Welcome to my Retirement News Articles for the week of April 22nd. In addition to the weekly newsletter, I also posted a concise article about reading for older adults:
My favorite articles for the week are:
- Travel for Seniors: The Best Mississippi River Cruises to Discover America’s Heartland
- Food, Nutrition and Cooking: Cooking for Two; 5 Tips for Making it Easier
- Financial Management for Seniors: Three Ways to Give to Your Kids Tax-Free While You’re Still Alive
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
It’s time for a feel-good story about our youth. Evan Kim, a 5-foot-tall sixth-grader placed second among all girls and women at the Ventura Marathon in February when she ran the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours 58 minutes; this is an average of less than 7 minutes per mile. Her goal this year is to run the fastest recorded marathon for a 12-year-old of either gender — she’s only four minutes away. If you are a runner or would just like to read about a youth doing something inspiring, read on.
She’s 12. She runs an under-3-hour marathon. And she’s prepping for the 2028 Olympics
Travel for Seniors
What’s more American than a road trip? With the nation’s wide and varied spaces, road trips can come in many shapes and sizes. Article one, from Conde Nast, gives you what you need to plan your next memorable road adventure.
Article two is also from Conde Nast and gives us the low-down on the best Mississippi River cruises. I admit to never having been on a cruise, but have often thought a river cruise is what would best suit me. That makes this article of special interest to yours truly.
How to Plan a Road Trip From Start to Finish
The Best Mississippi River Cruises to Discover America’s Heartland
Lifestyle, Health & Welfare for Seniors
Article one, from Pocket Worthy, explains that a surprisingly potent technique can boost your short and long-term recall – and it appears to help everyone from students to Alzheimer’s patients.
Walking is the number one thing Dr. Melina B. Jampolis, author of The Doctor on Demand Diet, tells her patients to do. Lower your blood pressure, lose weight, and feel less stress by following this science-backed advice offered in article two, which is from Country Living magazine.
An Effortless Way to Improve Your Memory
11 Biggest Benefits of Walking to Improve Your Health, According to Doctors
Food, Nutrition & Cooking
Cooking for two comes with its own set of distinct challenges. Whether you find yourself in an empty nest, newly wedded, or simply managing a smaller household, catering to fewer diners requires a shift in kitchen dynamics. Article one provides five simple tips to streamline and economize the process of cooking for two.
Article two tells us why cocoa prices have more than doubled in the last 3 months and tripled in the last 12. It’s all about supply and demand…and weather and a few other things as well. It goes without saying you should both expect to pay more and likely get less than what you have in the past.
Cooking for Two; 5 Tips for Making it Easier
Recreation, Exercise & Hobbies
Article one, from Healthline, provides both the rationale and importance of stretching for older adults as well as an introduction to several appropriate exercises. Given its importance for overall health, I will likely be including this on in my “best of” articles of 2024.
As article two attests, retirement offers active adults ample opportunities to pursue both familiar and new hobbies, fostering physical and social engagement. Seniors can explore various activities, from learning new skills to deepening existing interests, to make the most of their leisure time. Many hobbies are accessible to beginners, requiring minimal prior knowledge, making it easy for seniors to embark on enjoyable pursuits and discover new passions and even new friends.
Stretching Exercises for Seniors to Improve Mobility
The Ultimate Hobby Guide: 50 Hobbies for Seniors
Arts, Entertainment, and Reading
At first it appears this story is about the allure libraries have for professional writers. Though it does discuss that topic, it finishes by explaining, and giving examples, of how this professional infatuation ends up in 8 specific literary works that we ourselves may want to read.
Article two, from Lifeline, provides ample reason for older adults to read. The benefits can be both physical and mental and most importantly delay the possible onset of dementia.
8 Magical Libraries in Literature
5 Proven Benefits of Reading for Seniors
Financial Management for Seniors
Article one, from Kiplinger, explains that though you may wish to provide some inheritance to your children while you are still alive, that can be less tax efficient than them taking the inheritance as a survivor. However, this article gives you three suggestions on how to minimize your tax consequences.
Article two, from Smart Asset, gives you some initial guidance in selecting a financial advisor. In addition it gives you tools to find one in your area if you are so inclined.
Three Ways to Give to Your Kids Tax-Free While You’re Still Alive
6 Things Not to Do When Selecting a Financial Advisor