Did you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week? That is because active individuals have a lower risk of serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity. In fact, studies have shown that obesity puts a person at a higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. There has never been a [...]

Regardless of age, staying active is important for overall health. After all, physical activity can help prevent health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. It can also improve sleep and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source). Regular exercise is particularly important for older adults, as reduced physical activity is a contributing factor in the loss of strength and stamina that comes with aging (3Trusted [...]

Now may be a good time to rethink your mortgage and consider whether refinancing is right for you. Refinancing may allow you to: Lower your monthly mortgage payment You may be able to take advantage of the current rate environment and lower the interest rate on your mortgage. If you get a lower interest rate, your monthly payment may go down. You can also lower your monthly payment by refinancing [...]

Hank Norsworthy was tired of having to walk down a dark hallway to get to bed. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 40 years ago, he uses a rollator (a walker with wheels) to get around. After several friends adopted smart home technology to automate certain features, he decided to give it a try.A few months ago, he bought an Echo Dot as well as some smart lightbulbs and smart plugs [...]

I recently saw a new study about retirement that asked participants what percent of their portfolio they can withdraw on a year-by-year basis in retirement. The majority of respondents said they could safely withdraw about 10 percent of their portfolio. As a financial advisor my response was “are you kidding?” Ten percent is more than double what you can comfortably withdraw from your portfolio. As I’ve mentioned many times in [...]

How do you get started on a health and fitness journey in older age? Rather than focusing on goals that feel unattainable or unsustainable, you’re better off focusing on lifestyle activities that will keep you active and exploring — and allow for fun. Connie Smith, the Healthy Living Director for Florida’s First Coast YMCA, says to just try something new. “Try something different that you’ve never done before, every single [...]