Los Angeles is quite a place to visit. Every time I fly over the mountains and see the sheer sprawl of the area spilling to the edge of the Pacific Ocean, I can’t help but wonder about this area. Is it possible to retire out here – and would anyone want to? It’s congested. How do millions of people deal with the never-ending traffic? It's expensive. How does one get … [Read more...] about Is It Too Late For An “Old Guy” To Learn Jazz In Retirement?
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Early Retirement Offer in Your 50s:
To Take or Not to Take? That is the Question. What would you do if you opened your email today and had a note from Human Resources that you are now eligible for an early retirement package? Would you jump for joy? Feel paralyzed? Think this was an incredible insult? Many women are facing this real situation, especially in their 50s. All of a … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Offer in Your 50s:
Thanksgiving Parade Surprise: Baby Boomer Drum & Bugle Corps Members!
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved going to a parade. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a small town parade or a fancy one with all kinds of floats and fanfare. It can be a 4th of July parade, a homecoming parade, or an Easter parade. The crown jewel of parades is, of course, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. I was beyond thrilled to go for the first … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Parade Surprise: Baby Boomer Drum & Bugle Corps Members!
“If only my knees worked right, I would have a better retirement.”
Walking around the block, through the grocery store, up and down stairs is something most of us take for granted. But, Clara, who is 69 and a beautiful woman with a gorgeous hairdo, ran into trouble early on. She had severe issues with a hip and a knee early in her retirement. She has difficulty walking longer distances. And sometimes struggles walking through the grocery … [Read more...] about “If only my knees worked right, I would have a better retirement.”
California or New Orleans – How To Decide Where to Live in Retirement?
What do you do if you had two fabulous places that you could retire too? One that has glorious weather and an amazing ocean. The other steeped in rich traditions and not-so-quiet spirits. One where your grown children live. The other where your family history lays. This begs the question: How will you decide where to live in retirement? Meeting Kimberly … [Read more...] about California or New Orleans – How To Decide Where to Live in Retirement?
