Posts by: Teri Monroe

by Teri Monroe

The Secret Upside of No Kids or Grandkids Nearby Many retirees assume happiness depends on being surrounded by children and grandchildren. But for those whose families l... read the story

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Why Some Boomers Are Loving Life More Later Than Ever Before For many Baby Boomers, the years after 60 aren’t a slowdown—they’re a revival. Freed from career pressures, child-... read the story

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Energy Efficiency Fixes Older Homes Desperately Need But People Ignore Older homes carry charm, history, and craftsmanship that modern builds often lack—but they also hide costly inefficien... read the story

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When Cravings for Normalcy Become Risky After Surgery After surgery, most people want to get back to “normal” as quickly as possible—walking the dog, cooking meals, or ... read the story

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Why Many Retirement Plans Forget the Cost of Shoring Up Independence Retirement planning often focuses on income, travel dreams, and leisure—but rarely on the price of staying self-suffic... read the story

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When Medicare Doesn’t Cover Your Dental or Vision — What You’ll Pay Out-of-Pocket Many retirees are shocked to learn that Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental or vision care. Cleanings, crowns, glass... read the story

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These Pension Myths Will Quietly Erode Your Income Over Time Many retirees rely on pensions as their financial backbone—but misconceptions about how they work can quietly shrink i... read the story

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Where Boomers Are Moving Now — And Why It’s All About Taxes and Lifestyle Retirement moves used to center on sunshine, but today’s boomers are chasing more than weather—they’re chasing tax... read the story

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Senior Fraud Tactics That Sound Convincing — How to See Through Them Scammers are getting smarter—and seniors are their favorite targets. Many frauds now mimic official agencies, trusted ... read the story

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Why Volunteering Can Actually Increase Your Longevity More Than Walking Three Times a Week Doctors often prescribe daily exercise for longevity, but science now shows that giving back might add even more years t... read the story