Archive for February, 2012

Great Vacations in Your Own Backyard

Hi Folks,

If you have been reading my blog for very long you know that I’m a fan of “Staycations” – taking vacations close to home: ( http://www.retirement-on-a-budget.com/staycations-stress-free-relaxing-money-saving-and-fun/.htm) (http://www.retirement-on-a-budget.com/staycations-for-broke-retirees/.htm).
Staycations are great for almost everyone but especially for retirees (and families) that are watching their money.

As it’s almost vacation time again (and for some of us it is already here ), it’s time to start dreaming about and planning your vacations. But with gas prices headed for $4.00 a gallon vacationing close to home doesn’t seem like such a bad idea. And that is where staycations enter the picture.

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How about a “Golden Girls” Lifestyle in Your Golden Years?

Hi Folks,

Here is a unique thought on solving the housing question for single seniors, live like the Golden Girls – share a home.

A few years ago some very good single friends of mine talked about sharing a home in their golden years. It sounded like a good idea but I knew the ladies well enough to know that they were toooo different to live together for any length of time let alone all of the rest of their lives. And their idea passed by the wayside as they drifted apart.

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12 Tips For Staying Young At Heart

Hi Folks,

I have a great article for you today. One that should inspire, encourage and motivate you to feel absolutely wonderful. Note that I said should; Barbara Berezowski tells us how to be young at heart but it’s up to each of us to apply these “young at heart” tips to our lives.

Want to feel good about yourself? Want to be inspired and inspire others? Want to have a great day? Read Barbara’s article below and start applying these tips to your life today.

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Enjoy Your Coffee – It Is Good for you. Really!

Hi Folks,

It’s morning as I am putting this post together and as is normal for me, my coffee mug is close at hand. What would morning be without coffee?

Coffee has been my drink of choice since my late teens and you wouldn’t believe the number of times folks have told me that coffee is  bad for my health. Well, I have been vindicated . In recent months more and more information has surfaced, proclaiming coffee is actually good for us.

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Maximize Your Retirement Income

Hi Folks,

The following article is mostly for folks that are still working and trying to maximize their retirement savings. And I’m here to tell you that if you are pre-retirement concentrating on putting every cent possible into your retirement account is the most important job you have and, probably, the most difficult. But if retirement is your goal then a serious retirement saving and investing program is an absolute must.  Take it from a retiree!    

And if you have family or friends that are planning their retirement, print out the following article for them or hit the Share button below and send them a copy.  You don’t have to read a 500 page book to get started on a serious retirement savings program.

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Got the Blues? Eat a Banana.

Hi Folks,

A recent article in Bottom Line/Personal ( Feeling Blue? Try Bananas -http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/diet-a-exercise/feeling-blue-try-bananas) reports that bananas help fight depression and mentions a couple other benefits such as fighting heartburn. So I thought I would look into this a bit further and pass the results along to you.

Well, I can tell you that there are a multitude of reports and study results out there on the healthy benefits of eating bananas. Most of the reports, articles and advice contain the same basic information and it all confirms that bananas are good for you and that they can help you fight depression.

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Retirement Party on A Budget

Hi Folks,

Want to hear some real horror stories about party planning? Ask folks that have planned a retirement party.

For some reason retirement parties have a tendency to get out of hand – a lot out of hand.

Like for wedding parties, the invitation list gets out of hand – quick!

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5 Golden Rules For Things To Do In Retirement

Stay Happy and Healthy in Retirement-Discover Your Purpose

Hi Folks,

Having a purpose in life is essential for a happy, healthy retirement!!! No questions, no arguments, no debate. It is just a simple,  irrefutable fact.

But a sad fact is that many people live their entire lives and never discover the importance of having a purpose or never finding one. Of course, as Carol Barrett points out in her article below, many of us were given a purpose when we were young whether we knew it or not, whether we liked it or not, or whether we fulfilled it or not. 

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