This retirement Information library is a collection of special reports, articles, videos, slide-shows and brain boosters offering useful retirement tips and out-of-the-box ideas to help you enjoy the benefits of a Positive, Productive and possibly a Profitable retirement.

Although this site has several video financial planning lectures, income is not the only part of retirement planning - you must also consider the creative aspect of retirement.

Why do you need a creative retirement plan? Two important reasons:

Living Longer - As life expectancies increase, so does the amount of money that retirees will need to support themselves when they leave the workplace

Mental Exercise - Most age-related losses in memory or motor skills simply result from inactivity and a lack of mental exercise and stimulation. In other words, use it or lose it. (Opens new Window)

As you can see from the site navigation list on the left, this retirement information library covers many topics including how to make extra retirement income, hobby ideas ,beating the retirement blues by developing a more positive retirement attitude.

You – Your Computer – The Internet – a combination that can create a money making job before or during retirement and in this Retirement-Jobs-Online chapter you’ll be introduced to a number of folks around the world who, like the retired guy editing this site, are using their computers to build an at-home business that pops them out of bed every morning.

The opportunities are unlimited – we just scratch the surface, but to help you brainstorm for ideas, this chapter will show you how others are using their love of travel – cooking - writing and reading – pets –gardening and a host of other topics to generate a supplementary income.

There’s also a chapter for Moms and Grams who are at home and anxious to create and earn extra money - another plus - The Extra “Tip” features – Be sure to check out – Retirement Jobs- Online.

This section is designed for those who may find the computer world a tad too baffling – this ever-growing list of retirement job home-based ideas will start you thinking in other directions.

The key to is stay active – keeping busy doing something you enjoy doing and if it brings in extra income – great!

As my research continues, I will be adding new job offline ideas every week - Check out this new chapter

This special feature is a “twofer” – You may get some retirement job ideas while viewing the videos however, this video collection is designed to help and inform retirees on a wide range of subjects that may come into play during retirement.

More time for golf during retirement - watch the golf tips videos – there’s even one featuring the late, great Ben Hogan.

On a more serious note, many who may have unwittingly spent their working years in an asbestos wrapped environment will want to check out the Mesothelioma information videos – in retirement you have more time to fix things around the house – check out the online handyman videos and for the many retirees who like to visit the local casino – we have gambling tip videos and much more – we add new video collections on a regular basis

The strategy for a Positive, Productive, Profitable Retirement begins with P - as in Positive Thinking.

Before or during retirement, no matter the age or circumstances, being empowered by a positive attitude and high self-esteem is vital to a happy life – at work or during retirement.

• This section details a positive thinking battle plan - a mental, mind-bettering, “shock and awe” saturation campaign that can bring you victory over negativity and low standards of self worth.

• There’s also a chapter dealing with Ways to Alleviate Stress with tips on how to manage stress and anxiety.

• Keep motivated with Retirement Information - Positive Thinking Quotes a collection of inspirational quotations to remind you that each day, particularly during the retirement years, is a gift.

• Positive Thinking techniques such as - working with creative visualization – a first step

• There is also a Self Help Journal - Notes I’ve recorded over the years as I continue to search for practical tips and techniques to help boost personal growth and the self healing process.

This chapter in our positive thinking series was inspired by, and is dedicated to our daughter Cindy - View and download our mini-movies – motivational and inspirational quotations and eye-popping pictures - visit our new Positive Thinking Videos section

As mentioned in our welcome message – we list numerous "things to do in retirement" ideas on this site so to make it easier for you to navigate your way, use this Retirement Information Site Map FOR DIRECT PAGE LINKS.

Take a Break: Just as it is with developing a successful retirement lifestyle, goal setting is a fundamental action when researching for a creative retirement.
It’s like creating a check list for a road trip.
Before you get in your car, you know exactly what you have to pack and you’re aware of any possible problems, challenges and detours.

Check out some basic tips on crafting a Goal Setting Plan.

Retirement Humor in the hope that the jokes listed, although far from being classics, will help us to laugh at ourselves as we grow older.

"People ask me what I'd most appreciate getting for my eighty-seventh birthday. I tell them, a paternity suit." George Burns.
"I don't plan to grow old gracefully. I plan to have face-lifts until my ears meet." Rita Rudner
"You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you're down there." George Burns.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! This is an interactive website - build your own web page – it’s easy!, You can share your retirement life stories - advise or criticize – offer your expertise and support - exchange ideas –display your “best of” photos. This World Community symbol on a web page means you can add to it’s content – have fun and we look forward to your input.

Check out the ever changing My links of interest page that lists interesting and fun web locations I've clicked on during my time surfing the net, looking for retirement information material.

I have discovered the joys of Blogging and the benefits of writing diary-like entries highlighting the ups and downs of living the retired lifestyle as well as passing on the much appreciated contributions of thoughtful visitors to this website. This will also be the library for my articles on creative retirement issues.

I hope you’ll check the Blog and subscribe via the rss.xml feed so you’ll receive the latest additions automatically. If, however, you are not into this rss subscription techie stuff, just return to this home page and click on the Retirement information library update Page

SIDEBAR:
To put a face to the editor of this retirement tips site, and to learn more about the circumstances that inspired its development, click here for my retirement Journal To send me an e-mail, click here

What better way to shop for unique gifts than in the comfort of your own home.

Take a minute for an armchair tour of our new Retirement Shopping Mall.

World-wide shopping for unique gift ideas without leaving this site - every click is a shopping adventure.

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