The UCI 90+ Study at Laguna Woods Village
Why do some people live to be 90 or 100 years old and others do not? Which people are most likely to get Alzheimers? This article is based on decades of research on the residents of Laguna Woods Village, a retirement community near the University of California in Irvine. Some of their findings are much different than what we have always thought!
Keeping Track of New IRA Rules
In this article, you will find links to an IRA Broker Comparison Chart, as well as a distribution cheat sheet. Valuable information about choosing an IRA broker, the amount to contribute and the amount to take in distributions.
Where To Retire Near San Diego
Check out this list of great retirement communities in the San Diego area, and learn the advantages and disadvantages of retiring in this popular region of California.
Public Assistance for Low Income Retirees
Many retirees struggle to make ends meet. Often they are eligible for a variety of public assistance programs, but they don't know about them. Whether you need a little extra help yourself or you know of someone who does, this article provides a list of how and where to access the different types of programs that are available.
Healing Your Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a very painful condition that affects the heal of your foot. While it can take a few months to recover, this article contains a number of tips to help you on the road to recovery.
Problems in Retiring Abroad
More than 600,000 Americans now receive their Social Security checks in foreign countries. Many people make this decision in order to save money while maintaining a high quality of life. However, there are a few things that everyone needs to consider before making the decision to move overseas.
Retire in Lovely La Antigua, Guatemala
If you are looking for a Central American city with a large, English-speaking ex-patriot community and excellent medical care, this may be the right location for your dream retirement home.
Costa Rica Has Become a Top Retirement Destination
Costa Rica has been ranked by HelpAge International as one of the best places for retirees and the elderly to live. They ranked 90 countries on a variety of issues, including healthcare and Costa Rica came out on top.
Is It Alzheimers or a Treatable Disease?
When the elderly begin to develop dementia, it is often assumed that it is Alzheimer's and there is very little that can be done about it. However, often dementia is caused by other problems that are quite treatable. Even certain medications can cause the symptoms of dementia. Learn how to tell the difference.
Warren Buffet's Retirement Advice
In an interview with Motley Food, Warren Buffet reveals his suggestions for successfully investing your retirement funds. If you are looking for a stable investment income, you'll want to read this article.
Move to the Abruzzo Region of Italy
Have you always dreamed of retiring in Europe, but thought you could not afford it? Check out this article about the beautiful, romantic Abruzzo Region of Italy where an American couple can live comfortably in a beautiful setting on less than $2000 a month.
Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community
Sometime in your 70's or 80's, many people choose to move into a continuing care retirement community, where someone else will do the cooking, cleaning and provide your transportation. When you are ready to take this step, you'll want to know how to choose a good one.
You may also be interested in the top retirement stories of past years:
The Fifteen Most Popular Retirement Stories of 2013
The most popular topics were the articles about fabulous places to retire, how to make money after retirement and alternatives to long-term care insurance. One article was was especially popular was the one that shared some interesting statistics about the Baby Boomer generation
The Eleven Most Popular Retirement Stories of 2012
Subjects covered include where to retire outside the United States, sunny places to retire in the U.S., retirement savings, healing relationships with your adult children, Baby Boomers and STDs, divorce after age 50 and niche retirement communities.
The Eight Most Popular Retirement Stories of 2011
Topics include cheap places to retire, working from home, how to prevent a broken bone, and crafts to do with your grandchildren.
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A great recap. Lots of excellent article worth revisiting.
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