No matter how much you plan, you’ll likely experience a few retirement surprises. Most retirees experience a life different in many ways from what they originally planned. Here are things that surprised retirees. Use these findings to improve your overall retirement plan for a happier and more secure future.
If you have high blood pressure, don’t just lay off the sodium — counteract it. That’s what a recent study published in a scientific journal of the American Physiological Society suggests. Higher sodium intake is associated with higher blood pressure — an issue that nearly half of American adults contend with. Finding the ideal ratio of sodium and potassium intake, however, could be a better…
With its magnificent view over the Bay of Santander, it’s not surprising that Santander, a small but bustling and interesting city on Spain’s Atlantic Coast, is justly proud of being a member of the “Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club.” Santander (population: 172,656) is the capital city of the region of Cantabria and lies on the northern coast of Spain. Built on a series of hills overlooking…
Key retirement costs are being overlooked by many Americans. According to a survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), fewer than 50% of Americans “have planned for emergency expenses or calculated how much is needed to cover health expenses” in retirement. And, the Society of Actuaries found that while more than 6 in 10 pre-retirees and 7 in 10 retirees have given at least some…
