Save Money on Health Care

Need ideas and strategies for saving on health and medical care? I have some suggestions. Read more

Free Photo and Image Editing Software and Online Tools

I think baby boomers are developing a greater interest in improving, preserving, and sharing photographs. I know that I am. These include older family photos that may be in print form as well as more contemporary digital photos. The photos we inherit from older family members often need enhancing. So do the sometimes lousy digital photos that we take ourselves. Read more

Low Cost Retirement Travel

Folks who are retired or who are anxious to retire often express a desire for more travel. Lots of them do not actually follow through on the “more travel” dreams. Cost is a major impediment and likely will continue to be a limiting factor for many of us. Read more

Health Care Cost Comparison Shopping

Do you like to comparison shop? Do you want to know if the price you are being quoted for a service is reasonable under the circumstances? I do, and that also applies to health care costs. This is a particular concern when I want or need a healthcare service that is not covered by insurance or I have not met my deductible. Read more

Find the Best Deals and Save on Shopping for Electronics

I love when technology can save me time and money at the same time. I’ve found a new online site to help boomers find the best deal when shopping for electronics products. Read more

Restaurant Discounts for Boomers and Seniors

I don’t know about you, but I am not too proud to take advantage of any discount that is offered to me for being in the over-55 age group.  I joined the AARP for that reason as soon as I was eligible.  Other people I know are reluctant to exploit their advancing years.  Big mistake in my opinion.  Saving 5% or 10% just by showing your driver’s license is a sure winner to me. Read more

Free Retirement Investor Education

I came across a few opportunities this week for retirement investors to obtain information and education.  Some of these resources are new and others are just new to me.  The bonus is that all of these investor education resources are free.  So, I figured that it would be helpful to share what I learned with my fellow baby boomers and other readers. Read more

Free Help for Household and Technology Product Repairs

Baby boomers typically own a lot of “stuff” around the house.  It seems that one thing or another is always in need of repair.  If its a kitchen appliance or some electronic gadget, our tendency is to just throw it away because the actual or perceived cost of repair exceeds the value of the gadget that is broken. Read more

Use a Credit Card to Boost Retirement Savings

Mr. GoTo is not a fan of credit cards in general for two reasons.  First, way too many consumers abuse their cards and get themselves over their head in debt.  Second, card issuers have not treated consumers well, either in not adequately explaining the costs and risks associated with the card or in not cooperating with card holders who get themselves in trouble. Read more

Free Online TV and Movie Watching for Baby Boomers

Although this post talks about watching television, it is really about saving money for retirement. Read more

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