Welcome to the Retirement News Articles for the week of June 17th. In addition to the weekly newsletter, I have posted this article as well:
My favorite retirement newsletter articles for the week are below.
- Bonus Story: Childhood, interrupted: 12-year-old Toby’s life with long Covid
- Lifestyle, Health & Welfare for Seniors: Man Decides to Live at All-Inclusive 5-Start Resort Because It’s Cheaper
- Recreation, Exercise and Hobbies: 30 Activities to Avoid After 75: The Golden Years
Though I am not the author of these Retirement News Articles, I have searched earnestly for quality content that will prove of value and interest to my subscribers. I hope you enjoy these articles and encourage you to comment on not only the content, but with thoughts on what subjects you would like to see in this weekly compilation.
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Thank you
Mike
Retirement News Articles – Bonus Story
Most of the world has moved on from the COVID pandemic and its surreal state of perpetual panic and suffering. However, the sad reality is that there are still millions across the world that are living with what has been termed “long COVID” and a life that is like hell on earth. This bonus story does a commendable job of telling the story from the perspective of one twelve-year old boy.
The symptoms vary from patient to patient, but the results are often the same. I can speak from personal experience…living with long COVID is like living in the “Twilight Zone”. Whereas you see the rest of the world enjoy relatively care free lives, to you, it is like a foreign film. Why Because as a long COVID sufferer, you are still living in perpetual quarantine and have lost much of what can be called a “normal life”. It is a tragedy that is both lonely and underappreciated in the medical community. My hope is that this article helps to publicize this health crisis.
Childhood, interrupted: 12-year-old Toby’s life with long Covid
Travel for Seniors
Everyone is familiar with America’s first national park, Yellowstone. Just next door is an almost equally as impressive national park that gets a fraction of the visitors of its big brother. Read article one to learn what you are missing if you opt for Grand Teton National Park.
Welcome to Massachusetts and it’s “Seafood Trail”, as designated by local fans. If you love seafood and New England charm, this article and the afore-mentioned trails are awaiting.
Wyoming’s Least Visited Park Is Entirely Underrated
Seafood Lovers, This Coastal Road Trip Is the Tastiest Slice of Heaven
Lifestyle, Health & Welfare for Seniors
While there are numerous great places to retire in the United States, moving abroad in your golden years often means cheaper housing, better healthcare, and excellent tax incentives—and, if you’re lucky, easy access to some of the world’s best cities and beaches. If this sounds like your future, read more in article two, from Conde Nast.
Article two, from “Secret Life of Mom”, is an interesting take. Many fantasize about retirement being like a perpetual vacation. Here is a story of someone who is living that dream…albeit not a retiree and only for a month. However, the article may cause someone to ask…can I make this a more permanent arrangement?
The Best Places in the World to Retire
Man Decides to Live at All-Inclusive 5-Start Resort Because It’s Cheaper
Food, Nutrition & Cooking
Article one definitely caught my eye. I try my best to follow an intermittent fasting schedule of consuming all meals, including snacks, within an 8-hour period. Admittedly, after that 8-hour period, I am often still craving a snack. I guess if I am going to break that schedule, at least I can find something healthy for that 11 pm snack. I found the suggestions to be very appetizing…
Article two is a quick one, but of immediate help to all of us that care about our food lasting as long as possible.
15 Best Healthy Late-Night Snacks, According to a Nutritionist
From Ketchup to Pineapples: The Food That Should Never Be Kept in a Fridge
Recreation, Exercise & Hobbies
Article one is definitely near and dear to my heart. If you also yearn for the road less traveled, read on to find out where you can easily do so year-round. The ranking is for cities and based upon livability and proximity to local nature hikes as well as National Parks.
Article two is quick to congratulate us on reaching 75 (ok, personally, I am still a few years shy of that milestone). It is also quick to tell us that it is time to change our lifestyle to match our age. I know I will begrudgingly do this when the time comes…as I already have developed a few unwelcome aches and pains. My personal favorites, with a bit of humor intended, are numbers 6 and 7.
10 Places in The U.S. To Live for Year-Round Hiking
30 Activities to Avoid After 75: The Golden Years
Arts, Entertainment, and Reading
Article one, really a slideshow, from iconic masterpieces to breathtaking exhibitions, museums are easily the epitome of cultural significance—maybe a shortcut for those who want to revisit history without going to many places. So, whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious about the stories behind the brushstrokes, you’ll be thrilled to visit the most famous museums in the world. This blog post will serve as your ultimate guide to these treasures.
Article two, from Esquire, gives us a run-down on director Richard Linklater’s movies. Not as well -known as Martin Scorsese or Quentin Tarantino, Linklater and his movies often delve into deep concepts. Another unique characteristic of his movies is his use of a mix of professional and amateur actors. It works, and you will likely know many of his movies, thought you may not know him.
11 of the Most Acclaimed and Renowned Museums of All Time
Every Richard Linklater Movie, Ranked
Financial Management for Seniors
If you are looking to relocate in retirement, article one, from Liberty & Wealth, gives you some food for thought. Interestingly, many on this list have no state income tax, but clearly make up for it with high property tax rates.
Even as a senior citizen, you will likely continue to pay property taxes as long as you own property. However, many states may have a program to reduce that tax burden, often called a homestead exemption. It is definitely worth checking into and article two can help with the first step.
18 States with the Most Outrageous Property Taxes
As a Senior, When Can I Stop Paying Property Taxes?