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Retirement is the beginning: Six slow weeks in Georgia
8 October
Retirement changes the way you travel.For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, school calendars and responsibilities waiting at home. Two weeks disappeared in a flash. Three weeks felt indulgent. Every itinerary seemed to...[Read More]
Happiness is where the heart is
8 October
In a world that constantly encourages us to strive for more, move faster and achieve the next goal, happiness can sometimes feel like something waiting for us in the future.We tell ourselves we will be happy when we earn more, travel more, retire,...[Read More]
Building your own home gym for resistance training
8 October
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Activities you can do with teenage kids still living at home
8 October
Sometimes, it may seem as though we have no connection to our formerly young, now-adolescent children.It can be difficult to relate with teenagers as they navigate adolescence by developing their own interests, experimenting with various social...[Read More]
Four strategies to safeguard your financial future
1 October
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster...[Read More]
Turning retirement dreams into a plan; The life we’ve been working towards – Part 1
24 September
For years, retirement can feel like something waiting somewhere in the distance. There are careers to build, mortgages to pay, children to raise and countless everyday commitments competing for attention. Then, almost unexpectedly, the...[Read More]
Before retirement begins: Take the trip you’ll talk about for years — four weeks in the Azores
24 September
There comes a point when travel starts to mean something different.For a couple approaching retirement, the idea of rushing through ten cities in fourteen days can lose some of its appeal. Instead, you may find yourself wanting more time, more...[Read More]
You are what you eat — and who you share it with
24 September
We have all heard the saying, you are what you eat.It is usually used as a reminder to choose fresh food, eat more vegetables, drink more water and make healthier decisions.And while nutrition is undeniably important, perhaps there is another side...[Read More]
7 things retirees wish they had considered in their 40s and 50s
17 September
Retirement often feels a long way off when you are in your 40s and even your early 50s. Life is busy, mortgages are still being paid, children may still be at home, careers are demanding, and there always seems to be another financial priority...[Read More]
8 traits good parents have in common
24 September
People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents?Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]