Retirement Planning Posts

As we Silver Foxes gain more experience in life, sometimes it comes in the form of some hard knocks.  When that happens to you, as it seems bound to do, it's time put on your Positive Attitude and remember that God is good and He has blessed us.   I've been homebound for a bit this week, so I spent time cruising the Internet.  I found a site called Grace Like Rain, where I ra...

You’ve lost your spouse - that person who shared the breakfast table with you.  As we reach the Silver Fox age, more and more of us are living alone.  People say that you’ll adjust, but you don’t feel that you ever will.   You’re right; your life won’t ever be the same as it was married to that person.  Yet, you must accept the death and move on. It won’t be easy.  Even ...

You’ve made the decision to move to a smaller place or even into a retirement community.  Congratulations!  You’re preparing for a brand new activities and unique experiences!   And now comes the hard part --- DOWNSIZING!  How do we do it?   Yes, it is a big chore and it is usually best done in stages.  It takes preparation and soul searching to get it done and so...

As Silver Fox readers look toward fall, many of us are trying to balance the budget.  Finding that the credit card bills, property tax, gas prices and even food prices, leave no money for life’s little pleasures?  What do you do now?  Take a deep breath and consider a plan that could give you breathing room in just under six weeks!   One helpful solution could be a reverse mo...

Would you like to eat for free?  Get your oil changed for free?  If you have the time, they have the free services! Or if you’ve ever had a secret desire to be a spy, I’ve got just the spot for you!   Silver Fox readers, this communication is coming to you from a spy.  My grandchildren call me “Grandma Spy”.  The fact is that we need more senior spies and we pay you to d...

Silver Fox readers have a great concern today, which is Social Security.  Some of you may already be drawing on your account, while others will be able to within the next five to ten years.  You can check the age at which you will receive full benefits, depending upon the year of your birth.  If needed, many folks can take early benefits at 62, or wait for full income at 65, 66 ...

There have been studies on companionship when retiring.  If you are a housewife, you may have trouble with your spouse retiring.  The routine is different from what you are used to, because you are not accustomed to your better half being around all the time.  If you both work, studies have shown that it is better if both partners retire together.  Either way, companions that h...