There is the story of the frugal Scotsman who bought two tickets to the lottery and then discovered that one of the tickets had won $57 million. When they notified him of his good fortune, he was overheard to mutter, “I can’t imagine what prompted me to buy that other ticket.” In my later years …more

Site Editor’s note: While we typically do not post material that was already published elsewhere we felt that the following convocation speech delivered to the graduating class of 2013 at Syracuse University by renowned professor and author George Saunders is exceptional and would be of interest to our readers. Mr. Saunders has kindly agreed to …more

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One of the problems with selling the concept of Retirement to young people is that old age just seems so impossibly far away in the distant future. The financial services industry and the mass media love to talk about retirement but let’s face it, if you’re a recent college graduate just entering the workforce, retirement …more

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When it comes to the important topic of retirement planning, a reverse mortgage can be a valuable option you may want to consider to help you live the comfortable lifestyle you’ve always anticipated during your golden years. Though there are a variety of alternative ways to supplement your income, a reverse mortgage can be a …more

Recently billed as a “storm raging” about “the shocking”, but some would say accurate, portrayal of the seedier side of life on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria, gave quite a few of us a good laugh. Indignation and denial from the tourist board was the immediate reaction to the recent Spanish television program broadcast, …more

Chocolate, nicknamed “the food of the gods,” has been around for 2000 years and helps our aging mind and bodies stave off some of the consequences of growing older. Research indicates that: A square of dark chocolate two or three times a week reduced inflammatory C-reactive protein by 17%. (Journal of Nutrition) A small piece …more

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Are you looking to retire in a quiet and cozy location that you can call home? Then the tropical island of Sri Lanka located on the Indian Ocean and listed by Lonely Planet as the number one destination in the world to visit in 2013 is just the right place. Fringed by sandy beaches, coconut …more

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As I get older I find it harder to recall some things. Some people call these “senior moments” which seems to imply that I am getting older and that my brain is not working as fast as it used to. I reject that idea completely. My having difficulty recalling some things is not because my …more