Empty Nester News

Pickleball: The latest in Competitive Socializing
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Pickleball: The latest in Competitive Socializing

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

According to the USA Pickleball Association, Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington. Three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating the game.  Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment…

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?

Unpaid Taxes Might Curtail Your International Travel Plans
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Unpaid Taxes Might Curtail Your International Travel Plans

ByMark Montonara

Now that the COVID-19 international travel restrictions are loosening up (or soon to loosen up) everyone is itching to hit the roads or runways. But, before you pack those bags to catch that next flight to international destinations, make sure your financial house is in order. Our legal correspondent and tax law expert, Jeff Cohen,…

Retirement Financial Pitfalls | Your 60’s are the New 50’s
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Retirement Financial Pitfalls | Your 60’s are the New 50’s

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

Tax filing season is upon us (as of this publishing date), and we may not be focused on our long-term goals until our filing is completed. But, once tax season is behind you, ignore these retirement financial pitfalls during the coming year at your peril.  As this video from MarketWatch points out, the retirement landscape…

What Experts Are Saying about Empty Nest Syndrome
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What Experts Are Saying about Empty Nest Syndrome

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

The Empty Nest Syndrome (ENS) refers to the feelings of melancholy and loneliness that parents experience after their children leave home to pursue independent living. It’s a time of transition for both parents and children, as their lives change forever. But experts say that empty nest syndrome does not have to be a time of…

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.

New Year’s Resolution Success is Yours, Empty Nester
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New Year’s Resolution Success is Yours, Empty Nester

ByOur Reporter-at-Large

According to a recent survey, only 32 percent of people said they WERE NOT planning on making New Year’s resolutions. Are you one of them, my fellow empty nester? 2018 is a new year. And each year presents us with a psychological new ‘start’. As an empty nester (or almost empty nester), you could also…