http://retire-va.com Retiring Lifestyles in Southwest & Southern Virginia Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:56:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="625" caption="Enjoy a healthy, active retirement."][/caption] Mental And Emotional Health: ... http://retire-va.com/2009/health-and-fitness/ Semi-retirement has become more than just a buzzword in recent years because more and more semi-retirees are choosing this promising option over retirement. As the baby boomer ... http://retire-va.com/2009/semi-retirement/ Now that you're approaching or have reached your retirement years, what better time to plan that trip you've always wanted to take? Whether you're preparing for a quick jaunt to spend time with the grandkids, an extended cross-country stay, or that lifetime dream of international travel, here are 11 tips to ... http://retire-va.com/2009/travel-smart/ Worried about burdening loved ones with caring for you both physically and financially as you age? Home health providers welcome the opportunity to lend a hand in performing daily activities, and long-term care insurance helps you stay covered no matter your life span. HELPING HANDS Aging is not always easy. Everyday tasks ... http://retire-va.com/2009/take-care/ A big part of financial planning involves factoring in health insurance rates. As costs of doctor visits and other procedures continue to rise, a combination of a private insurance through your former employer and Medicare still may not be enough to cover all of your healthcare needs. Thus, causing you ... http://retire-va.com/2009/the-role-of-medicare/ Given the current economy, it's understandable if you're anxious about taking the leap into retirement years. Many of the savings in the 401Ks or IRAs you've worked so hard for may have taken a hit. Your financial advisor can help review your savings and come up with feasible options that ... http://retire-va.com/2009/rethinking-retirement/ Get in-the-know on how to save for retirement, ways to preserve your hard-earned dollar and ideal estate planning procedures. According to Erin Dooley, a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Moneta, seven out of 10 people are not adequately saving for retirement. It's a scary statistic. Whether your retirement is five ... http://retire-va.com/2009/smart-planning-for-retirement/ Retirement isn't just about rest and relaxation. It's important to remain active, helping both mind and body stay in tip-top shape during your later years. These six tips will guide you in the right direction: [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="625" caption="It's important to remain active, helping both mind and body stay in ... http://retire-va.com/2009/fit-for-life/ The threat of hurricanes led Warren and Barbara Cain to leave their retirement home by the sea in Hilton Head, S.C., and head to the peaceful mountain countryside in Charlottesville. Their home in Keswick Estate offers the friendly and relaxing atmosphere they longed for. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Warren and Barbara ... http://retire-va.com/2009/retirement-in-virginia-mountains/ When Betty Joe Fulcher of Fieldale, a small community in Henry County, performs on stage, she enjoys the opportunity to immerse herself in the characters she portrays. Acting, she says, allows her to "spend some time outside of everyday life just for a little while." [caption id="" align="alignright" width="211" caption="Betty Joe ... http://retire-va.com/2009/volunteer-retirement/ A retired Colonel of the United States Air Force, Joe Johnson Jr. of Daleville wants the story of his life experiences to live on through generations of his family. To do just that, he wrote a book specifically for his loved ones titled "Looking Back in the Rearview Mirror." The more ... http://retire-va.com/2009/writing-book-retirement/ Gone are the days of hustle and bustle for Ted and Bonita Johnson. Today, they much prefer lounging in the sunroom of their Smith Mountain Lake home with a good book in hand or boating on the sparkling waters. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="193" caption="Ted and Bonita Johnson"][/caption] The couple retired in 2007 ... http://retire-va.com/2009/hustle-bustle-to-relaxing/ Much of Will and Carol Sawyer's retirement has been devoted to helping people. The Bent Mountain residents have shared their gifts of teaching and music respectively with local folks, as well as in other countries. And they've loved every minute of it. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="221" caption="Will and Carol Sawyer"][/caption] "Retirement is ... http://retire-va.com/2009/volunteer/