For we Baby Boomers, the definition for “retired” is getting active. We are called the generation that won’t quit, and there are good reasons that we earned that nickname. We hit 50+, and we take up tennis, train for marathons and enter golf tournaments. We were just waiting for time. Now is our time to [...]

Somewhat ironically, the Occupy Wall Street Protestors filled the city park opposite Freedom Park as I approached, disrupting the otherwise somber, spiritual atmosphere. Filling the gaping hole formerly called “Ground Zero,” 16-acre Freedom Park opened September 11, 2011. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, a host of celebrities and 7,000 friends and family members of [...]

Every golfer is restricted by the limits of his physical skill. Big Berthas or not, most of us still can’t drive a ball 300 yards, after all. The one thing within our control, however, is how we approach an overall round, a specific hole or a given shot. The most common fault committed by the [...]

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 [...]

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Are you a “glass is half full” or “glass half empty” person? If you agree that not getting any younger is “good news,” then you’re likely optimistic. Either way, aging brings both joy and sorrow into our lives. The balance of these is the secret to building happiness. Yes, we all have physical ills, family [...]

Hampton Lake and its award-winning atmosphere is just one part of a much bigger picture in the Lowcountry and its hometown of Bluffton. Its proximity to Hilton Head Island, Beaufort and Savannah, GA, is often touted, but Bluffton in itself is truly a one-of-a-kind destination, and Old Town is at the heart of it. On [...]

Up to Three Guests to be Granted Admission with Cardholder The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island has partnered with SunTrust to offer free tickets to all SunTrust MasterCard cardholders, and up to three of their guests, to final round play on Sunday, October 30, 2011. SunTrust has been a Premier level sponsor of the [...]

On Wednesday, September 28, a typical scene unfolded at one of the two lap pools at the Oakridge Fitness Center at The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island—80-year-old Joe Morgan was swimming, just as he has done three days a week since 1993. Only this morning was different. At approximately 11:00am, Morgan completed his 5,000th mile, [...]

The Landings on Skidaway Island is one of the nation’s finest communities. Not only because of the many amenities and activities it offers its residents, or because of its close proximity to the glorious city of Savannah. The Landings is also focused on protecting the environment. In fact, all six golf courses have been certified [...]

It’s never too late to go back to school. Learning new skills and hearing new ideas are excellent ways to keep your mind limber and sharp. Today, distance education technology has in fact made it simpler than ever to pursue a degree, add new skills, enhance one’s career or just get a sense of the [...]

Most people have heard of the astonishing properties of quantum mechanics. The observer effect, which has been experimentally verified, says that the behavior and position of any atom-sized entity (the really tiny atoms, electrons or ions) changes when the entity is observed. In one of the experiments, beryllium atoms that were watched and measured by [...]

Centrally located along the East Coast and boasting a quality of life that is consistently ranked among the best in the country, Raleigh, NC, is quickly becoming the ‘go-to’ retirement destination for baby boomers. With its big-city amenities, an active arts population, thriving business community and low cost of living, Raleigh is a gem that [...]

Routine activity is handled by the basal ganglia near the core part of the brain, and it requires significantly less energy. While working memory fatigues easily, the basal ganglia handles routine activity, using little energy and without any conscious thought. This is actually a great system, because our brain can push down habitual activity into [...]

Seniors face a variety of challenges when it comes to choosing the proper health insurance coverage. Many seniors are either on Medicare or approaching the magic age of 65 and will have their first experience with this government entity. The good news is that the Medicare system is currently well-funded and is provided at a [...]