Retirement Safety Zone

03/01/2025

What a wild ride! Our temperatures are sinking below zero with snow storms then skyrocketing to above sixty degrees with 40 mph wind gusts. It feels like our whole world is in chaos. But even in middle of extremes we can find balance - if only for a moment.

Read "The Balance In the Chaos" by Gracelyn below:

https://www.poetry.com/poem/211130/the-balance-in-the-chaos

12/13/2024

Sometimes, loving people means having hard conversations.

We're updating our post from 2021, How to Have Difficult Conversations About Money, Long Term Care Planning, and More below with more insights and tips that you can use in many different situations - from talking about hard topics like finances and caregiving to negotiating whose house the holidays will be hosted at this year.

Sometimes, loving people means having hard conversations. We're updating our original post, How to Have Difficult Conversations About Money, Long Term Care Planning, and More below with more insights and tips that you can use in many different situations - from talking about hard topics like fina

11/29/2024

11/23/2024

Chronic illness and death have the power to devastate income resources in retirement. Without adequate insurance, paying for expensive medical procedures can drain your savings. If an illness or disability becomes long term, paying for home care, assisted living or full nursing care drains the budget year after year.

Watch our newest video to learn more about medical care costs in retirement.

Paying for medical bills and personal long term care costs can add up to a big hole in your retirement savings. Chronic illness and death have the power to d...

11/07/2024

Longer life expectancies and the tendency to marry men older than they are means that women are more likely to face a dramatic decline in retirement income at a spouse’s death - but illness and accidents can create the same risk for married men. Is it possible to build a retirement plan that takes something so difficult for many of us to talk - or even think about - into account?

https://youtu.be/2QqsbKjD2TE

Longer life expectancies and the tendency to marry men older than they are means that women are more likely to face a dramatic decline in retirement income a...

11/02/2024

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, and the air is getting cooler.
As we set our clocks back this year, It's the perfect time to curl up with a warm beverage and refresh our minds with some new information.
Learn about the history of Daylight Savings Time here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRQcW9ODoP4

10/17/2024

When the final stages of an illness, cancer, or other chronic condition are approaching, what are your options? Today we're talking about Palliative Care and Hospice Care.

Our video on grief and grieving:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkHVUU7ti8Q&t=67s

More resources:
Retirement Safety Zone - https://www.retirementsafetyzone.com/
Chronically Informed - https://www.chronicallyinformed.org/about

10/10/2024

Have you heard about AI generated images and "deepfakes"? The technology behind deepfakes can be used in many ways – both good and bad. Deepfakes can be used for fraud, scams, exploitation, impersonation, and extortion.

www.retirementsafetyzone.com/resources-all/can-you-spot-a-deepfake

Have you heard about AI generated images and “deepfakes”? You might be wondering: what exactly is a “deepfake”? How can a computer make such realistic fake photos, videos, and sound bites? Why would someone do something like that?

10/05/2024

Enjoying the feel of crisp air and the beauty of fall colors can be rejuvenating. So kick back, put your feet up and relish the moment.

Some chillin' jazz to encourage the mood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjPJyMVSFS4

10/03/2024

https://www.retirementsafetyzone.com/resources-all/thinking-about-retirement-inflation

With inflation, the cost of goods and services increase over a period of time, meaning that you’ll need more retirement income in order to pay for the same lifestyle. Watch our video to learn more.

With inflation, the cost of goods and services increase over a period of time, meaning that you’ll need more retirement income in order to pay for the same lifestyle.

09/06/2024

Every day contains a spark of wonder but how often do we take a minute to appreciate it? Let's take a look around us and find that bright burst of everyday wonder. Who knows what inspiration might be sparked!

08/07/2024

Take A Moment for Kindness