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A Checklist for a Successful Cookout
Organizing a successful cookout can be a fun but challenging task. Here's some great advice to ensure your event runs smoothly and is a hit with your guests. Preparation is Key Firstly, make sure you put in the effort to prepare. Decide on the [...]
What is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?
At the most basic level, a real estate investment trust is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate.[1] They allow people to invest in a trust that then purchases a direct ownership stake in real estate properties. The investor then has [...]
Summer Fun for Retirees
Embracing an active lifestyle during the golden years is both rewarding and beneficial for overall health. As the summer season unfolds, it offers retirees an opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that not only keep them physically active but also stimulate their [...]
How to Achieve Financial Freedom
The difficult thing about “financial freedom” as a concept is that many people define it in a vague way. Most people think of it as not having to worry about money and being able to have the things they want without having to scrimp [...]
The Snowbird Lifestyle: Pros and Cons
The snowbird lifestyle has become increasingly popular among retirees in recent years. This lifestyle involves spending the winter months in a warmer climate and returning home for the summer. There are a few important pros and cons of this lifestyle to consider before trying [...]
Defined-Benefit vs. Defined-Contribution Plans
The following two types of retirement savings methods may sound similar, but there are a lot of important differences that might be useful for you to know if you’re looking to get a better understanding of what retirement might look like for you. Defined-Benefit [...]
Remembering Simpler Times to Live a Better Future
For many retirees, reminiscing about their childhood can be a soothing and nostalgic experience. It's a journey back to simpler times when life was less complicated and technology had not yet permeated every aspect of living. Let's take a walk down memory lane and [...]
Inflation May Finally Be Slowing Down!
Inflation has been a hot-button issue in finance and politics lately. You may have noticed changes in inflation yourself if you went to buy something and it was much more expensive than you expected. Eggs are a great example of this.[1] In 2022 the [...]
Films About Age and Family
As retirees look for ways to stay entertained and engaged, movies provide a fantastic option for a fun and relaxing pastime. With a plethora of genres, themes, and characters, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some recent films that retirees will [...]
