Each year I compile a list of the most popular retirement articles on this blog for that year. These are the individual articles that were read by hundreds or even thousands of people. By listing them here, it gives readers the opportunity to make sure they did not miss one that would be particularly helpful to them.
Whether you are looking for the most important stories on where to retire, serious health issues or financial planning, these are the articles that attracted the most interest in 2015.
Here is your opportunity to go back and re-read the ones that you might find useful.
Popular Articles from 2015
How to Have a Happy Marriage After Retirement - We all want to have a happy marriage. However, when both a husband and wife retire and go from leading independent lives to being together nearly 24 hours a day, a great deal of stress can be put on the relationship. No wonder this was the most popular retirement story of 2015.
Senior Discounts You Will Love! - We all want to save money, especially when we are living on a fixed income. Learn how to take advantage of senior discounts, no matter where you live.
Why Millennials Resent Baby Boomers - Many Baby Boomers wonder why they have an uncomfortable relationship with the young adults in their lives. This article will be very eye-opening and could help you engage in productive conversations with them.
The Baby Boomer Body Maintenance Plan - Most Baby Boomers want to stay healthy as long as they can. This maintenance plan contains some of the information you will need to take care of yourself.
Free Tax Preparation Help - Did you know that most low and middle income U.S. senior citizens are qualified to receive free tax preparation help? This article explains how to access this service in your own community.
Where to Retire in the U.S. on Social Security Alone - It is no secret that some parts of the U.S. are much more affordable than others. If you are going to live on the average amount of Social Security in the U.S., then you need to know the locations where you can afford to live the most comfortably. This article will help you choose the right place for you.
TIA Mini Strokes - Transient Ischemic Attacks - A surprising number of people experience a TIA each year. Unfortunately, they can also lead to more serious problems. Learn how to recognize the symptoms so you can get treated as soon as possible.
How to Prevent Colon Cancer - Did you know that the vast majority of colon cancers could be prevented? Sadly, far too many people do not take the simple preventive measures that could save their lives. Once you read this, there will be no more excuses.
Affordable California Coastal Retirement Communities - Have you ever dreamed of retiring somewhere along the coast of California? While most of the well-know beach communities are far out of reach of the average person, there are small towns near the coast where people could rent or buy a place to live at prices that are comparable to other parts of the U.S. Check out this list. Perhaps one of them could work for you.
Health Benefits of Holiday - We all know that there are dangers from the holidays ... eating too much, gaining weight, money worries and stress. However, did you also know there are also health benefits? Sometimes it is good to focus on the positive.
How to Draw Down Retirement Assets - If you are about to retire, how much money can you afford to take from your retirement savings each year and still feel confident your assets will last the rest of your life? This article will help you make those calculations.
Loneliness and Isolation During Retirement - One of the most serious problems for retirees is that a large percentage of them become lonely and isolated. However, it doesn't have to be that way. There are ways to stay active and involved all over the United States. This article will help you find the help you need and activities you will enjoy.
Update on the UCI 90+ Study at Laguna Woods Village - For over 30 years, the University of California in Irvine has been studying a group of retirees who live in the nearby retirement community of Laguna Woods Village. Some of those people have lived to be in their 90s or even over 100 years old. Why did some people live longer than the others? Which ones got dementia and which ones kept their memories? Are there steps you can take to increase the changes that you will be able to live to your 90s and be free of dementia? Learn more about their research in this article.
If you are interested in learning more about where to retire, financial planning, common medical issues and changing family relationships, use the tabs or pull down menu at the top of the page to find links to hundreds of additional articles.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.baby-boomer-retirement.com
Photo courtesy of morguefile.com.
Whether you are looking for the most important stories on where to retire, serious health issues or financial planning, these are the articles that attracted the most interest in 2015.
Here is your opportunity to go back and re-read the ones that you might find useful.
Popular Articles from 2015
How to Have a Happy Marriage After Retirement - We all want to have a happy marriage. However, when both a husband and wife retire and go from leading independent lives to being together nearly 24 hours a day, a great deal of stress can be put on the relationship. No wonder this was the most popular retirement story of 2015.
Senior Discounts You Will Love! - We all want to save money, especially when we are living on a fixed income. Learn how to take advantage of senior discounts, no matter where you live.
Why Millennials Resent Baby Boomers - Many Baby Boomers wonder why they have an uncomfortable relationship with the young adults in their lives. This article will be very eye-opening and could help you engage in productive conversations with them.
The Baby Boomer Body Maintenance Plan - Most Baby Boomers want to stay healthy as long as they can. This maintenance plan contains some of the information you will need to take care of yourself.
Free Tax Preparation Help - Did you know that most low and middle income U.S. senior citizens are qualified to receive free tax preparation help? This article explains how to access this service in your own community.
Where to Retire in the U.S. on Social Security Alone - It is no secret that some parts of the U.S. are much more affordable than others. If you are going to live on the average amount of Social Security in the U.S., then you need to know the locations where you can afford to live the most comfortably. This article will help you choose the right place for you.
TIA Mini Strokes - Transient Ischemic Attacks - A surprising number of people experience a TIA each year. Unfortunately, they can also lead to more serious problems. Learn how to recognize the symptoms so you can get treated as soon as possible.
How to Prevent Colon Cancer - Did you know that the vast majority of colon cancers could be prevented? Sadly, far too many people do not take the simple preventive measures that could save their lives. Once you read this, there will be no more excuses.
Affordable California Coastal Retirement Communities - Have you ever dreamed of retiring somewhere along the coast of California? While most of the well-know beach communities are far out of reach of the average person, there are small towns near the coast where people could rent or buy a place to live at prices that are comparable to other parts of the U.S. Check out this list. Perhaps one of them could work for you.
Health Benefits of Holiday - We all know that there are dangers from the holidays ... eating too much, gaining weight, money worries and stress. However, did you also know there are also health benefits? Sometimes it is good to focus on the positive.
How to Draw Down Retirement Assets - If you are about to retire, how much money can you afford to take from your retirement savings each year and still feel confident your assets will last the rest of your life? This article will help you make those calculations.
Loneliness and Isolation During Retirement - One of the most serious problems for retirees is that a large percentage of them become lonely and isolated. However, it doesn't have to be that way. There are ways to stay active and involved all over the United States. This article will help you find the help you need and activities you will enjoy.
Update on the UCI 90+ Study at Laguna Woods Village - For over 30 years, the University of California in Irvine has been studying a group of retirees who live in the nearby retirement community of Laguna Woods Village. Some of those people have lived to be in their 90s or even over 100 years old. Why did some people live longer than the others? Which ones got dementia and which ones kept their memories? Are there steps you can take to increase the changes that you will be able to live to your 90s and be free of dementia? Learn more about their research in this article.
If you are interested in learning more about where to retire, financial planning, common medical issues and changing family relationships, use the tabs or pull down menu at the top of the page to find links to hundreds of additional articles.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.baby-boomer-retirement.com
Photo courtesy of morguefile.com.