Growing tired of being retired? Maybe it’s time you tried unretirement. Before you dismiss the idea, know that “unretirement” is definitely a trend, as this recent NextAvenue article explains. A significant number of men and women who had “officially” retired, some during the COVID pandemic, have in recent years made a steady return back to … Read more
In spite of year-to-year variations, it’s safe to say that most Americans are living longer than ever before. Late last year, CNN reported that U.S. life expectancy had “rebounded” and is now close to the level it had reached before the COVID-19 pandemic. The average American can be expected to live 79.4 years, a figure … Read more
For years now we’ve all heard about what’s often called “the great wealth transfer.” It’s a combination of demographics and economics. As the baby boom generation passes from the scene in the next decade or three, all the accumulated wealth which this huge cohort of the population has amassed from a booming stock market, a … Read more
These days, massive data breaches seem to happen with depressing regularity. From cell phone companies to healthcare providers, hackers and data thieves are penetrating so-called iron-clad security barriers and routinely stealing the data of tens of millions of American citizens. It’s only a matter of time, experts warn, before some of that sensitive data is … Read more
Here at the Blog, we do our best to keep readers informed about issues related to retirement and aging. We also seek – in an intensely politicized environment – to avoid partisanship. We recognize that “retirement planning” is a bipartisan exercise, and we know that our readers and radio listeners represent the full range of … Read more
“All the lonely people – where do they all come from?” So sang the Beatles way back when, in their hit song, “Eleanor Rigby.” That was almost six decades ago. Today, if we look around at our hyper-connected world, we’re left with an ironic observation: the average person today is lonelier than was the case … Read more
Have you ever stopped to think that retirement happens in phases? Today we’re considering an article that suggests there are actually four phases of retirement, and each one demands a certain degree of preparation. The idea of phases of retirement makes sense to us, and we think it will resonate with you as well. If … Read more
If you’re on the threshold of retirement, one of the great challenges is determining how much money you’re actually going to need to live on. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a retirement crystal ball – something that would allow you to peer into the future in order to figure out how financially secure you’ll … Read more
By now we should all be aware that scam artists and fraudsters have no conscience. These bottom-dwellers routinely target the most vulnerable and the most trusting among us, including grandparents, single seniors, and people with the beginning of cognitive decline. Now, thanks to exposés like this 2023 article from the NextAvenue website, we’re reminded of … Read more
Are you a wealthy person? Most of us will answer that question based on our own assessment of our finances. For the majority of us, the definition of “wealth” equals one thing: money. But that definition may be far too narrow, and discovering the different types of “wealth” might help us all live happier and … Read more
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