Playing the stock market may give you a thrill when younger but a falling market now adds unneeded stress in life G.I.C.s of their equivalent are safe, reassuring and easily disposed of in your estate. Have a ready supply of cash to pay bills. No longer rely on wood heat solely, it has a high element of danger and is a physically challenging form of heating a home for a senior. Simplify your life where possible. Less is better.
Possessions mean less in every way as the years of age mount up.
Shed what you can for money or as gifts. Our treasures of fine china, embossed silver, great sweeps of spotless linen tableware are a burden to grand kids who opt for a less formal, easy-care lifestyle. