Why Every Hotel Hallway Looks Exactly the Same

Why Every Hotel Hallway Looks Exactly the Same

You step off the elevator. There is that carpet: bold, busy pattern, slightly dizzying. A long row of identical doors stretches ahead. A mirror on the wall. Maybe a piece of abstract art that could mean anything or nothing. Somewhere down the hall, an ice machine...
What Flight Attendants Are Really Doing During Takeoff

What Flight Attendants Are Really Doing During Takeoff

You have probably noticed it and wondered about it. As the plane begins its takeoff roll, the flight attendants settle into their jump seats and sit on their hands. It looks a little odd. But there is a very good reason for it. Lia Ocampo knows exactly why. She is a...
5 Cities Where Retirement Is Just Around the Corner

5 Cities Where Retirement Is Just Around the Corner

Some cities are quietly filling up with people who are just a few years from calling it quits. Researchers looked at where Americans aged 55 to 64 are concentrated, and the results tell an interesting story about where the next wave of retirees is already living. Two...
5 Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas for Seniors

5 Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas for Seniors

Vacations are good for the soul. But if you’re on a fixed income, the price tag can take some of the shine off. The good news? You don’t have to spend a lot to have a trip worth remembering. Here are five smart ways to get away (or feel like you did)...
7 Southern Cities Where Retirees Can Still Get a Deal

7 Southern Cities Where Retirees Can Still Get a Deal

If you have been sitting on a home you bought years ago, you likely have a nice pile of equity built up. The real estate website just identified seven Southern cities that have flipped into what is called a buyer’s market. That means buyers in these areas...
25 Affordable Mountain Towns Where Retirees Live Well

25 Affordable Mountain Towns Where Retirees Live Well

Mountains and a tight retirement budget don’t have to be opposites. A new study from GOBankingRates found 25 mountain towns across the country where retirees can live comfortably without draining their savings. Virginia came out on top in a big way. Eight...