Introduction to Social Security and Medicare for Seniors For the majority of individuals, Social Security serves as the fundamental pillar of retirement income, while Medicare typically serves as the primary health coverage provider. The crucial questions often revolve around when to claim Social Security benefits and gaining a clear understanding of Medicare. Knowing the optimal…
Retirement News Articles – December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas! Luke 2:11: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Welcome to the Retirement News Articles for the week of December 25th. I hope today finally brings you a respite from the Christmas rush and you simply get to spend time with…
Food Holidays for 2024
Introduction to Food Holidays for 2024 I will admit that this post is somewhat tongue in cheek…meaning there is little thought or creativity that went into this post. That said, for those of you who love food and cooking, I thought this Food Holiday Calendar would be of some interest. This calendar, the most comprehensive…
Happy, Healthy New Years Resolutions for Seniors
Introduction to New Years Resolutions for Seniors Assuming you are in relatively good health, retirement can be a rewarding time, full of adventure and special times with family and friends. However, even if you are alone, it doesn’t mean you have to become a hermit and hide yourself from the outside world. It is widely…
Things to Buy AFTER Christmas
Introduction to Things to Buy AFTER Christmas The last 3 months of the year are hectic and yet provide wonderful family time and memories. However, they can be a real drain on the budget, what with Halloween decorations and candies, Thanksgiving festivities and feasts, and the final double-whammy, the month-long preparation for Christmas. Of course,…
Retirement News Articles – December 18, 2023
Welcome to the Retirement News Articles for the week of December 18th. It’s been another hectic week with family health issues, so I have no other posts other than this weekly newsletter. I hope you are getting your Christmas shopping done and of course encourage you to check out my product pages for last minute…
Retirement News Articles – December 11, 2023
Welcome to Optimal Retirement Living and Retirement News Articles for the week of December 11th. Introduction to Optimal Retirement Living Optimal Retirement Living and optimalretirementliving.com is focused upon providing information, education and products relevant to retirees. The areas of focus (and initial products) are as follows: Holiday Traditions Access to Health Information (Expert links and…
The Best of Christmas Desserts
Introduction to “The Best of Christmas Desserts” Though the “Christmas Cookie” has become the poster child for holiday desserts, the breadth and history of Christmas desserts is more than the cookie. Here is a link to the article titled, “The History of Traditional Christmas Desserts” from La Levain, which provides more historical insights. The…
How to Keep Jesus in Christmas
Introduction to “How to Keep Jesus in Christmas” Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of year, for many reasons. It is a heartfelt season to enjoy time with family and participate in a variety of popular Christmas traditions. When most people are asked what makes Christmas special, they most often cite things such as…
Retirement News Articles – November 27, 2023
Welcome to the Retirement News Articles for the week of November 27th. Coincidentally, I am currently living 2 blocks from a big regional mall. When we moved here a month ago, I was amazed at how empty the parking lot was on a consistent basis. Then Black Friday happened. The mall lot was overflowing and…