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3 Ways to Give Thanks in Retirement

Thanksgiving is a good time to think about how you express gratitude. Some people donate their time or money to a charitable organization, or just enjoy the simple pleasures of retirement. The great thing about giving is that you often get something back. Volunteering is a great way to make new social connections, you might [...]

2019-11-26T00:25:10-06:00November 26th, 2019|Lifestyle, Psychology, Retirement|

Avoid Ageism in Retirement

Despite the fact that America has an aging population, there is much evidence of ageism around us. The way we perceive older adults can limit their roles in society, and a pervasive negative view of aging can have a psychological impact on us. Sometimes ageism can be seen in a seemingly benign birthday card depicting [...]

2019-07-22T13:22:57-05:00July 22nd, 2019|Lifestyle, Psychology|

Plan to Maintain Your Independence This 4th of July

Many Baby Boomers are watching their parents age to the point where they should move out of their home – and refuse. Maybe it’s that they are stubborn when it comes to their independence, or maybe they refuse to be a burden on their children. While these sentiments are admirable, older children can be faced [...]

2019-07-01T21:47:20-05:00July 1st, 2019|Lifestyle, Retirement|

Are You Ready for Endless Summer?

It’s time to start planning your summer, and whether you’re going to laze around on the beach, visit friends, or take a trip, it’s important to also start thinking about your retirement plan. On average, we spend more time every year planning for vacations than planning for retirement – and retirement is much longer than [...]

2019-06-17T14:05:45-05:00June 17th, 2019|Lifestyle, Retirement Planning|

Finding Happiness in Retirement

There’s no doubt that our culture is obsessed with youth and often overlooks the benefits of aging. You may not have looked forward to getting older when you were younger, but now that you’re nearing retirement you may have gained a different perspective. The fact is, older Americans tend to be happier, according to a [...]

2019-05-14T01:23:27-05:00May 14th, 2019|Lifestyle, Retirement|

Do You Need to File a Tax Extension?

Doing your taxes might be complicated, but thankfully filing for an extension can help give you some more time to prepare. There are many decisions to be made when preparing your taxes, such as whether you should itemize or take the standard deduction, and finding out how new changes to the tax code affect you. [...]

2019-04-09T01:56:31-05:00April 9th, 2019|Lifestyle, Tax Strategies|

How to Handle Life’s Busy Seasons

Generally, accountants have a good work-life balance, but they’re notoriously busy during tax season. From January to April, their workload increases significantly, and they must come up with new techniques to manage their time. Sometimes when we’re used to a routine, extra work or activity can throw us off because we don’t know how to [...]

2019-01-21T23:25:56-06:00January 21st, 2019|Lifestyle|
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