Naturally occurring retirement communities (Updated 6/18/24) Naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs, are residential areas where a significant portion of the population consists of older adults who have aged in place over time. Unlike traditional retirement communities, NORCs are not planned or developed specifically for seniors; …
Water Conservation: Good for the Environment and Your Retirement Too
By now, we all know water conservation is the right environmental choice. The less water you use, the less energy is needed to pump water from a central facility into your home. The less water you use, the more water is available for everyone. This is especially important in some regions, where there are competing needs for water. Plus, using …
Leonard Baer, Esq. – Elder Law, Fraud, Financial Abuse – Smart Retirement Life
In this episode of Smart Retirement Life, I’m joined thrilled to be here with Leonard Baer, an attorney whose practice focuses on elder law. Specifically, protecting seniors and their families from financial fraud and abuse. As a practicing attorney, he has been selected for inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, a registry of the …
5 Tips for Tackling Debt During Retirement
If you've spent a lifetime working, then you're probably looking forward to a stress-free, relaxing retirement. Don't let financial woes hang over your head and threaten to put a damper on your retirement years. By tackling debt, you can set yourself up for an enjoyable, rewarding post-career lifestyle. This is true whether you're still working …
Avoid Costly Mistakes When Searching For Your Lifelong Dream Home
Searching for your dream home for aging in place is one of the biggest steps you’ll take in life, and it involves a number of important decisions. Will you relocate from your current community? What features must your new home have? How much are you willing to spend? Without a plan, your ideal aging-in-place home can end up as a costly regret. …
8 Ways To Make Retirement The Best Years of Your Life
Do you feel like you've already had the best years of your life? Or, are you still creating it as you go along ... filling each day with new experiences, learning, giving and living? We've all heard people talk about their retirement experience; some good, some not so good. But, what it will be (or is) for you ... well, that's up to …