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14 09, 2020

3 Trends to Keep an Eye On When Planning for Retirement
3 Trends to Keep an Eye On When Planning for Retirement

3 Trends to Keep an Eye On When Planning for Retirement

BML Wealth Marketing2023-12-19T21:01:09-08:00September 14, 2020|Retirement|

If you’re just trying to get through the present, you’re not alone. But, that doesn’t mean you can forget to look to the future and prepare for challenges you could face. There are indications that we could see higher taxes in the future, more market volatility, and continuing low interest rates. Here are three trends to keep an eye on when planning for retirement. A Large National Debt New data from the Congressional Budget Office shows that the national debt is expected to be greater than the size of America’s economy[1]. This hasn’t happened since [...]

7 08, 2020

3 Ways to Create Your Own Blue Zone
3 Ways to Create Your Own Blue Zone

3 Ways to Create Your Own Blue Zone

BML Wealth Marketing2020-08-07T15:11:54-07:00August 7, 2020|Lifestyle, Retirement, Retirement Goals|

Have you heard of “Blue Zones”? No, they’re not places where everyone is a Democrat. They’re places in the world where there is an unusually high number of people living into their 90’s and even 100’s. These populations are known for maintaining good health well into old age. It’s not that they have special technologies, or the best doctors, or special genes – it’s thought to be their lifestyle. “Blue Zones” are found all around the world: The Italian island of Sardinia, Okinawa in Japan, and Loma Linda in California were the first to be [...]

17 07, 2020

4 Fun and Affordable Retirement Activities
4 Fun and Affordable Retirement Activities

4 Fun and Affordable Retirement Activities

BML Wealth Marketing2020-07-17T00:18:35-07:00July 17, 2020|Lifestyle, Retirement|

Entering retirement can mean a dramatic shift in lifestyle, but luckily there is plenty of time for new or old hobbies. Remember, you’re not just retiring from something, you’re retiring to something. The “what” is up to you, and there are many options other than expensive hobbies. Here are four fun and affordable retirement activities. Volunteering Few things are as fulfilling and stimulating as doing good deeds around the local community. Activities include walking animals at the local shelter, assisting at a hospital, tutoring and mentoring, or volunteering at a local non-profit. Most cities and [...]

19 12, 2019

The Rising Cost of Healthcare in Retirement
The Rising Cost of Healthcare in Retirement

The Rising Cost of Healthcare in Retirement

BML Wealth Marketing2020-03-05T09:32:28-08:00December 19, 2019|Retirement|

We know life is like a box of chocolates – but what about retirement? Do you really know what it holds, or how much it will cost? It’s easy to budget based on your current lifestyle, but what about anticipating major unexpected costs? The truth is that as you get older, it’s likely you’ll have to spend more on healthcare. But the truth is also that there are things you can do to plan ahead for this. We always hear that healthcare costs are rising and Americans are living longer, so why not take these [...]

4 08, 2019

Travel in Retirement Without Overspending
Travel in Retirement Without Overspending

Travel in Retirement Without Overspending

BML Wealth Marketing2020-03-05T09:33:27-08:00August 4, 2019|Retirement, Traveling|

So you want to become a world traveler in retirement, but you’re also a responsible person who knows they need to support themselves for the next 30 years. You can take advantage of your newfound free time in retirement and rethink your destinations to maximize value. With careful compromise and some creativity, you could fulfill your dreams of travel in retirement without overspending. Setting a travel budget is one of the rules of retirement to consider, especially if you want to take advantage of your abundance of free time and make multiple, or extended trips. [...]