By Jennifer Frost

With Americans spending on average just under 11 hours per week in their car, you would be wise to consider whether your current car is as ready for retirement as you might be. Whether or not you choose to keep a car will, of course, depend largely on how much you are able to access your friends, family, leisure activities and day to day life without one. Maintaining…

Afraid to Retire? What to Do on Day One

From: nextavenue.org

How the 3 C’s can ease your way into a fulfilling retirement

You’re standing alone on the edge of a cliff, staring off into a vast unknown. Is this you, thinking about retirement?

Or as one man told me during my research into the new retirement: “So I wake up in the morning, go to the fitness club and have…

By Teresa Greenhill

Losing a spouse uproots your life in more ways than one. Besides the heartache of loss and the stress of planning a funeral, the death of a partner carries some pretty heavy financial burdens—many of which need to be settled sooner rather than later. People of any age can have a hard time facing the mountain of financial decisions that need to be made while grieving, and seniors are no exception. Fortunately,…

By Teresa Greenhill

Moving into retirement can be a complicated financial time for anyone, but veterans have more considerations than your average civilian. Everything from medical costs to what kind of retirement accounts you may have can be slightly more complicated. Veterans deserve to have a solid understanding of their own financial situation. With the right knowledge, they can take control of their finances and live the peaceful retirement they’ve earned.

By Teresa Greenhill

Mental health difficulties can strike at any age. Even seniors can experience problems like anxiety and depression. According to Mental Health America, more than two million Americans over the age of 65 live with some form of depression, for instance. Possible symptoms include feelings of sadness and hopelessness, loss of concentration, unusual sleep patterns, suicidal thoughts, and a lack of interest in activities that…

By David H. Morgan

From talk given at Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church

In following up with the theme of today’s message, several core themes emanate that should trigger inner self-reflection and musing at this time in our lives.

1. Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” What are all of us here doing to feed our sheep? Our flock includes not just the spiritual nourishment garnered here at OBPC every Sunday morning, but also others in our community, nation and…
   
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By David H. Morgan

I have been reflecting on the meaning of stewardship and its impact on our daily lives. As members of the church, the body of Christ, we are admonished to believe and embrace that our pledges truly emanate from the heart and the soul, and very rightfully so. However, I would be remiss to also have us embrace that sometimes, our gifts may incubate and emanate from the head, our mind….

The holidays can be one of the most joyous times of year, or it can be one of the most stressful. Sail through your Thanksgiving with this exclusive guide!

Print out these helpful tips, checklist, decor ideas, and recipes to make Thanksgiving prep a breeze. From American Lifestyle.

Money Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

Money mistakes can happen at any age — whether you’re negotiating your first job offer or planning your retirement. The good news? With a few simple steps, you can gain control of your financial future starting today.

Ready to reach your goals? Here’s how to be financially savvy no matter where you are in life:

5 Myths About FIRE And Early Retirement That Just Won’t Die

From: www.forbes.com

You’d think that personal finance gurus and pundits would embrace the FIRE movement (Financial Independence / Retire Early). The FIRE crowd preaches a debt-free lifestyle, healthy savings rates, smart low-fee investing, and life over money.

What’s not to love?

Yet it seems that some just can’t help hating on FIRE. They claim few can save the amounts of money…