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Because Retirement Doesn’t Come With A Manual

Why Retirees Are Prioritizing Dividend Income Over Portfolio Size in 2026 – And Why It Actually Makes Sense

After 2022's brutal downturn, retirees discovered that $48,000 in annual dividends feels a lot more stable than watching a $1.2 million portfolio drop to $1 million

Weekend MusingsWeekend Musings

Feb 07, 2026

The Man Who Failed His Way to 5,000 Stores

Hirotake Yano went bankrupt, lived in a truck, and created the $1 price tag because he was too tired to label products. Here's why "good enough" beats perfect every time.

LifestyleLifestyle

Feb 05, 2026

7 Things People Who Are Miserable in Retirement All Have in Common – Money Wasn't the Problem

Financial security is just the foundation. The real work of retirement is figuring out who you are when you're not defined by your job

FitnessFitness

Feb 04, 2026

HIIT May Be the Best Exercise for Older Adults to Lose Fat While Keeping Muscle

Australian study of 120+ older adults finds high-intensity interval training reduces body fat without sacrificing muscle mass – unlike moderate and low-intensity exercise

HealthHealth

Feb 03, 2026

Why Your Bones, Muscles and Joints Matter More Than You Think: The Silent Epidemic of Musculoskeletal Disease

Over a billion people globally suffer from musculoskeletal disorders – the leading cause of non-fatal disability worldwide. Here's why prevention beats treatment, and what you can do starting today

Investing and TradingInvesting and Trading

Feb 02, 2026

Why 2026 Will Reward Patient Investors: Slower Gains, Higher Volatility, But Still Positive

After 2025's stellar returns, expect stocks to stay positive but with more volatility. Here's why patience will be your most valuable investment strategy this year

Personal FinancePersonal Finance

Feb 01, 2026

"I Love My Parents But I Can't Afford to Be Their Retirement Plan": The Sandwich Generation's Financial Crisis

60% of Asian parents see children as their retirement safety net. Here's how to balance filial duty with financial survival

Weekend MusingsWeekend Musings

Jan 31, 2026

The Retirement Freedom Paradox: Why Rules Create More Liberty Than Breaking Them

We spend our lives chasing freedom from constraints. But what if the boundaries we resist are actually what set us free?

LifestyleLifestyle

Jan 29, 2026

Why Ancient Stoic Philosophy Is the Missing Piece in Modern Retirement Planning

Retirement isn't just a financial milestone – it's a psychological transition. Here's how 2,000-year-old wisdom can help you navigate it with clarity and purpose

FitnessFitness

Jan 28, 2026

5 Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Add Years to Your Life: New Research

Study of 130,000 people reveals how small, realistic changes in activity – just 5 minutes more or 30 minutes less sitting – could prevent up to 10% of all deaths

HealthHealth

Jan 27, 2026

The Protein Obsession: How Much Do You Really Need in Retirement?

New federal guidelines doubled protein recommendations – but most of us already eat enough. Here's what retirees need to know about the protein craze.

Investing and TradingInvesting and Trading

Jan 26, 2026

The Rebalancing Method That Lets You Profit From Volatility Without Timing Markets

Why Singapore's 1M65 founder says this scientific approach to buying low and selling high beats all other investment strategies

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