Retirement Living

In 2014, Elizabeth and Nate Thames were conventional 9-5 young urban professionals. But the couple had a dream to become modern-day homesteaders in rural Vermont. Determined to retire as early as possible in order to start living each day - as opposed to wishing time away working for the weekends - they enacted a plan to save an enormous amount of money: well over 70 percent of their joint take-home pay. Dubbing themselves the Frugalwoods, Elizabeth began documenting their unconventional frugality and the resulting wholesale lifestyle transformation on their eponymous blog.

Creative Aging: A Baby Boomer's Guide to Successful Living encourages those who are at or nearing retirement to actively plan for the years ahead. Individual stories of Boomers who have learned to flourish after age 50 are showcased, along with productive influences gained from spirituality, health, and "the Woodstock Generation," including how to take inspiration from childhood and young adulthood to reignite; develop a passion for the troisieme age; use creativity to stay happy, healthy and enlightened; and formulate lifestyle plans that match expectations. Activities are provided at the ...

BOTH HANDS FULL is the amusing and enlightening account of one lottery winner’s struggle to come to terms with his new-found wealth. When Andy Langford lands a huge Lotto prize, it comes at a time of imminent change in his so-far satisfactory life. Having discovered that his wife is having a serious love affair, he feels compelled to shoulder his great monetary burden alone and elects to move back to Lancashire to live with his shrewd but kindly mother. Determined to share the greater part of his windfall with those less fortunate than himself, he considers the options open to him which ...

If you enjoy practical advice, inspiring ideas, and actionable steps to make the most of your retirement, then you’ll love Lara West’s insightful and motivating collection. Download The Ultimate Collection of Fun Things to Do in Retirement today and start creating the retirement you’ve always dreamed of!

Most adults in the US experience three transitions in their retirement lives. Around the age of 55, their dreams of retirement begin in earnest and they begin to plan and prepare for retirement. But the job is far from done after they enter retirement. There are dozens of activities to juggle, which may involve health care and investment decisions, and dealing with new types of taxes to report. Finally, a last transition becomes apparent after they have enjoyed the leisure for few years, and they realize it is time to make arrangements to leave their estates to family and friends. ...

Even before the pandemic, a large share of households by Americans over age fifty faced the threat that their living standards would decline sharply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely worsen. In Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for Americans to improve their retirement prospects.

Leaving no stone unturned, this indispensable manual takes the sting out of relocation and selling the family home, helps keep retirees from outliving their savings, and offers a step-by-step guide to retirement abroad.

Senior Moments: Embracing Aging with Humor, Grace, and Wisdom By Dr. Richard L. Travis Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or told the same story twice—and laughed just as hard the second time? Welcome to the wonderful world of Senior Moments. In this delightful and insightful guide, Dr. Richard L. Travis offers an updated look at the realities of aging—with all its quirks, challenges, and surprising gifts. Blending wit with wisdom, he shares personal stories, psychological insights, and empowering tools to help you navigate everything from forgetfulness ...

Suitable for newcomers and seasoned listeners alike, this book offers essential insights to clarify and streamline the retirement planning process. Designed for individuals aged 30 and above, it addresses prevalent concerns and goals related to retirement with practical advice and empathetic guidance.

In Spiraling Up, financial planner Steven Medland lays out a deceptively simple plan to confidently grow and protect your wealth. Through clear and compelling real-life stories, he illustrates the proven principles that lead to financial serenity, making work optional, and living happily in retirement.

A novelist who can’t write. A doctor who won’t practice. A world moving on with or without them. At the crossroads of their careers, two people meet on an idyllic island, where they hope that time would stand still for a change. As the brevity of life swirls around them, they have to make decisions they don't want to make. Hunter’s Honor… The Reverend Hiram Jacobs believes he is finally dying, and he wants his memoirs published before his one hundred and fourth birthday. Well, Hunter has his own book deadlines to juggle, and can’t Great-grandpa Hiram wait a few more months? ...

