Category Archives: Financial Issues

A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That…

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

So, I’m back to my game of Financing Retirement. The Money In half of the equation doesn’t start when we turn fifty or sixty. The things we do all through our adult lives will set the stage for retirement planning. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged expenses, Financing Retirement, lifestyle, retirement income, retirement planning, Saving, Social Security | 6 Comments

What to Do, What to Do…

Posted on January 31, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I’ve been looking at some retirement expenses, like Medicare Medigap policies, trips we’d like to take, and more. When I was working, I could buy a new TV or computer without thinking about it for too long. Now I really have … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Retirement itself | Tagged career change, Employment, lifestyle, working in retirement | 7 Comments

Where’s My Golden Pond?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In the game of Financing Retirement, there are two sides of the ledger. I’m dedicating various other posts to the Money In side (IRA’s, 401k’s, pensions, savings, Social Security, home equity, etc.), but the only way to figure out when … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged aging, change, lifestyle, retirement planning, Retiring in place, Senior housing, Senior Living | 13 Comments

What’s Going on with Social Security?? – Part 1

Posted on May 30, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In the game of Financing Retirement, our sources of Money In aren’t as flexible as they were during our working years.. For example, two possible sources of income in the US have important rules governing when they are available, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged 401K Accounts, Affording Retirement, Benefits, Finances, Financial Planning, IRA accounts, lifestyle, Medicare, Money, retirement, retirement planning, Senior finances, Social Security, Social Security Administration | 8 Comments

Thank You for Playing Our Game: Finding the Finish Line

Posted on May 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Welcome to my exciting new board game, Financing Retirement! This game is for one or two players, and includes dice and two stacks of cards to draw from – Money In, and Money Out. The goal is to have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged 401K Accounts, Affording Retirement, Assets, Expense, Finances, Financing Retirement, IRA accounts, lifestyle, Medical Insurance, Medicare, Money, Pension, retirement, Senior Medical Care, Social Security | 16 Comments

Responsible Family Member: Handle with Care

Posted on April 12, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

My sister and I first learned caregiving skills with dolls and pets when we were kids. Then we cared for our children (and our husbands as well). More recently, our parents have been the loved ones requiring some form of assistance or … Continue reading →