_ Money Matters Retirement Is Retirement Cancer of the Soul? By article Is retirement the American Dream? Or the promise that those now under forty will never see fulfilled? Or is the … Read More→
Aging Well Loneliness Money Matters Pets Retirement Spiritual Health Retirement DoesnΓÇÖt Have to Be Lonely: 9 Great Ways to Stay Connected By article Retirement can be a difficult time as you adjust to a new life away from the 9-to-5 grind youΓÇÖre used … Read More→
Retirement Avoiding a Government Head Fake on Retirement Savings By article A government rule on retirement savings may be tricking retirees into looking at their financial situations all wrong, says a … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement Medical Costs and Retirement: The Facts By article ΓÇ£Growing old ainΓÇÖt for sissies.ΓÇ¥ ┬á- Bette Davis Ms. Davis was right. Between the stiffness, sore joints and pains that … Read More→
_ Retirement Why The Retirement Age Should Be Raised Even More By article Researchers say that the age to receive full Social Security benefits should be closer to 70. But that might not … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement Five Crucial Steps to Take Before Retirement By article Randy and Todd Martin are a father and son team who, after working together for more than┬á 18 years,┬á decided … Read More→
_ Retirement The ΓÇ£IΓÇÖm Spending It AllΓÇ¥ Retirement Plan By article I watched my 96-year-old mother as she napped in the comfortable nursing home. I couldnΓÇÖt help but think of how … Read More→
Mentally Challenging Job = Sharp Mind After Retirement By article A mentally demanding job may seem stressful but data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study show that you’re probably doing you brain a favor in the long run.
_ Retirement Why I'm Taking Early Retirement By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood For me, the sixties are more fabulous than the fifties. For one thing, beginning at age 59 1/2, as a sneak preview, you can access your IRA savings – if you have any -- with no penalty other than the regular tax (do it before and you’re hit with an additional 10 percent penalty). At age 62 you can apply to receive early Social Security benefits. At 65, we have Medicare and can perhaps drop our expensive healthcare insurance if we’ve been paying privately – depending on who is elected and what happens in Congress.
_ Indoor Garden Fail By Jane Farrell blog IΓÇÖm a pretty good gardener when it comes to outdoor plants. I can grow tomatoes, apples, blueberries and asparagus. I […]
_ Medicare To Fix Medicare Spending, Prevent Fractures Among Aging Americans By Jane Farrell article As the White House and Congress prepare for negotiations over the budget and U.S. debt ceiling, there has been a … Read More→
_ Money Matters Annuities: The Swiss Army Knife of Personal Finance By Jane Farrell article When IΓÇÖm asked if an annuity is a good buy, I reply: it all depends on your situation and your … Read More→
_ Attention Snorkelers By Jane Farrell blog For a treat, and as a celebration of my husbandΓÇÖs retirement we splurged and booked 5 days at the Waikoloa […]
_ Money Matters Long-Term-Care Insurance via an Annuity Has Many Pros, Some Cons By Jane Farrell article Long-term care–whether at home, in assisted living or in a nursing home, costs a lotΓÇöespecially if it continues for years. … Read More→
_ Money Matters An Income Annuity with a Time Limit Can Be a Great Solution By Jane Farrell article Immediate income annuities with a lifetime payout are popular for a good reason. By providing immediate monthly income thatΓÇÖs guaranteed … Read More→
_ The Risk of Generosity By Jane Farrell article Older adults’ willingness to give away money is associated with decreased cognitive function, according to a study published in the … Read More→
_ Money Matters How To Shop for a Fixed-Rate Annuity So YouΓÇÖll Get the Best Deal By Jane Farrell article One annuity may pay more than twice as much as much as a similar oneΓÇöcomparison websites make shopping easy. If … Read More→
_ Dance like no one is watching (Hint: move away from your picture window) By Jane Farrell blog I was a flop at ballet. I knew it at 10, my teacher knew it when all the little pink […]