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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…

The Speakeasy: A Modern Hidden Gem

The Speakeasy: A Modern Hidden Gem

ByMark Montonara

The speakeasy came into prominence in the U.S. during the Prohibition era – from 1920-1933 in most parts of the country. (Some state’s prohibition laws extended beyond 1933.). During the prohibition era, laws were enacted that made it illegal to manufacture, transport, and sell alcoholic beverages throughout the country. A Brief History of The Speakeasy…

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…