The entire world is changing at a pace faster than it ever has in history. There are things to consider in this day and age that nobody has ever had to think on before. These include the idea of a digital legacy. Did you ever consider what will happen with your email accounts, social media, [...]
One of the key things that makes aging more difficult is the fact that we tend to lose touch with the things that are going on in the world. That doesn’t necessarily mean current events — one can watch the evening news for that. It means current social trends, and the ways people connect as [...]
Almost everyone looks forward to retirement. We’ve sort of turned it into a legend of living a life of leisure and enjoying our golden years, and in truth, it can be that way. However, there’s a lot of planning and choices to make when you get there, and you’ll want to make sure everything is [...]
It doesn’t matter how old you are, exercise is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As you get older, it’s even more vital to your longevity. However, seniors can’t always do the kinds of high-impact aerobics and weight training in which younger people engage, and they need to pursue a different routine of health and [...]
Planning for the future isn’t something many people think about. This is especially true when you’re planning for your twilight years. No one wants to face mortality, but being prepared for it can make those elder years far more pleasant and stress-free, and it doesn’t take much to accomplish. Explore those aspects of your future [...]
With the ever-rising cost of living, more and more people are working later into their lives, which is what makes early retirement such an unfortunate circumstance. Being forced into early retirement can be one of the most stressful times in your life, throwing you into economic turmoil and possibly leaving you confused as to how [...]
When it’s almost time for the year to change, many of us start planning our resolutions for personal improvement and empowerment. Although there are a lot of things you could do in 2017 to improve your life, the most important New Year’s Resolution for seniors across the country should be to finally take control of [...]
When you reach age 65, you have to make one of the most important decisions of your life: which Medicare plan you want to sign up for. Many people make the mistake of thinking that Medicare is a free blanket that everyone automatically gets at a certain age, but nothing could be further from the [...]
Turning 65 years old means several things. It’s the legal retirement age, when you become eligible for federal retirement benefits. It’s also the year when you can sign up for Medicare coverage. Unlike what the media would have you believe, Medicare is neither free nor automatic, and it takes great planning to make sure you [...]
If you are getting ready to retire or have recently retired, you may be nervous about having enough money. Long gone are the days of working your entire life for an employer who would provide you with a pension for the rest of your days. Now you need to think ahead and do a lot [...]