"Unlock the Best Years Yet: A Journey to Living Fully at 60 and Beyond!" Turning 60 is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter! I'm 60: Life at 60 in 100 Pages of Wisdom is your companion for embracing this stage of life with confidence, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose. Packed with practical advice, empowering insights, and uplifting reminders, this book guides you through the unique challenges and opportunities of life after sixty. Discover how to nurture your well-being, deepen relationships, and find fulfillment every day. In just 100 pages, unlock the tools you need to live ...

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with the "Adventures Abroad" eBook! A guide tailored around the idea of retiring outside one's homeland, it delves deep into every angle to help you consider if retirement abroad is your ticket to a fulfilling, adventurous life. The book is a repository of invaluable information starting from making that crucial decision of retiring overseas, to planning and transforming your dreams into reality. Discover how to embrace unfamiliar cultures, learn about managing finances in a foreign country, and explore practical tips on navigating foreign ...

THREE MORE FUN STORIES FROM SPAIN is a second anthology of three entertaining, informative tales about the lives of diverse British people in Spain. All three titles are also available separately.

When three friends get together to take an exploratory trip around northern Spain they each have their own agenda. For Diego it’s a journey of rediscovery after nine years in Lancashire, while Justin is just eager to take a break from his humdrum life. For Frank it’s a sober return to a country where he taught and caroused for fifteen years until he found himself back in Blackburn after an unexpected windfall. Frank desires to take his new hobby of film-making to the next level, while his pals hope that it won’t come to dominate their every waking hour. TAKE THREE is a light-hearted ...

This eBook presents a balanced and comprehensive exploration of senior living and assisted living — two closely related yet distinct facets of elder care that have gained increasing prominence in recent years. It offers readers an informative, unbiased perspective on the challenges and opportunities inherent in providing safe, compassionate, and dignified living environments for older adults. Through carefully developed sections, the narrative traces the evolution of senior living, from traditional familial care arrangements to modern, purpose-built communities designed to meet a wide ...

6 BOOK BUNDLE! Book 1: Living Frugal And Loving It: 40 Creative Ways To Save Money And Live Debt Free For Life Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... How to Look at the Big Picture and Start Saving Money How to Eat & Entertain on a Budget Essential Health & Beauty Hacks to Save Money How to Check Your Financial Fitness Targeting the Technology Cash Drain The Secret to Avoid Being House Poor Looking Good for Less Much, much more! Book 2: 100 Frugal Living Tips In 100 Minutes: Learn How To Start Saving Money, Lower Your Bills And Live A Comfortable Life In This Book You Will Learn... How ...

(THE TONKS IN SPAIN containing SETTLING IN SPAIN and PROSPERING IN SPAIN is now also on sale at a reduced price.) Doreen B. Tonks, thoroughly steeped in the rich tradition of books on the subject of living in Spain, decided to add her own contribution to this ever-growing body of first-rate literature, and here it is. Determined to emulate her peers by telling nothing but the truth, her able pen guides us adeptly through the trials, tribulations and occasional joys of a roving expatriate in her new land. Doreen, aided and thwarted in equal measure by her obdurate husband Ken, steps out of ...

AMAZED BY SPAIN is a light-hearted account of two couples’ unexpected relocation to inland Alicante. Before sisters Sue and Linda inherit a village house in the hills they have little interest in Spain, but on travelling out to see their new possession they begin to warm to the idea of spending time there with their husbands Paul and Bill. After an enjoyable summer holiday the prospect of living in the village becomes irresistible and this book describes their transition from visitors to residents and the diverse selection of people they meet along the way. This amusing and informative ...

When Janet and Colin Paddison move into their dream home in the countryside inland from Valencia they hope to enjoy a tranquil retirement, especially Colin, an ex-librarian whose desire for peace and quiet has been a lifelong obsession. A boarded-up bar in a nearby hamlet has been closed for years, but when Miguelito the builder sets about restoring the place Colin begins to fear the worst. SEEKING SERENITY IN SPAIN is Janet’s humorous and somewhat fanciful account of her husband’s tireless campaign to hinder the new owners’ efforts to shatter their rural idyll. Colin begins by ...