Weekly Digest: Preparing for the Retirement Years
This week’s round-up is for those planning to have secure and substantial retirement years. From tips to humorous takes about retirement, we hope that these blog posts and articles will lessen the burden of planning for the future. Likewise, those interested in getting a headstart in preparing for the future can request for free LTC quotes here.
Caring for Aging Parents: Tips for the Sandwich Generation
Certified Financial Advisor, Mark Struthers, wrote a Nerdwallet feature about Gen X-er’s role when it comes to caring for Baby Boomer parents. The article highlighted the many possible issues that adult children may face when it comes to their parents’ long term care – an essential read on learning what to expect, plan, and cope with the ongoing “sandwich generation.”
4 Questions Retirees Should Ask Before Moving
Sometimes, all it takes to prepare for moving out to a new home during retirement is a solid list to remind us on how we should plan. And Marilyn Lewis’ post on MoneyTalkNews couldn’t have written it better. Marilyn’s guide is not only direct-to-the-point: she made sure to list down several practical and manageable reminders to help anyone accomplish their desired retirement living.
Where the Old Will Soon Outnumber the Young
More people are getting old: this is a crucial nugget of information that may best help retirement planners know the importance of why LTCI is needed. Paul Overberg’s contribution for The Wall Street Journal revealed that Florida and Maine would soon have a higher number of elderly individuals. With life expectancy increasing and more people in need of custodial care, perhaps now is the best time to apply for an LTCI.
Retirement Turns You Into a Gypsy
Let’s take a break from the serious stuff. Some comedy may actually do us all some good! Retirement and all these spare time – what a wonderful way to live! Bill Roddey’s entry on Penn Live introduces a humorous take on the twilight years. “We want to not do what we don’t want to do,” indeed.
When is the Right Time to Retire?
Sunrise Senior Living has always been one of our favorite resources when it comes to elder care and retirement topics. One of their latest entries discusses the perfect moment to retire. We hope you enjoy reading this informative article like we did here.
