Always fun to compare yourself to others. Are you a spending savant or a spending savage? Let’s find out! Start by comparing your expenses to the national average and look for improvements by spending category. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics publishes monster-sized tables that show every kind of information about household income and expenses. […]
At one time or another, everyone has reason to feel isolated within their surroundings. Sometimes, people purposely isolate themselves to get the quiet time they need to focus and concentrate. Other times it is the circumstance, such as being the caregiver for a loved one, that causes isolation. People who seek isolation usually do not […]
Our previous blog post focused on housing as a solution to healthcare challenges. We touched on the stakeholders – insurance, long-term care stakeholders, policy leaders, health professionals, construction industry to name a few. Well it may go without saying but the actual consumers of these services, the aging population, should be invested if they aren’t […]
Retirement triggers an avalanche of change. So why would you voluntarily make the leap out of a known place into an unknown? What if you can no longer stay in that place? What if someone else or some circumstance force you to move, change, or grow? How do you know you are ready and able […]
Have you been peeking? Checking your investments. Such fun. With just a click or two, you can see what’s up and what’s down. The bright green confirming your choices, stoking mirages of early retirement, days on the beach and freedom moving closer. The panicky red graphs conjuring temporary despair, years more of daily grind and […]
Carmel-by-the-Sea & Big Sur, California, USA (6/8-11/2021) Beautiful Charming Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of the loveliest seaside towns in America with its storybook cottage-style homes, quaint Bed and Breakfasts, unique boutique stores and good restaurants with warm decor, Victorian buildings and tree-shaded streets, and stunning gardens everywhere. Joy for the soul! Charming Fairytale Architecture […]
Big Sur & Monterey, California, USA (6/10/2021) Big Sur Pat at Big Sur River Inn Located just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Big Sur is one of the most dramatically beautiful drives in the United States! Exceptionally beautiful rugged ocean coastline, amazing ancient redwood forests, and interesting attractions make for an unforgettable experience. Along the way, you […]
One of the many blessings of retirement is the opportunity to help out my son and daughter-in-law. Now that I’m retired, whenever they need a Nana to “stand in the gap” they know they can call. If my schedule is open, I’m there! As working parents and with all of the transitions associated with virtual […]
Often, people think about work and retirement as two opposite sides of a coin. It does not need to be one or the other. Sometimes, people wish to continue earning money in retirement. This can be a helpful way to assist with your growing needs at this stage. About Aging Parents has plenty of great […]
Heroes are the ones who have courage to be different, to change status quo, stand for something and start a movement that uplifts and inspires others. Heroes are not born. Heroism is not inherited or something you can purchase. SHEroes and heroes evolve from struggles, and trials, and awareness. Loubna Zarrou was shy, introverted, and […]
