Olivia Anderson 
David Kin thought he had it all figured out until he looked at his bank account three years post-work and felt his chest tighten. The numbers just did not look right because he had failed to account for the harsh reality of the 2025 economy. The retirement landscape has changed dramatically with inflation eating cash … Read more
The difference between a comfortable retirement and a stressful tax season often comes down to what you do in the final 30 days of the year. Most people wait until April to think about taxes but that is a mistake because the best strategies are off the table by then. December 31st is the hard … Read more
William planned for the mortgage and put money aside for travel but a new report says he is missing a massive line item in his budget. The 2025 Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate just dropped a bomb on his retirement spreadsheet. A single 65 year old needs roughly $172,500 just to cover medical expenses … Read more
Picture your dream retirement. You probably see a beach or a quiet cabin in the woods. Now look at your breakfast plate. Maybe it holds a bowl of bulk oats and a single boiled egg because that is all you want to spend. This meal costs about 65 cents and lacks the beauty of an … Read more
In 2025, the pressure to stretch every dollar is real. Prices at the grocery store have settled, but services and insurance rates are climbing. It feels logical to cut back wherever you can. But traditional frugality can backfire spectacularly. Retirees often confuse price (what you pay right now) with cost (what you pay over time). … Read more
If you thought inflation was fleeting back in 2024, the forecasts for 2026 might make you rethink your entire portfolio strategy. We all feel it at the grocery store and when paying insurance premiums because sticky inflation is still eating away at our wallets. The IMF October 2025 outlook predicts global growth will slow to … Read more
Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but let’s face it; sitting around all day can get boring fast. What if you could fill your days with activities that not only keep you sharp and happy but also add a little extra cash to your pocket? Sounds too good to be true? Think again. From blending … Read more
Before we get to the ‘trick,’ we have to understand the real enemy. And it’s not you. It’s your brain’s old wiring. The first thing you need to know is that procrastination is not a time management problem. As expert Dr. Tim Pychyl says, it’s an emotion regulation problem. We don’t procrastinate on a task … Read more
For decades, we believed our brains were “set in stone” by age 25. We thought it was all downhill from there. If you’re over 50, you might feel this yourself. Maybe you have a bit more “brain fog.” Or you can’t find the right word. You might even worry that you can’t learn new things … Read more
Scroll through social media, and you’ll see it: influencers, athletes, and CEOs grimacing as they plunge into icy water. The ice bath is no longer a niche recovery tool; it’s a mainstream wellness staple. But beyond the mental toughness and inflammation reduction, what is actually happening? Is it just a fad, or is there truth … Read more