Like learning curling, deciding the optimal claiming age for Social Security may seem easy from afar. Once you get into the details, it can indeed be more complicated – and consequential.

Knowing when to claim Social Security is a critical decision for retirement. Before you make that decision, it is important to understand the fundamentals of how Social Security retirement benefits are calculated and the nuances around the basic rules.

In a bear market, our first reaction might be to make a change in our financial portfolio. However, if your assets are invested properly, you should be able to survive the down turn without much overall loss.

Did you know that you may want to work “in retirement”? There is a growing trend of people working in semi-retirement, and the evidence highlights many benefits from working in retirement. Whether it is paid work or volunteer work, your retirement will be more fulfilling if you were engaged in these kinds of endeavors.

Retirement may offer a great trigger point take a fresh approach at life and begin anew. It’s a great time to look for renewal of the mind, body, and spirit. True fulfillment is retirement won’t only be enhanced with proper renewal, but it’s essential.

Helping your adult children can be a huge blessing. But, what should you consider before making large gifts?

Having relationships in retirement may be the most important aspect of well-being in retirement. Find out why you need to be proactive in retirement and discover ways to design your ideal life around your connections.

This podcast episode of The Retirement Oasis suggests that planning your ideal retirement includes focusing on one aspect of inner well-being, “Leisure or Play”. While the ideal retirement does not involve all Leisure, it is nevertheless a huge part of one’s retirement. There are tips and tricks to make the most out of your leisure opportunities.