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July 25, 2023 — We get this question a lot. When people ask, “Where is the best place to retire,” I have a stock answer: “Retirement is a very personal matter. The best place for you might...
As with many things in life these days, it all started with an episode of the Peter Attia podcast. In this edition, our nation’s most Badass Doctor was interviewing a guest I initially dismissed as ...
July 20, 2023 — Just about everyone knows that not having a will is a really bad idea. But still, about 60% of Americans either don’t have one or have no estate planning. But almost as bad...
July 18, 2023 — As with everything in life, some companies are better at what they do than others. Tesla makes great electric cars, Titleist is terrific in golf, Gucci’s shoes are amazing,...
A few weeks ago, a reader asked me to respond to this tweet from Xavier Helgesen which claims that there is a "simple way" to know when the U.S. stock market is overvalued. How so? It tracks Market Ca...
In my most recent article, I wrote about Why 28% of Retirees Are Depressed. Shortly after publishing that article, I received an e-mail from a reader named Jeff.  His points […] The post Wh...
Over the past few years, more and more people are looking to achieve financial independence and retire early. This has led to the popularization of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) move...
Hello and welcome back to Root of Good! I'm writing to you from our apartment in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. We are almost done with our one month stay here in the city. Next ...
This interview with the author Lisa Black first appeared on JungleRedWriters.com. We are reprinting part of it here with permission because her positive take on Florida and retirees is so interesting....
July 7, 2023 — Leqembi, the first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer’s disease, has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new drug has been shown to be effecti...
Hello, friends. It has been a l-o-n-g time since I've written online. Well, that's not entirely true. I've been writing a ton at Facebook. In fact, it's as if Facebook has become my personal blog. But...
July 1, 2023 — We would like to thank all of our Members and visitors for their patience while we try to sort out why annoying Google ads appear when people click on Comments links in our Daily ...
Navigating the investing world can be daunting, especially if you don't have much experience. With complex jargon, a vast history, and countless strategies to choose from, knowing where to begin can s...
June 29, 2023 — While any kind of travel is usually high on many people’s retirement bucket lists, a walking or hiking trip a particularly good idea for those looking for an active experience....
What if I told you that there was a way for you to spend more money in retirement without increasing your risk of going broke? Would you be interested? Well, the good news is that you can. The bad new...
June 23. 2023 — Everywhere you turn these days there is talk about AI, Artificial Intelligence. Many fear that it will take over journalism, the arts, and just about everything else, resulting in mi...
It’s not something we talk about very often, but we should. I talked about it recently with a man who had been a professional basketball player.  He even played in […] The post Why 28...
It's official. The S&P 500 is up over 20% from its October 2022 lows and we've technically entered a new bull market: But, before you break out the champagne, there are a few things that you shoul...
June 14, 2023 – A study on retirement by the World Economic Forum found considerable unease about retirement issues in various age groups. Health and income issues were prevalent among its Pulse...
The dream of owning a home has become more elusive than ever. Over the past decade, U.S. house prices have increased by nearly 4.7% per year above the rate of inflation while the median household inco...
June 12, 2023 — Finding your best place to retire can be a challenge. There are 1000’s of towns across the world, with way more than that 55+ or active adult communities, that might be a g...
Updated June 10, 2023 — Many people are of the opinion that towns in the Pacific Northwest make for the best places to retire. We happen to agree, and have many friends who are enjoying their re...
Hello and welcome back to Root of Good! The month of May just wrapped up which means it is time for another update. The biggest news is our middle child finished high school a year early! She wrapped ...
June 7, 2023 — It has finally happened. For the first time, more people are enrolling in Medicare Advantage Plans than Original Medicare. The extra benefits and lower (sometimes zero) premiums a...
June 7, 2023 – Now in their 80s and 90s, our friends Jane and Jack knew that they were going to have to downsize from their 3 bedroom townhome. They both had health problems, and the stairs to t...
