If you’re preparing to move into a new Florida retirement community or you’ve still got boxes left to unpack, now is the time to really take a close look at your clutter situation. A lifetime of memories can be hard to part with, but that bag full of random electrical cords shouldn’t be difficult to… Read More »
Declutter Your Life
Create a Verdant Veranda with Plant Pots
When it comes to choosing a Florida retirement community, there are many factors to consider. One that should definitely be on your list is a home with a veranda. The weather in Florida means that you can enjoy the outdoors for most of the year and an attractive veranda creates a second living room for… Read More »
Jump-start Your Spring Fitness
Regular exercise is a must for people of all ages, but as we get older, maintaining a consistent exercise regime seems to get harder and harder. If you’re determined to retire in Florida and make the most of it, here are some tips to help you stick with your exercise so that you can fully… Read More »
What Are the Magic Numbers for Retirement?
When should I retire and how much should I have saved are among the most common questions people have when they think about retirement. However, the reality is that there is no one specific solution or answer. When planning your retirement, each person’s assets, needs, goals, and risks must be taken into consideration. A sound… Read More »
What to Do When You Retire
Retirement is something that most people look forward to and start counting the days as they get closer. Yet once you have all of that new-found free time, how are you going to spend your retirement? It is easy to get stuck in a rut or stuck doing nothing at all if you don’t put… Read More »
Should I Get a Dog If I’m Over 50?
Animals are a wonderful source of companionship and entertainment no matter what your age is. Many people get a dog for their kids, but as children grow up and move out and dogs pass away, you may not have adopted another pet, worrying about the time and care. However, if you’re now considering a Florida… Read More »
Can You Benefit From Only Five Minutes of Exercise?
The most common exercise recommendation is to get at least 20 minutes of activity five times a week. While this is fairly easy to achieve during retirement in Florida, thanks to great weather that encourages outdoor activity, you can gain real benefits from just five minutes of high intensity interval training (HIIT). Combine high intensity… Read More »
How to Choose The Best Place to Retire
There seems to be a constant stream of lists touting the best place to live, but those lists often change from year to year. No one wants to move every year, but finding a good place to live is important. Many of the factors that go into these lists cover broad statistics that may not… Read More »