About 16 million adults in the U.S., and 350 million people around the world, have depression, a major source of physical and mental disability. It affects people’s employment and their ability to socialize and maintain relationships.
Source: Being Fit in Middle Age May Protect Against Depression
Saving money can be difficult. But spending it? That part was supposed to be easy for retirees who’ve spent decades building up their nest eggs for their golden years.
Source: The Really Surprising Thing People Get Wrong In Retirement
My Comments: Excellent piece on steps to follow in retirement.
1. Update budget
2. Organize your income and expenses into buckets
3. Keep paying yourself first
4. Consider professional advice.
A President who invokes absolute authority to…pardon himself. An ambassador to Germany who declares he wants to…topple the German government. Senators — the most powerful people in democracy, save the President — knocking on the door of a …
Source: Do Americans Know How Much Trouble They’re In?
My Comments: This is very important piece.
Fritz Gilbert knew in his 20s that he did not want to die at his desk. Gilbert, 55, who retired last week, started saving decades ago for what could be one of our most fraught decisions: When do I retire?
Source: When should you retire? Don’t die at your desk, but don’t outlive your money either
My Comments: This is an excellent piece. It presses all the button for me.
We’ve known for a long time that exercise is healthy. However, a long-term study conducted by sports scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has found that people who lead active lifestyles are around 10 years younger in terms of motor skills.
Source: Fitness and Health
My Comments: Pretty article on keeping a heathy workout regiment to maintain a good body.