Most working women and men look forward to retirement the way a kid can’t wait for Christmas. Some people even count the days by X’ing them off on their calendars. Once that day to officially retire comes along, you may suddenly realize you don't have enough savings and investments to keep up the lifestyle you’ve enjoyed for so long. You can get a reverse mortgage Your … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Dealing with Stuff
We are still not out of the woods yet, but it is looking more hopeful. Wait! Have we heard that one before? The Best of Boomer Blogs bloggers have been writing about an array of topics mostly about dealing with stuff like the weather, the pandemic, retirement, loss, motivation, and even the lack of chocolate in the house. Enjoy our latest posts. The weather has been … [Read more...]
What Over 50 Women Want From Financial Advisers
Women aged 50 and over have specific needs when it comes to who manages their finances. But an adviser that a twenty-something would choose may not be ideal for a 50, 60, or 70-year-old woman. In the same way, an adviser for a 60-year-old man may not be appropriate for a woman of the same age. Let’s take a quick look at exactly what women 50+ should be looking for in a … [Read more...]
Tips to Jump-Start Real Estate Investing as a Retirement Plan
There was a time when retirement took a familiar form for most people. Until relatively recently, most retirees were expected to stop work altogether and slow down the pace of life. But this doesn’t really reflect the current reality. Only around 38% of Boomers expect to receive a pension and even with a Social Security check, most don’t have enough income to be … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why Los Angeles is One of the Best Places to Retire
Have you been thinking about packing up to retire but haven’t decided where you want to live? Consider Los Angeles. Say what? L.A. is not usually on one of those best places to retire lists. I live in Los Angeles, so I'm kind of prejudiced. But I love it. Read more about L.A. on my Los Angeles Travel Blog here. Most lists feature quaint little towns in the … [Read more...]