot to offer. A lot of retired persons are taking on flexible jobs that allow them to earn additional income without having to be stuck in a job that they hate, and working ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - Internet Marketing Is Perfect for Senior citizens and especially if with Impairment or Disabilities - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Leon EdwardA profession in internet marketing is best for many senior citizens but especially those who might have established specials needs such as vision and hearing loss or minimal movement. Working from your computer system in the house lets you progress, earn that needed extra income easily and ...
Views: 1540 - Denied Social Security Disability Benefits? Don't Give Up! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Dixie SomersSocial Security Disability benefits are available to individuals who find themselves disabled and unable to continue to be gainfully employed. This does not have to be a permanent injury—you can have an injury that leaves you disabled for a year or two, but if you are able to overcome the injury ...
Views: 1158 - Golden Years: 5 Financial Affairs to Organize before Retirement - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Dixie SomersRetiring is one of the most significant financial moves you can make. To retire successfully, you generally need your financial house in excellent order. However, with so many different moving parts relevant to your finances, it is easy to overlook a few important aspects. In the months and ...
Views: 1166 - 10 Questions (and Answers) for a Retirement Specialist - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2017 from Adora CollinsDogwood Forest Assisted Living interviewed elder law lawyer Miles Hurley and found out the answers to these 10 most pressing retirement planning questions: 1. What legal documents are most important for seniors? Which ones are often overlooked? 2. What is the difference between a will and ...
Views: 1217 - Single’s Guide to Planning for Long Term Care Today - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Samantha SteinWhen it comes to long term care planning, people often assume that married couples have it easier because they have each to turn to for support. When the situation gets tough, it surely helps to have another person present. On top of that, married couples can look to each other to act as ...
Views: 1305 - The Fiduciary Rule and Why Donald Trump May Change How You Receive Retirement Advice - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Barry GlassmanLast year, the Department of Labor issued a mandate stating that all financial professionals who work with retirement plans or give retirement planning advice must begin acting as a “fiduciary” starting April 2017. Recently the fiduciary rule has made headlines yet again, this time due to ...
Views: 1106 - Be very careful with the latest ‘niche’ investments - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Barry GlassmanMuch like niche restaurants that come and go, niche investments come into and out of favor, as well. Just as everyone had to be the first to try out that new donut or cupcake shop on the corner, the new craze to hit the investment world is the narrowly-focused exchange-traded fund. ETFs ...
Views: 1699 - Ready to Retire? Top 5 Places to Consider Settling Down - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyRetirement can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling periods in your life. To ensure that it is, you need to live in a region that is conducive to your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Below, you will find five great places that can empower you to attain the type of amazing ...
Views: 1133 - Year-end Financial Planning Tips: Moves You Need to Make Before December 30 - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2017 from Barry Glassman2016 is almost over and many investors are often asking us about year end financial planning tips they should take advantage of before the end of the year. 2016 in particular offers a big opportunity to look over your finances, do something that could lower your taxes, and put more ...
Views: 1494 - Top 12 Bite-sized Financial Planning Tips - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Barry GlassmanIf you’re like me, it’s easy to make your New Year's resolutions but hard to keep them. You may start off strong and have good intentions, but the demands of everyday life get in the way, or the goal becomes overwhelming. This is true for getting your financial house in order too. While we ...
Views: 2281 - How Star Wars Can Make You Love Medicare Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Samantha SteinAnother Star Wars movie, another reason to look back and empower the many delights in this epic series. But do you know that reliving the Force can also make you see the power of Medicare Supplements? Here’s an exclusive feature from Freemedsuppquotes for all intergalactic retiree fans. Also, ...
Views: 1442 - The Secret Graph Your Financial Advisor Isn't Showing You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Barry GlassmanAs the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. But that actually might depend on the picture. For instance, if you were to take a snapshot of your financial portfolio, what would it look like? Most financial advisors provide their clients with a pie chart, which assigns a color ...
Views: 1205 - Tax Planning: The Best Investment To Make Before the End of the Year - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Barry GlassmanOne of the best financial investments you can make before the end of the year is to spend a little bit of time and money to meet with your accountant and start planning your taxes. Don’t wait until March when your CPA is slammed with number-crunching and tax preparation. And, it’s about time ...
Views: 1200 - Washington’s Top 5 Money Missteps: Are You Guilty? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Barry GlassmanFinancial implosions make headlines. It’s also news when rich and famous people like Jack Kent Cooke make huge, public estate planning mistakes. Yet the average person is just as prone to making painful financial errors time and time again, even if their mistakes never go viral on social media. ...
Views: 1209 - Retiring? Great! Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! To the many individuals currently experiencing the joy of finally leaving the past decades of daily obligation to the J.O.B. – good for you! What next? Now’s a great time to pursue that passion that’s been bubbling just beneath the surface for so long. What makes your heart sing, ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Whether a Long Standing or Start-up Business, Asset Protection Is Needed in a Sue-Happy America - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2016 from Jackson Madix CooperIf you do business in the United States, then the threat of a lawsuit constantly hangs over your head. You might be looking at a lawsuit if a customer feels that a product that they purchased from you harmed them in some way. If you are not protected, then you could lose all of your assets in a ...
Views: 1769 - Would You Benefit From a Move to Community Senior Living? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from John Cochrane IIICommunity living gets a bad rap, and it’s rare to encounter an older adult who’s excited about making the move. Often, the decision to downsize and leave the family home is a big barrier.Anyone who lives in a house for several years naturally forms an emotional attachment to it. Our homes are ...
Views: 1426 - Why Every Senior Should Consider Community Living - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from John Cochrane IIIBefore Sandy moved to a senior living community, she lived alone in a Pasadena condo. Early retirement from an engaging and challenging career meant the loss of daily contact with friends she was accustomed to and enjoyed.Her daughter, Michelle, began to worry about the toll isolation was having ...
Views: 3030 - A New Retirement Savings Trend Emerges - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Christina GonzalezGuide to Precious Metals IRAs Stock brokers and investment advisors typically won’t mention it (for reasons described by Money Metals columnist Guy Christopher), but it is simple to own something other than the run-of-the-mill paper assets they are paid so handsomely to sell into your ...
Views: 1782 - Thinking like a Millionaire: How to Invest in Real Estate - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2016 from Lucas ThomasMany people fail to see that skills fade, but assets are forever. They don’t know their entire financial education in their lives is completely WRONG! Too many people believe that a good job, good skills, and a positive attitude will make them great wealth. The problem is that it just ...
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