Wellness
Weekend Reading: Depression Isn't a 'Normal' Part of Aging — How to Treat and Prevent It
Despite what many might believe, depression and aging don’t go hand-in-hand. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state 18.4 percent of Americans aged 65 and older suffer from some form of depression, which is less than the 21 percent of Americans aged 18 to 29.
Weekend Reading: Want a Happy Retirement? Have At Least This Many Hobbies
You inevitably have several activities or subjects that spark your interest, but when it comes to a fulfilling retirement, just how many hobbies do you really need? According to this article, 3.6 is the magic number.
Weekend Reading: The Dimensions of Wealth: Influencing Your Financial Path
The unique qualities and characteristics you possess are what make you, you. They trickle down into every aspect of your life, and that should include your retirement plan too.
Weekend Reading: How Exercise May Help Us Flourish
Most are well-versed on the benefits of exercise, but this goes to show the psychological effects run much deeper.
Weekend Reading: Retirement, Redundancy, Rejection: The Extreme Emotionality of Endings
The emotions that can run through your mind and body upon stepping into retirement are far beyond anything you might have anticipated.
Weekend Reading: Introducing a Hierarchy of Financial Wellness
What if you viewed your financial wellness as a tiered pyramid, with layers that played into your overall financial security?