Most baby boomers aren’t yet retired but a lot are and what’s more, all of us are closer to retirement than we are to the birth of our careers. So we think this piece by Phoenix’s Barry Duke might be helpful: 5 Unique Hobbies & Activities For Vivacious Baby Boomer Retirees. Without kids to raise and […]

Here’s something that ought to get your attention: “Your Household Clutter Is Costing You a Bundle.” That comes from award-winning journalist Nancy Fitzgerald, who wrote a very helpful piece for our friends at NextAvenue.org in which she offers six ways to get organized and, she says, put cash in your pocket. 1. Pile, don’t file. […]

Saving 15% of your income for retirement is a worthy financial goal, but it’s not easy to accomplish. The demands of day-to-day life can sometimes make saving any amount of money a challenge. Here are some ideas for making room in your budget to save enough without living like a monk. Cut out fees It’s […]

Spending time with a dog or cat—or even a goldfish!—can make you happier and healthier. Mood Just half an hour with a pooch can trigger your noggin to release brain chemicals linked to happiness. (Bonus: The pup gets the same feel-good lift!) Pet therapy with cats can also help ease the blues. Kitty owners can […]

When you no longer need to live near your job, a world of possibilities opens up. Relocating can sometimes save you money if you can  find more affordable housing and lower your tax bill. Residing near friends and your children and grandchildren can also play a role in your retirement happiness. And you are finally free […]

Everything you eat and drink contributes to the way you look, and the best news is that eating your way to a youthful glow has never been easier or more delicious! Start by nourishing your body with anti-aging superstars like berries, cucumber, watermelon, and tomatoes, and you’ll quickly look and feel healthy, happy, and more […]

Here are three ways baby boomers are not properly planning for their retirement, and how they can fix things before it’s too late. 1. Not efficiently planning for health care costs in retirement A 65-year-old couple retiring today could easily face more than $615,000 in combined Medicare premiums and health care costs over the next […]

You can better your memory when you put your mind to it. Researchers recently found that when people used strategies from 23 of the world’s most successful memory athletes, the rookies “more than doubled their performance on certain tests, such as memorizing a random list of words, in just six weeks,” says study coauthor Boris […]

If the hype around Pumpkin Spice Lattes is any indication, we are all ready to take the plunge into fall food trends. Luckily a lot of them are a whole lot healthier than the sugar-loaded calorie bomb that has a special place in every sweater-lovers’ heart. To the contrary, fall produce is chock full of […]

Reading under poor lighting conditions is a common problem not only for reading menus, but also for reading in bed, or seeing small type in a poorly lit space. It isn’t meant as a challenge — the waiter wants to be liked. But to diners of a certain age, the server’s question sounds like a […]