Many folks judge the health of their financial plan based on how the markets and their investment accounts are performing. But a...

A mini-retirement is a planned, intentional break from your normal work schedule that can help you recharge and rethink your career trajectory. Your mini-retirement might mean downshifting to a four-day work week. It could be an extended stay-at-home vacation. Or it could be a longer break from work, like a sabbatical. Older workers who are nearing the "traditional" retirement window might also use mini-retirement to test drive their vision of what life without work will be

A great vacation should be an energizing or relaxing change of pace from our normal routines. But comfort, rewards points, and convenience can turn annual vacation time into its own routine as well. As much as you may treasure the memories from your favorite travel spots, there are other beaches to swim, forests to hike, and small towns to explore. Here are three reasons why adding a new destination to your family's vacation itinerary could boost your ROL this summer. 1.

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As your college graduate prepares to move into a new phase of their adult life, one thing they probably don't need is more stuff to move. Parents can still commemorate their child's achievements with less-traditional gifts that won't take up space in the moving van. Including, of course, cash. But before you stick a check in a greeting card, consider some alternative ways to celebrate your grad and also set them up for success. 1. Travel Other than a budget spring bre

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Doctors and dentists tend to be high earners. But the extensive schooling and professional training they go through to earn those...

Northwestern University's SuperAging Study defines a "SuperAger" as a person in their 80s whose cognitive function is comparable to an average middle-aged person. These are the "sharp" seniors who keep learning, keep growing, and keep adapting to whatever life throws at them. SuperAgers also lose brain matter at a slower rate than average seniors and may have some immunity to Alzheimer’s and dementia. While genetics may play a part in SuperAgers' mental durability, research

Family traditions are a beloved part of our holiday celebrations. Until they aren't anymore. Just because your family has been doing...

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Does your exercise routine include some reps for your brain? Dementia, an umbrella term for afflictions like memory loss, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's disease, can be one of the most physically, emotionally, and financially taxing conditions for older people. However, medical researchers have concluded that approximately one out of every three cases of dementia can be prevented. Incorporating these lifestyle changes into your daily routine could improve your brain hea

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Home swapping can add a variety of "local living" experiences to a vacation. And with the growth in both demand and providers for home swaps since the pandemic, frugal travelers with an adventurous streak have more options for finding a great place to stay and vetting trustworthy folks to swap with. Here are four ways that a home swap could make your next trip more memorable, and more affordable. 1. Travel for less. When you home swap you spend your vacation staying at

We usually associate a sabbatical with a career break that allows a professional to step outside their job, learn something new,...