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Today's senior residences are bustling hotbeds of activity and energy, offering more options for fun and healthful recreation.
Forget the old-fashioned senior community that offered little more than a tired-looking swimming pool, a weedy shuffleboard court, and a weekly shuttle bus to the supermarket.
Today's retirement communities are bustling hotbeds of activity and energy, offering more options for fun and healthful recreation than many resorts.
Cutting a few corners can add up to real savings.
Now is definitely the time to figure out how you can save a dime—or, better yet, 500. Think of it like this: If you can hold on to just $50 a week, in one year you would save $2,600, which is a decent sum to feather your nest egg with. But if your budget is already tight, you're probably wondering what you can do to set side such an amount.
Growing older is no longer the inevitable decline that yesterday’s seniors accepted, often with resignation. Today’s boomers have rewritten the book on healthy living.
As of January 2011, 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day. That's one every eight seconds. By 2030, boomers will be 78 million strong. It's not surprising a cohort this large is redefining what healthy aging means.
While there are many variations on the theme, boomers' vision of healthy living has several common elements.
Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy your golden years? Avoid these destinations at all costs.
When you're looking for a location to retire, you probably have a long list of criteria: prices you can afford, proximity to your children, and a climate that's just right. After all, this is where you're going to live out your golden years. But all too often, retirees overlook several important factors—and wind up making the wrong move.
You've got a financial plan for your golden years. What about a fitness plan?
Odds are, if you're 50 or older, you know you should be exercising. But in all likelihood, you're probably spending more time on the couch or in the car than on the treadmill or hiking trail.
Only just over one-fourth of the 50-plus crowd are engaged in some type of physical activity in their leisure time, including 29.
As you age, your body doesn't stay the same. Neither should your diet.
When you think about aging well, wrinkle creams, exercise programs and even plastic surgery probably come to mind. But if you really want to make sure you're able to enjoy those later years, experts say you've also got to know something about fine-tuning your diet.
Learn about the key factors that will help you determine when you can set off on the road to retirement.
Have you spent your entire working life dreaming of the time you could retire to worry-free, unscheduled existence? If so, it's important to remember that retirement isn't always that simple. It an emotional, financial, and physical change—and is not a decision that should be taken lightly.
Our expert weighs in on when and how to think about estate planning.
Q: I keep hearing about the need to have an estate plan. I'm fairly young, with two small children. Isn't estate planning for those nearing retirement and advanced age?
A: Contrary to popular belief, estate planning isn't just important for the elderly; it's a necessity for people of all ages, and as a parent, it's especially crucial for you.
