September 29, 2008 will go down in the history books as the first time the Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 777 points in one day. While not the highest daily percentage drop (that occurred on Black Monday, October 19, 1087 when the Dow fell 23%) it was certainly significant in light of the financial turmoil the United States and the world in general is experiencing.
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Of course one of the biggest changes the newly retired individual faces is the different daily routine from being accountable to an employer or business. The retiree needs to find the appropriate rhythm for his or her lifestyle, that rhythm that continues to help give their life meaning. Some retirees may discover that they will need to experiment to find the retirement lifestyle they are comfortable with while others have it all planned out.
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Have you ever been called a deadbeat? What image first comes to mind when you hear that word? Is it a picture of someone running away from his or responsibilities? Even though this probably isn’t you, did you know that you may be called a deadbeat
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This Independence Day, our country is facing new and renewed challenges economically, militarily, socially, politically, and spirtually. As individual citizens we face our own challenges and as retirees on potentially fixed income some of these may hit us harder than others.
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During the past month, I have had the opportunity to travel to the Sierra Nevada area, especially the North Lake Tahoe area and the Reno/Sparks area in Northern Nevada. It is an amazing
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The “Silver Tsunami” meets the challenges of living in today’s world. With debates raging about whether or not the United States is in a recession, the Baby Boomer generation will continue to tackle the nation’s challenges during their retirement years.
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Fear of change or fear of failure can be serious debilitating issues for those that are retired or nearing retirement. However, now is a great time to throw off the artificial barriers and get on with enjoying life after retirement.
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Wow! The first quarter of 2008 is just about to pass into the history books. In some aspects it has been a wild ride with presidential candidates, rising food and gas prices, massive stock market fluctuations, political scandals, and of course Bear Stearns. But wait, that was just in this month alone wan’t it.
Anyway, spring [...]
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Looking back over the past few weeks I see it has been a while since my last posting. As I reflect upon this journey called “retirement” I can only wonder if I am living it to the fullest? I suspect, for most of us in this category, we like and desire the freedom of choice that [...]
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Isn’t it amazing how quickly time appears to pass? But then does time really move or is time motionless? No matter what the answer is, it is now 2008 and I hope your year is off to a good start and you are enjoying the daily blessings given to you and those around you.
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