FOR THOSE WHO ARE 55 AND ABOVE
- My unbiased and comprehensive take on retirement planning
- My unbiased and comprehensive take on retirement planning. Part II
- My unbiased and comprehensive take on retirement planning. Part III
- Mortgage Pay-Off Debate
- The Estate Plan and Your Spouse & Children
- What I’ve learned about the good, the bad, and the ugly Annuities
- HEALTHIER LIFE
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Since you have been curious what “55+” is about, I assume you have crossed the line of 55 years young (or old, depending on how you feel about your current age), and either are getting ready for retirement or have already switched your life to 100% personal.
I am a semi-retired guy who enjoys having an extra nine hours of personal life and “seven Saturdays a week”.
For many people who have experienced the same, retirement is not as enjoyable as they had dreamed.
It could happen for different reasons. Some retirees have not saved enough and must live on a tighter budget; others drive themselves crazy because there is nothing to do; some have health issues; others must care for elderly parents, which is much less enjoyable than spending time with their grandkids.
Malcolm Forbes, the well-known publisher of Forbes magazine, once said: “Retirement kills more people than hard work ever did.”
If you want to avoid the fate of those who made wrong choices on the way to retirement and did not plan, this blog category is for you.
While retirement is about slowing down, it shouldn’t be about stopping completely. Instead of rocking chairs, many guys don’t want to sit around and watch how life goes by. These days, retirement can last 15, 20, 30 years, or more. That’s plenty of time to travel…learn a new skill or new language…move overseas…enjoy your hobby…live the life you have always dreamed of.
With “seven Saturdays a week”, a whole new world of opportunities, adventure, and possibilities opens up to you. Consider it the beginning of a new and exciting life. If you want to experience that excitement, do not be passive. You should plan – something that many folks either don’t know how to do or refuse to prepare for the future.
As a result, they hate retirement. And that feeling does not help to live longer.
Whether you are planning for your golden years or are already there, this blog will provide you with plenty of helpful information. Just stick with me!
I will attempt to assist you in several areas, including budget planning, activity planning, overseeing retirement, healthcare (including Medicare), and any related topics (such as tips and useful links).