Category: General

  • Burglaries in the 90s Compared to the 00s

    Burglary is a crime which is always likely to be a part of life, whether you live in one of the big urban centres or in a rural location, making it equally likely that people will always need the financial security provided by home insurance cover. Home insurance policies from companies like endsleigh.co.uk, whether they…

  • Seniors Participate in University’s Healthy Aging Study

    Residents of La Costa Glen, a continuing care retirement community in Carlsbad, Calif., are participating in a UC San Diego School of Medicine study to test how walking and staying physically active can help older adults age successfully. Known as the “MIPARC – Multilevel Intervention for Physical Activity in Retirement Communities” study, the School of…

  • Free Ebooks for Seniors

    There is a new program offering free ebooks for seniors. Once a month FREE ebooks will be donated to seniors through Amazon.com. There are no gimmicks, fees, or hidden costs. We promise. And participating is simple. Just go to www.novelseniors.com and sign up for the newsletter which simply highlights the upcoming books. Once you’re on…

  • ‘Chronologically Endowed’ Learn the Lighter Side of Aging

    “There’s only one way to live a long life, and that is to age. And there’s only one way to age – with a smile. If you can laugh at yourself, you’ll never cease to be amused. After all, you’re only old once.” So began a special presentation at Morningside of Fullerton, a continuing care…

  • My Retirement Blog $5 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

    To thank those of you who are reading and commenting on this blog I am giving away a $5 Amazon e-gift card. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below. One entry per person please. I will draw the winner at random on Thursday May 10. My Retirement Blog was included…

  • Cheaper Flights – The Spirited Way

    Many people like to travel during retirement but the cost can be prohibitive. There are many ideas out there in the ethernet on how to save on plane tickets, including: *Buy them ahead of time. At least six weeks early, if you can do it. *Use discount sites like Kayak, CheapoAir and Cheap Tickets. (Add…

  • Carnival Roundup – 3-4-12

    My Retirement Blog recently participated in the following carnivals. Yakezie Carnival at Not Made of Money Carnival of Financial Camaraderie at My University Money Festival of Frugality at Debt Free by Thirty Canadian Finance Carnival at Canadian Finance Blog Carnival of Financial Planning at Skilled Investor Carnival of Retirement at Money Reasons Financial Carnival for…

  • Carnival Roundup – Feb 26,2012

    My Retirement Blog was included in the following carnivals in the past week. Thanks to all for including my post. Yakezie Carnival at Financial Success for Young Adults Carnival of Financial Camaraderie at Thirty Six Months Totally Money at Control Your Cash Festival of Frugality at Penniless Parenting Canadian Finance Carnival at Canadian Finance Blog…

  • Retirement Links Roundup – President’s Day Edition

    I was privileged to host the Carnival of Retirement this week. I also participated in the following carnivals. Yakezie Carnival at 101 Centavos Carnival of Financial Camaraderie at My University Money Totally Money at Faith Money Values Carnival of Financial Planning at 20’s Finances Carnival of Retirement at My Retirement Blog