Retirement

"Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway." - Unknown Some retirees may have seen their travel plans stalled out in the past couple of years due to COVID and COVID-related restrictions, but many are beginning to feel better about traveling this year and want to get out on the open road.[1] Road trips are a classic vacation style and a great alternative to large crowds and international travel. With so many amazing sites to see in the United States, there is sure to be something for [...]

By the year 2035, Americans 65 and older are expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in our country’s history.[1] In a culture that tends to glorify youth and doesn't know how to handle older American's problems, this will mean some major changes. Whether it's through celebrities who refuse to retire, retirees who experience wanderlust and make travel a priority, or those who prioritize retiring early to enjoy their time, this generation will influence culture and the future of retirement. Baby Boomers Will Re-Define Retirement Baby Boomers have been re-defining American culture [...]

As summer draws to a close, we might be planning our last trip to the beach or a favorite weekend destination. Whether you choose to enjoy the long summer days by lounging around with a good book or doing something a little more physically taxing, summer is a special time that we've cherished since childhood. We may feel nostalgic about summer because, as kids, it was a time that signified our freedom – no school, no homework, and lots of time outside. Even now, summer can provide a break from the usual grind, especially if [...]

Aim to retire to something, not just from something. Retirement is the beginning of a new stage of life that can be active and fulfilling if we do it right. We can learn a lot about how to do this from George Washington and his farewell address:I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free government, the ever-favorite object of my heart, and the happy reward, as I [...]

Do you plan on taking a vacation this summer? After forgoing travel for over a year, many people are planning trips this summer. If you do, there are many ways you can optimize your experience by using your phone. Your phone can be pretty much whatever you want it to be on vacation – a notepad, a map, even a flashlight. Here are four ways to use your phone on vacation. Make Lists Before you start your journey, you’ll have to pack. Maybe you already have a list you consult, or you make a mental [...]

Do you think your retirement will look exactly like your parent's retirement? The answer is probably "no," and hopefully, it's "it will look even better." Retirement is changing, and it's important to think about what you want in retirement and how you'll afford it. Here are four retirement lifestyle predictions. More People Will Be “Pulled” into Retirement Than “Pushed” Older workers can sometimes find themselves “pushed” out of the workforce sooner than they anticipated by layoffs and age discrimination. However, it may be that more people voluntarily enter retirement earlier to spend more time with [...]