A few weeks ago Ryan Holiday released a post called 31 Lessons I've Learned about Money. The lessons are great, but I was a bit turned off by this paragraph that came right before the lessons: And I
What will be the impact of AI on retirement? That’s a bigger question than any of us can answer, but it’s worth thinking about. I’ve been watching the developments of […] The p...
May 31, 2023 — Condo boards in Florida are reeling from a one-two punch. Quotes for insurance renewals are literally through the roof, and that is if the condo association can get coverage at al...
Throughout financial history markets have gone through periods of growth, periods of decline, and, sometimes, perplexing periods of stagnation. This is where investors in U.S. stocks find themselves t...
Bryan Johnson is spending millions of dollars each year towards a singular ambition—to slow his aging. His meticulous morning routine begins with light therapy during meditation. He follows this up ...
By Yolande – Topretirements Member Editor’s Note: Yolande was kind enough to share her impressions of this popular retirement destination in southern Utah. You will see she has concluded i...
We all have blind spots. For those who are planning on retiring in the next few years, retirement blind spots can be dangerous. Wouldn’t it be helpful… …If we could […] The pos...
May 17, 2023 — Pickleball is exploding in popularity among all groups, but especially with people of retirement age. Participation almost doubled in 1 year, going from 4.8 million players in 202...
On January 19, 2023, the U.S. federal government hit its $31.38 trillion debt ceiling and has since been unable to borrow more money. To get by, the U.S. Treasury has resorted to "extraordinary measur...
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good. We had another busy month in April here at home in Raleigh. Between hosting Easter and a birthday party at our house, and a few appliances bre...
May 9, 2023 — Topretirements.com just named a Republican Senator and a Democratic Congressman as 2023 National Legislators of the Year. Senator Bill Cassidy (R.LA) and Representative John Larson (D....
Ramit Sethi recently tweeted: Making the single decision to increase your savings rate and investment rate by 1% each year will make you more money than all the coffee you will ever buy in your lifeti...
With Elizabeth Varadan May 8, 2023 — Special thanks to the expat writer Elizabeth Varadan for this fascinating interview about her retirement in Portugal. Sure looks like a nice lifestyle. Q. Wh...
In January, I started a Retirement Mastermind group in the mountain town I call home.   Today, I’m sharing the story of how the group came to be and, more importantly, […] The po...
You've probably heard that "money can't buy happiness." This belief stems from a 2010 paper by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman and economist Angus Deaton, which fundamentally reshaped our collective un...
May 2, 2023 — May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so this is a good time to think about what you can do to prevent one from happening to you. After all, you have worked hard to get ready for...
By Anonymous One of our long time Members and his wife visited Embrey Mill recently. We thank him for sharing his observations on the visit! May 1, 2023 — We’ve been in our present home for ab...
As I type this, I’m jumping through the various hoops involved in buying a 2023 Tesla Model Y, a spectacularly expensive, large luxury “crossover” that is absolutely loaded to the gills with exc...
April 26, 2023 — By now most people thinking about retiring have heard about The Villages, the huge retirement complex that spans over 3 Florida counties. It has more amenities and features than...
As the saying goes, "Risk happens fast." From medical emergencies to job loss to car and home repairs, unforeseen events can quickly derail your finances—especially if you're not prepared. That's wh...
April 20, 2023 — It is always fascinating to explore what 55+ and active communities at Topretirements garner the most attention from our Members and Visitors. Fortunately, by looking at the dat...
What does it truly mean to be rich vs wealthy? Is there a difference between them, or are they merely two sides of the same coin? While these terms might seem interchangeable at first glance (I've bee...
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good. We spent the whole month of March at home in Raleigh. Along with relaxing in some nice springtime weather throughout the month, we also celebr...
Imagine that you just received a raise at work and are tempted to go out and celebrate. After all, you've worked hard and you deserve something nice, right? Maybe you want a new luxury car? A better p...
By Bill Carito: April 13, 2023 — I wrote in January about our experience driving an all-electric Volkswagen Id.4 from Portland, Maine to Key West, Florida (see Snowbirding Electrically – P...