Will your health affect your wealth? Most people see themselves living a long life, investing and planning throughout their working years to construct a financially secure future where they can spend time doing the things they enjoy the most. As part of your financial planning activities, it’s important to understand the potential impact that needing long term care may have ... Read More »
The kids are raised and on their own, you’ve made the decision to retire and the big home you’ve owned for years no longer suits your new lifestyle. What’s the best way to sell it so you can ride off happily into the sunset? Consider staging. “There’s a big difference between decorating and staging,” Suzanne Tennant, owner of Personal Style ... Read More »
2011 was the ninth consecutive year The Landings Company organized the Adopt an Angel Program on behalf of The Landings community. The program assists local charities in their efforts to make Christmas memorable and joyful for families in the Savannah area. This year, The Landings adopted angels from Wesley Community Center, Union Mission and Safe Shelter. In November, two Christmas ... Read More »
There’s never been a better time to buy lake property than right now. Charleston Place on Lake Greenwood has reduced prices on many lake lots by as much as 50 percent. Lake lot prices now start at $69,000 in this prestigious gated neighborhood. In addition to that, they’re including a free membership to The Links at Stoney Point, one of ... Read More »
Staying one step ahead of Uncle Sam is extremely important for retirees living on pension benefits. Tax implications on pensions vary depending on the type of pension and the state where you live. One of the best ways to protect your fixed income payments is to move to a tax friendly state where you can shield your income from heavy ... Read More »
Residents of The Landings on Skidaway Island have come out in full force to respond to the desperate condition of America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. As expressed by Mary Jane Crouch, executive director of America’s Second Harvest, the food bank has a critically low supply of food. After learning of the situation through publicity in three local Landings publications ... Read More »
46 Communities to Join KitchenAid and Komen in July 15-24 Initiative When residents of Del Webb, America’s leading brand of active-adult communities, were challenged to help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, they jumped at the opportunity. Del Webb has pledged that nearly 50 of its communities will participate in 1,000 Cooks for the Cure, a nationwide effort, ... Read More »
Seems like the winter holidays just finished, and we are already through Memorial Day, into the summer and watching fireworks! This phenomenon of time passing more quickly as we age is based on the principal that the longer we live, each day becomes an even smaller percentage of our total lifetime. That’s how we move quickly to retirement and the ... Read More »
“Forget stocks. Don’t bet on gold. After four years of plunging home prices, the most attractive asset class in America is housing,” said a March 28th CNNMoney.com article. This newfound housing demand is partly fueled by the 8,000 people retiring daily, a number that will increase to 15,000 by 2015. Experts’ confirmation that the housing has market bottomed is comforting. ... Read More »
Life is short-don’t waste another minute in a career that no longer suits you. One of the best things about reaching retirement age is the ability to re-invent yourself. Creating a new career, working part-time in an industry you’ve always wanted, starting a new business or volunteering your time can change your life for the better. Continued employment after the ... Read More »
“You can’t sell it if you can’t see it.” Home staging pioneer Barb Schwarz pretty much sums up the whole idea of staging your home to sell with these words. When buying a home, people tend to think visually. Most buyers will not buy a home until they can move in mentally. They want to envision themselves living in the ... Read More »
The popular 1977 Jimmy Buffet song rolls off the lips so easily. Who knew that Buffet’s words would never ring truer than in your life today. Changing your latitude can definitely change your attitude for the better when you consider a few simple, common sense reasons. 1. Better weather = more outdoor time. You don’t need a medical professional to ... Read More »
This winter, you can escape it all and head south for that ideal retirement or second home spot. If you’ve never been to a Live South Real Estate Show, presented by Ideal Living magazine, or even if you have-it’s time to come explore what’s out there for you. 10. New Workshop: Retirement Solutions for Changing Times. Transition to a satisfying ... Read More »
“The times they are a-changin’.” I’m pretty sure Bob Dylan wasn’t talking about retirement when he sang these famous words, but he sure could have been. Retirement planning, including all of the non-financial aspects, needs to be done quite differently today. Let’s take a look at the Top Ten Myths about retirement: 1. Choice is good. True up to a ... Read More »
For decades, retirees have moved south for a lower cost of living and warmer winter weather. As many people about to retire brace for winter, they also brace for higher property taxes. The question is-“Can I afford to stay here in retirement?” It’s not just about better weather anymore. The Newark, NJ, Star Ledger said that the so-called ‘millionaire’s tax’ ... Read More »
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