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What do Empty Nesters Do? Quite a lot actually.
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What do Empty Nesters Do? Quite a lot actually.

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

Empty nesters are those who have children who have grown and moved out of the house. It’s a time when people can enjoy their free time, but they also need to think about what they’ll do with that new-found freedom. So what do empty nesters do with this new ‘free time’? Some empty nesters find…

10 Essential Books of Life That Teach You Valuable Lessons
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10 Essential Books of Life That Teach You Valuable Lessons

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

If you’re looking for some new reading material for the summer, we’ve got just the list for you – focusing on the books of life. These books have changed lives and will probably change yours, too. They challenge your perspective on everything from success to happiness to self-esteem—and they’ll give you a whole new way…

The Top Gift Ideas for Him in 2022
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The Top Gift Ideas for Him in 2022

ByMark Montonara

As we approach the 2022 holiday season, thoughts turn to gift ideas for those in your life. Are the modern men in your life expecting another tie under the tree this year? Maybe you should mix it up a bit with some of these interesting ideas for the perfect gift ideas for him (men) in…

5 Tips for Achieving a Balanced Empty Nest
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5 Tips for Achieving a Balanced Empty Nest

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

As children grow up, they leave the nest and move out on their own. But what happens after kids leave the house? This is especially true for many parents recently who might have ‘re-captured’ their children during the COVID pandemic. Especially for college aged kids and young single adult children, many came home to ride…

Aging Parents and Driving: When Taking the Keys Away from Them is the Right Decision
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Aging Parents and Driving: When Taking the Keys Away from Them is the Right Decision

ByMark Montonara

Many empty nesters are finding that they are replacing childcare with ‘parent care’. This is the life situation that has caused many in our age group to be referred to as the ‘sandwich generation‘. One of those life decisions that such empty nesters face in that situation is their aging parents and driving. When is the right time to address that concern?

Putting the ‘Active’ in Active Adult Communities
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Putting the ‘Active’ in Active Adult Communities

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

The term – “active adult community” typically describes a community designed for residents aged 55 and older. These communities may have been conceptualized 30 years ago as retirement communities for “active retirees,” but today they are more likely to be full of adults, younger and older – both singles and couples – many who still work part- and even full-time.

Ready for Retirement? Avoid These 5 Retirement Financial Pitfalls
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Ready for Retirement? Avoid These 5 Retirement Financial Pitfalls

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

Common wisdom states that you should start preparing for your retirement on the day that you receive your first ‘full-time’ paycheck. But, as many of us know, that is often easier said than done. For many individuals and couples who are 45+ years of age today, there are many factors that may have caused those…