Retirement Series – Budgeting, Finances and Decisions

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Difficulty Managing and Budgeting Finances Difficulty managing and budgeting finances during retirement can be caused by several factors. One reason is that retirees may have a fixed income from sources such as, pensions, savings mandated by the government as in Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in Malaysia, or personal savings, which may not be enough to … Continue reading Retirement Series – Budgeting, Finances and Decisions

Retirement Series – The Challenges of Staying Mentally and Physically Active.

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Staying mentally and physically active during retirement can be challenging for several reasons. One reason is that retirees may experience a loss of purpose and social connections after leaving the workforce. Without the structure and routine of a job, retirees may find it harder to stay engaged and motivated to participate in activities that promote … Continue reading Retirement Series – The Challenges of Staying Mentally and Physically Active.

Retirement Series – The Challenges of Changes in Lifestyle, Loneliness and Isolation

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Besides financial and health challenges, retirees go through other changes in their once they stop active employment. We look two of those here, namely change of lifestyle and social isolation. Difficulty adjusting to a change in lifestyle or schedule For many people, work provides structure and purpose in their lives, and retirement can leave a … Continue reading Retirement Series – The Challenges of Changes in Lifestyle, Loneliness and Isolation

Retirement Series – Other Retirement Concerns (Apart from Money)

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The are other factors that you must consider apart from having enough money in your retirement fund. Other factors that you must attention are: Health issues and the cost of healthcare Loneliness and social isolation Loss of purpose or feeling of uselessness Difficulty adjusting to a change in lifestyle or schedule Difficulty staying mentally and … Continue reading Retirement Series – Other Retirement Concerns (Apart from Money)