For many of us, the transition from a typically packed work week to retired life can be a dramatic shift in our routine. While we may look forward to not having to worry about any stressors in our former workplace, the question remains as to what this next chapter of
How much do you know about your personality type? If you’d like to learn a bit more about what helps you move forward and what pushes your button, you may feel tempted to do a personality test. There are several prominent methodologies out there with the Myers-Briggs personality test being the
When you’re in your 50s, thoughts of the need for long-term health care and what you’re going to do when you’re unable to take care of yourself may not be high on the agenda. Your 50s, on the other hand, are a great time to start making plans. Before you
Although you are happy that you have found a job opportunity abroad, you also feel terrible because you know that you are leaving your loved ones behind. You are saying goodbye to the place you have called home for several years. When you finally arrive in the new country where
As we begin to age, we often have very different goals and daily habits than we did when we were younger. However, many of us are stuck in our ways and have a hard time making major changes in life. If you’re feeling like you could use a change of
Five years ago, Gloria faced a long road to recovery. Her doctors told her she might never walk, drive or live independently again due to health complications. They had considered amputating her legs. “When the doctors told me that I couldn’t do these things again, it was like fire in
Many future and current retirees see the ability to travel as one of the main advantages of retirement. It’s often the thing people look forward to most, keeping lists of all the dream destinations to visit once a full time is no longer on the cards. If this sounds like
While 50 might be the new 40, there are still some important factors to think about once you hit the milestone. Every decade you enter will offer its own set of challenges and will result in different priorities, so it often helps to be prepared for any eventuality. If you
As men approach their sunset years, a substantial number tend to give up on their appearance. With crow’s feet, sagging skin and graying hair, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought that soon you will start looking like your father. Be that as it may, being 50+
Planning for retirement can be overwhelming with so many things to check off of your list. When to retire? Where to safely leave your investments? With so many pieces of the puzzle to factor in, retirement planning tends to be done in a piecemeal fashion or put on the back
How we view growing old impacts how we age. Researchers report that older adults with a positive view of aging recover from injury and illness faster, drive more safely, eat better, and show stronger brain function, to name only a few benefits. Rejecting negative stereotypes and forming positive views of
People underestimate what their costs of living in retirement will be in three critical ways: 1. Assuming you’ll spend less in retirement than while working: “The majority of people have never really sat down and calculated what they’ll need every month,” Pamela says. “You need to be comprehensive in listing
When a man retires, his wife gets twice the husband but only half the income. – Chi Chi Rodriguez Finally the day we’ve been working toward arrived. Both of us retired. Ever since I left the workforce ten years ago we’ve dreamed of the days when my husband would join me. Leisurely days
Seniors may be statistically less likely to be victims of a violent crime than younger age groups, but the fallout of a violent crime against a senior can be much more devastating. Reaction times are reduced as we age, and seniors may not have optimal health, so a physical attack
It turns out, turning 55 is just the start of a whole new adventure. Continuing to live an active, social lifestyle is important, and PulteGroup’s Del Webb team knows that. Del Webb is the pioneer in active adult communities and America’s leading builder of new homes targeted to pre-retirement and
With retirement savings among Americans at an all-time low, more and more baby boomers are redefining their retirement. In a new report, the editors at InternationalLiving.com have pinned down nine different, proven ways U.S. retirees are shaping their own paths overseas—from opting to retire early in a low-cost locale to
Throughout life, priorities change and what may have been important back in your younger years is possibly a figment of your imagination now. As you mature, not only do these areas of your life start to change but also some aspects might become less significant than others as you make
By Caitlin Evans— Aging includes a lot of changes that impact everything from appearance to mental and physical abilities. It is no wonder why we sometimes try so hard to hold on to the things we consider familiar. One of the biggest changes often imposed on seniors is living in
By Nazareen Heazle, Editorial Director, International Living— A new report from International Living pinpoints the top 6 retirement havens around the world where it’s easiest to “fit in”. IL’s Annual Global Retirement Index 2018 ranks and rates 24 countries across 12 categories, including “fitting in,” which considers the character of
By Sarah McMeekin– According to a study by FreddieMac, by 2020, more than 5 million adults over the age of 55 plan to rent their next residence. Why? Because moving to a maintenance-free home can both reduce living expenses and free up funds to be invested in other areas of
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