Retirement

Somewhere along the winding banks of the Yellowstone River, there’s a town where the mail still arrives by hand, the general store has been serving locals for more than a century, and the cabins carry the scent of freshly cut pine. It’s called Pray, Montana—and for the right buyer, it could all be yours.

This five-acre town, just 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, offers more than just property lines. Pray offers a functioning U.S. post office, giving it its own zip code and

Read the entire article: Pray, Montana, for Sale for $2.6 Million

For many, retirement is imagined as a time of rest, travel and leisure. But what if this chapter of life held an even greater promise? Research consistently shows that meaningful community engagement in later years provides fulfillment and contributes to longer life expectancy.

The key? A sense of purpose.

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that individuals with a strong sense of purpose were at significantly lower risk for cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.

Read the entire article: In retirement, live a rich life of purpose and longevity | Guest Columns | clarionherald.org

The idea of kicking back with “nothin’ to do” in retirement sounds fabulous in young adulthood or middle age when life can feel overloaded, so it comes as something of a surprise that a major complaint about retirement is having “nothin’ to do.”

Read the entire article: 10 Ways To Improve Your Retirement Routine According To A Retirement Coach | TravelAwaits

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column about the growing tribe of people who value experiences over security in their lives. But there is something that I didn’t say then that I want to emphasize: You don’t necessarily have to trade experience and financial security off against each other.

Read the entire article: A Life Full of Experiences May Not Mean Less Financial Security – Behavior Gap

According to a recently released study conducted by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2.9 million older workers ages 55-70 have left the labor force since March, putting these workers “at risk of having to retire involuntarily due to increased health risks coupled with decreased job prospects.”

Read the entire article: The ‘2020 Effect’ Is Stretching Retirement Income | Lake Expo Advertorials | lakeexpo.com