The original promise of retirement is comfort and rest, but with the current situation of things in the economy, the golden years and the promises that come with it all seem fake, or maybe they are things of the past and no longer applicable now. Instead of retiring to live a peaceful and stress-free life, senior citizens in their golden years are struggling with...
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Golden Years
Growing older often brings about an ironic juxtaposition: The desire for the familiar warmth of home amidst the unpredictable challenges of aging. For many, the serenity of the golden years can be clouded by the complexities of health concerns and emotional strains. While the modern world hurtles forward at breakneck speeds, our seniors, the very bedrock of our societies, yearn for more than just...
Golden Years
"The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) is producer Samuel Goldwyn's classic, a significant American film about the difficult, traumatic adjustments such as unemployment, adultery, alcoholism, and ostracism, that three returning veteran servicemen experienced in the aftermath of World War II. In more modern times, "Coming Home" (1978) portrayed the same plight of the returning serviceman. The germinal idea for the literate, meticulously-constructed...
Self Reliance
When it comes to saving money, most experts preach the gospel of thrift. For the most part, this means finding ways to pay less for everything–from groceries to clothing, utilities, and everyday bills. Being thrifty or frugal also means making the most out of very little, mostly because it helps you reduce financial waste while freeing up more cash to save. However, there’s a...
Investment
Homeowners are often confused about the extra cash they have in their bank accounts. They often face difficulty in deciding between saving the extra cash for retirement or paying off their mortgages. More often than not, homeowners, especially the elder ones, ask questions like: Should I save my extra cash for retirement? Or do I need to pay off my mortgages? If you want...
Investment
So you're in your 50s, and the reality of retirement is just setting in? While all your loved ones celebrate your big milestone, you can’t help but think about the mortgage, the car payments, bills, and the impending retirement that is soon to follow. Usually, when people start earning, they tend to take their retirement quite seriously and start saving in their early 20s....
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