3 Unique Hobbies for Retirees to Try
Retirement is a golden period of life, brimming with opportunities for exploring new hobbies and revisiting old ones. Maybe you’re interested in exploring model trains. Maybe you’re looking to travel the world. This phase affords retirees the time and freedom to dive into activities that can enrich their lives both mentally and physically. Three hobbies […]
How to Up Your Golf Game in Retirement
Golf is a rewarding and challenging activity that can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages, including retirees. It’s not just a game but an opportunity to stay physically active, mentally stimulated, and socially engaged. If you’re looking to get better scores out on the green, try out these key tips and strategies. Stretch and […]
Are You Planning to Work Longer or in Retirement? Know These Four Rules
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. It’s typically longer and more active, doesn’t start at the same age for everyone, and could involve paid work. Not everyone’s retirement will look the same, and it doesn’t have to. Maybe you’ll transition to part-time before fully retiring, or maybe you’re looking forward to a second career […]
The Benefits of Gardening
Fall is harvest time. Pumpkins, squash, and apples fill grocery stores, and if you have a garden, your own produce might be ready to pick. Of course, not everyone has a garden – gardening can be too time-consuming for people who work full-time or travel frequently. But, one of the great things about retirement is having […]
The 1964 World’s Fair: How Does Yesterday Compare to Today?
The 1964 World’s Fair opened in New York City, bringing modern marvels to the thousands who visited. Many of the exhibits presented what life could be like in the future, showing new technologies that everyone might have someday. Let’s look back at the 1964 World’s Fair and see how yesterday compares to today. It’s a […]
Three Things to Scrap In Retirement
Successful people are ambitious and disciplined. They set big goals and focus on achieving them over the course of a long career or a lifetime. Many people also have high-flying goals for their personal life– run a marathon, hike Mt. Everest, etc. There are people who assume they’ll cross many of them off their bucket […]
Your Retirement Should Be What You Want It to Be
For decades you’ve done what’s expected of you – work hard for a living, take care of your loved ones, and often forgo putting yourself first. That all changes in retirement. Whether you’re traveling, volunteering, taking up new hobbies, or relaxing with friends and family, retirement is a time to unwind and do something you […]
3 Ways Life Could Be Different In 2050
2050 seems like a long time away, but 2019 seemed far away in 1989. Back then, did you think a cell phone would fit into your pocket? Or that you could shout at Alexa to order you more paper towels without getting off the couch? Technology has transformed the way that we live over the […]
Get Active and Stay Active
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us, but it can be hard to commit to when our normal routines are disrupted. Over the course of a career spent working countless hours and long nights, we may have gotten somewhat out of shape, and this trend is likely to continue if we’re stuck inside […]
How America’s Aging Population Will Shape the Future
By the year 2035, Americans 65 and older are expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in our country’s history. In just 10 years, people over 60 will make up the largest consumer market segment and hold a majority of the wealth. In a culture that tends to glorify youth and doesn’t […]