Did you know you can sell all or a portion of a life insurance policy, even term insurance? (3 Minute Read) For aging individuals in need of continuous care, retirement communities provide a more comfortable alternative to a hospital setting.
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Questions to Ask About a Retirement Community
Should You Rent or Buy Medical Equipment?
(2 minute read) Medicare often settles the question for seniors of whether to buy or rent medical equipment. The insurer does cover equipment like scooters, stair lifts, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and more. Sometimes the program will only pay for equipment
The Best Weather Apps
(2 minute read) Picnics, road trips, and nights out at the ballpark are the types of memories that last a lifetime. All of this planning can be ruined in a second by an unexpected rain shower or cold-snap. But using
5 Non-Traditional Retirement Investments
(4 minute read time) Planning for retirement is sometimes challenging because you have to save for so long without seeing any tangible return. Some of the investments on this list represent the opportunity to purchase property that makes your retirement
When to Rent or Buy a Vacation Home
(3 Minute Read) Retirement is a great time to relax and enjoy the luxuries of travel. However, jet setting around the country or globe can be expensive. For that reason, many seniors may consider a more permanent travel investment in
The Best Low Impact Exercises for Seniors
(3 minute read) Whether you enjoy it or not, exercise is unquestionably important. In fact, seniors need to get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise a week. This type of exercise, also known as cardio, is that kind
Volunteering with Family
(3 Minute Read) Spending time with family is one of the best parts of our retirement years. Building lifelong memories and growing our relationships is certainly its own reward. But when we combine those connections with volunteering, we can be
Back to School Shopping Savers
(3 Minute Read) Living as a retiree means two things: more time with family and living on a fixed budget. With the school year on the horizon, it may be time to take the grandkids to the stores for back-to-school
Summer Skin Care Tips for Seniors
(3 minute read) For many, the summer months means getting outside and enjoying the warm weather. But with those toasty temperatures comes the threat of skin damage from the sun. Protecting our skin is important for folks of any age,
Online Mental Health Resources for Seniors
(4 Minute Read) As seniors, we spend plenty of time taking care of our health. We exercise to take care of our hearts, we avoid smoking to care for our lungs, we take supplements for our health, and we attend
