The fear of being alone in retirement is quite common and is second only to the fear of running out of money during retirement. While everyone may experience loneliness at some point in their lives, retirement loneliness presents new and unique challenges. Additionally, the likelihood of experiencing loneliness tends to increase as we age. One (Learn more!) The post 9 Ways to Combat Retirement Loneliness appeared first on Rebel Retirement ..read more

Today, I’ll embark on a journey into the realm of Laughing Yoga—a combination of laughter and yogic breathing. As older adults, this type of yoga practice makes a great impact on our health and longevity. Let’s explore this humble practice. I’ll begin by explaining the basics fundamentals. Then, I’ll delve into its benefits for retirement (Learn more!) The post Joyful Retirement: The Power of Laughing Yoga for Older Adults appeared first on Rebel Retirement ..read more

Teaching English online may be your money lifeline to skyrocketing prices and dwindling bank accounts. Our wallets are feeling the squeeze. Prices have hit the roof on everything from housing, food, clothing, entertainment, and gas. So, if you’re feeling the financial pinch and are looking for some side income, Teaching English Online may be your (Learn more!) The post Teaching English Online: Supplemental Income for Retirees appeared first on Rebel Retirement ..read more

Retirement is the perfect time for a fresh start. It’s a chance to leave behind a stale and unfulfilling lifestyle and step outside of your comfort zone and explore new possibilities. In this post, I’ll look at what it takes to step out of your comfort zone and how thriving in retirement is possible if (Learn more!) The post Retirement: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Thrive appeared first on Rebel Retirement ..read more

Is the retirement roller coaster more than you bargained for? With the disappearance of pensions, tumbling 401(k) balances, shrinking dollars, and an unstable housing market, you might want to scream! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or even defeated by all of the adversity we may encounter along the way. But there’s a simple, yet powerful (Learn more!) The post How Resilience Can Help You Cope With Retirement appeared first on Rebel Retirement ..read more

Years ago I realized the power of play while coloring with my daughters at a 4-H meeting. I was a forty-something mom sitting on the floor working on the group’s float project for an upcoming parade. My job was to outline circles on craft paper with various colored markers to simulate a crowd at a (Check it Out!) The post Unleash the Power of Play for Older Adults appeared first on Rebel Retirement ..read more

If you’re like most baby boomers, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of having too much credit card debt. Maybe you’re carrying a balance from month to month, or perhaps you’ve been hit with an unexpected late fee or two. Either way, credit card debt can feel like a weight around your neck. It’s a stressful (Check it Out!) The post Tips for Living Debt-Free in Retirement appeared first on Rebel Retirement ..read more

When I was a kid, I remember my aunt complaining to her sisters about the gifts they gave my grandmother. She said the gifts were useless dust catchers, knick-knacks, and junk. Please! Give her something practical! Thereafter, I think my grandmother received slippers, nightgowns, and handkerchiefs. Not the most exciting presents, but useful. Now that Learn More The post Novel Gift Ideas That Don’t Take Up Space [for Older Adults] appeared first on ..read more

In my mid-30s, I began focusing on the power of positive thinking. Rebel Retiree and I were going through a financial rough patch and I was having a hard time with it. Challenging as it was, I learned a lot about mindset and how optimism affects our everyday lives. At the time, I was looking Learn More The post Live Longer with Positive Thinking – 7 Tips on Cultivating Optimism appeared first on ..read more

Would you like to learn how to grow Ashwagandha from seeds? If you’ve already reaped the benefits from Ashwagandha supplements for healthy aging, you may be motivated to do so. Cultivating and growing your own medicinal herbs is rewarding. Plus, you’ll feel a little more self-sufficient. In this article, I’ll give a brief explanation of Learn More The post How to Grow Ashwagandha From Seeds for Healthy Aging appeared first on ..read more