Merlin helps you i.d. birds — free
Yes, I do Steps, but long before Steps came along walking was more than my go-to everyday exercise. I loved walkiing and wandering around the …
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It’s a good dog’s world
Dogs can surprise you and create very good things in your life. If you already own a dog you may know the benefits of dogs …
Master Gardeners spill the dirt sometimes
There are many ways to pursue your love of gardening besides getting your hands in the dirt. One of the best known is the Master …
Entertain at children’s birthday parties
Quite honestly, only a few retirees go into the party entertainment business unless they have been involved in entertainment before retirement–for example, in a local …
Sewing, crocheting and knitting for kids, pets
Here are two true stories about women who turned their needle hobbies into extra spending money for retirement. Sewing for Children Liz was for decades …
Which retirement for you? Step-Down or Jump-Off-Cliff
Retirement is not a choice for about a third of the people in the U.S. They are forced into abrupt, overnight retirement by their companies’ …
Early Retirement: Prepare for the Unexpected
Permanent, lifelong vacation–that’s the goal of many people who consider or take early retirement. And by early we mean people in their fifties or even …
3 Tips for Bargain Travel
Yes, you can travel even if your budget is limited. But you have to be smart about it and invest some time to make the …