This may seem like a weird blog coming from me – a non-beer drinker and not a lover of dachshunds. But Oktoberfest has lots more to enjoy like German wines, giant pretzels, and adults dressed in Lederhosen. Read on for some Colorado celebrations to add to your calendar. Highlands Ranch: This suburban celebration…
Looking for a break in your routine, but reluctant to join the airline chaos that is Summer 2022? Here are some quick ideas for you. Manitou Springs A quaint little town adjacent to the south side of Colorado Springs, Manitou has lots to offer. Natural springs that literally spout out from different fountains downtown…
Summer is in full swing and as my readers are probably VERY in-demand, you may need a handy recipe to bring to all those parties at which your presence is requested. To be the most popular guest at summer gatherings, in addition to bringing copious drinks, here is the best recipe to contribute to the…
It’s summer and we here in Colorado love to get out and enjoy our beautiful scenery. The thing is, there are more of us in the state to share the space. So how to we get away from it all without the hassle of terrible parking, too much dog poop, and weaving around slow families…
Having just signed up for AARP (saved me $80 on a hotel reservation!), I got to wondering, what do other countries offer their seniors to make life healthier, happier, and more affordable? If you get a retirement visa in Panama, look forward to big discounts on entertainment, local transportation, airfare, power bills, medication, movie…
Where do boats go when they get sick? To the dock. What would the Terminator be called in retirement? The Exterminator. My friend keeps saying “cheer up man it could be worse, you could be stuck underground in a hole full of water.” I know he means well. Happy Father’s Day!
Your home may be your largest investment. Unlike your 401(k), it needs more active involvement to grow in value over time. Not to mention be enjoyable as your shelter and sanctuary. If you are like me (not a big do-it-yourselfer), here is a list of some easy jobs for spring. Refresh your front door.…
Here are some examples of how your CPA is feeling right about now: A 2-week-old bar of soap in a public bathroom in the 1980s. A cast member of The Walking Dead – zombie or apocalypse survivor, your choice. A parent of colicky triplets. Add in a labor shortage and clients getting documents…
Here in Colorado, the spring season can mean anything from blizzards to heat waves. To jolly you along, enjoy 5 funny tweets about Spring. The weather is warming up so now the kids can finally go outside and get some fresh air while they play on their phones. – Rodney Lacroix It’s the…
This week, I’m using data from the Health and Retirement Study to talk about what makes retirees happy and what detracts from enjoyment. This study was begun in 1994 and tracked 20,000 retirees through 2018.* The conclusions were that there are three core pillars of retirement happiness: Money (obviously), Health, and Relationship with Peers…
