U.S. News & World Report
On Retirement: 7 Secrets to a Happy Retirement
Some folks transition seamlessly into a happy retirement and get right to the business of enjoying their new lives. But other people have a tougher time entering the retirement years. Some of these folks may wonder whether they are really cut out for retirement at all. Here are seven traits happy retirees share.
2010-07-20
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U.S. News & World Report
On Retirement: How Much Money Do You Need To Retire Overseas?
Don’t worry about how much money is enough to buy you the retirement life you want in a new country. Instead, figure how much money you have for retirement.
2010-07-19
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Forbes
The Millionaire's Retirement Plan
It's not impossible to retire with $1 million, but it does take timing, luck and commitment.
2010-07-02
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U.S. News & World Report
Retire in the U.S.A. as Cheaply as Abroad
Many people retire abroad because of the low cost of living. But retirees that relocate to a low cost area of the U.S. can have similar expense levels to those living abroad.
2010-07-02
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U.S. News & World Report
Big Makeovers at Retirement Communities
Retirement communities are expanding services, often to non-residents, as they seek to combat the lingering effects of a serious recession and devise ways to broaden their appeal to potential new residents. Broader fitness and health programs can be seen at many communities. Major changes have been made in dining facilities and meal plans, providing residents with more choices over what, when, and where they have their meals.
2010-06-28
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MSN - Money
5 cheap places to retire in the US
An expert offers his top picks, taking costs, culture and access to medical care into consideration. Also: How you can find your own 'best place.'
2010-06-25
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Cincinnati (OH) WCPO
Baby boomers look for new housing options
It’s another sign of the times in the ever-changing real estate market. As baby boomers reach their golden years, developers are rushing to fill the need for more ranch condominium-style living.
2010-06-21
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U.S. News & World Report
Consider a Part-Time Retirement Abroad
There are plenty of drawbacks to permanently exiting the United States in retirement. ... On the other hand, if you spend half the year some place where the cost of living is significantly reduced and rent out your U.S. home while you're away, your retirement funds could expand accordingly. Retirement could go from a source of concern to a cause for excitement.
2010-06-21
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Miami (FL) Herald
Baby boomers juggle caring for kids and parents
With its many multigenerational families, South Florida is at the center of an explosion in middle-age people caring for their children and their aging parents.
2010-06-20
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Collingwood (Ontario, Canada) Enterprise Bulletin
Tips and tricks: Think positively about aging
Aging is a natural part of life that begins the minute we are born. Early in life, aging is considered positive and we call it "growing," but later on, we tend to look at it more negatively. Internationally recognized author and boomer expert PJ Wade believes that one way to improve our overall well-being is to change the way we think about aging.
2010-06-16
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Housing Watch
Will Senior Housing Sales Help Revive the Market?
In any given year, about 12 percent of 55-and-older households change homes, according to a study done by the MetLife Mature Market Institute with the National Association of Home Builders.
2010-06-14
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Wall Street Journal
Trading Down: Can It Still Bankroll Your Retirement?
Trading down to a smaller home is a retirement-planning staple. According to an April study by the Society of Actuaries, 20% of not-yet retirees say they plan to downsize after the last child leaves the nest. But it is getting a lot harder to do, even for wealthier people.
2010-06-12
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Dearborn (MI) Press & Guide
Independent retirement living an option
A recent AARP poll found that nearly 60 percent of Boomers say they are concerned about living independently, and more than 50 percent say they have begun to think about how they would pay for independent living assistance as they get older.
2010-06-11
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MarketWatch
Here's how you'll pay for retirement
Retirement planning isn't about "the number," but the numbers -- your assets, liabilities, expenses, and income. The more you know about those numbers, the more likely your retirement plan will become a reality instead of a pipe dream.
2010-06-04
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Boston (MA) Globe
Dread talking with aging parents about their finances? Try these tips to start
Relatives can take advantage of seniors, so understand that your parents may be reluctant to hand over financial information. Nonetheless, keep pushing because in all that you will have to do, it’s vital to effective caregiving to have some idea of what resources there are. So talk.
2010-06-04
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MSN - Money
Why you'll need less for retirement
Some experts understand that when you're paying for diapers and day care, it's nearly impossible to save enough for retirement. But it may not be too late to catch up.
2010-06-01
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New York Times (NY) - Health
Happiness May Come With Age, Study Says
It is inevitable. The muscles weaken. Hearing and vision fade. We get wrinkled and stooped. We can’t run, or even walk, as fast as we used to. We have aches and pains in parts of our bodies we never even noticed before. We get old. It sounds miserable, but apparently it is not. A large Gallup poll has found that by almost any measure, people get happier as they get older, and researchers are not sure why.
2010-05-31
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Christian Science Monitor
How much should you save for retirement?
There's not one answer to suit everyone, so consider some of these factors when determining what's right for you.
2010-05-18
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ABC News - Money
Best Places to Retire to That You've Never Heard Of
Baby boomers' changing tastes and crushed property markets in traditional retirement spots such as Florida and Arizona, are redefining where older Americans want to spend their leisure years. A growing number want to get off the beaten track. ...
2010-05-14
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Forbes
Seven Expenses You Can Ditch In Retirement
You get to save on some significant expenses when you retire, leaving more money to do the things you want.
2010-05-14
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MSN - Money
55 and haven't saved a dime? Yikes
No doubt about it: Your late start on building a retirement is going to cost you. But don't panic. You still have these 10 options for padding your golden years.
2010-05-11
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Greeley (CO) KUNC
The New Longevity
Baby boomer retirement is a very big business. The days of rocking chairs and knitting have been replaced by planned communities that cater to a persons every need, with golf carts on every corner. It's a lifestyle that recently opened the eyes of KUNC commentator Laura Bridgwater.
2010-05-10
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U.S. News & World Report
The 10 Biggest Sources of Retirement Income
Working Americans tend to have one major source of income: their job. But once you retire, your income is likely to come from several different sources, including retirement account withdrawals, monthly Social Security payments, and increasingly, a part-time job. Here are the 10 biggest sources of retirement income.
2010-05-10
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Senior Living Facilities
Comprehensive Listing of leading senior living facilities for people 62 and older. Includes Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) & Life Care Retirement Communities (LCRC) as well as assisted living, long-term care, skilled nuring and memory care.
2010
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