I love to shop. I can always find a bargain. As I move forward to retirement I am exploring a cash only month. Using a budget calculator I estimated my groceries, entertainment and gas needs for a week. I have put my cards in the drawer and will try to survive. I will keep you …
Preparing Emotionally for Retirement!
Well it has been a roller coaster month. My job has been so busy preparing paperwork and processes to leave my job. There are many changes and I feel stressed because I have one month to organize everything never mind myself. Remember you can always be replaced and maybe they can do a better job. …
Preparing Financially as a single!
What you do you need to consider? I have been a widow for almost two years and I realize I have no one to count on for my retirement success but me.The facts show that women live longer and the number of years women are married due to being single, divorced or marrying later is …
Preparing for Retirement financially!
It is important to research your financial options in retirement. If you don’t have a defined benefit pension calculate what you need to live on. Prepare a budget, there are many websites where you can plug-in the numbers and get an idea of what you need to live on. Call Service Canada and see if …
Humboldt Broncos
It has taken me a week to talk about this tragedy. I think about all of the bus trips my son has been on for the Spruce Grove Saints and East Coast League teams and realize how vulnerable they are on the bus. It breaks my heart because I am a hockey mom and my …
Retirement
Have you thought about retiring? After 34 years I made the decision to retire. It was difficult as I worry will I have enough money and how will I fill my days! I have broken it down into three steps. 1. Prepare financially 2. Prepare mentally 3. Prepare physically Stay tuned on how I achieve …
Stretching for Seniors
As I age I realize how important stretching is. I focus on 4 stretches for my legs. 1. The Quad Stretch 2. Hamstring/calf stretch 3. Inner thigh stretch 4. Supine leg stretch In order to improve my flexibility I also use a band to stretch my hips on a regular basis.
The importance of exercise
After the age of Sixty exercise is important. Walking is a good place to start and I find mall walking is safe and easy to do during the week or on the weekends. The key is go to the mall before it opens and you can walk shopper-free. Great way to burn some calories and …
Weather in March!
The weather is so unpredictable these days. One day is sunshine and another day is a full blown snowstorm. Yikes!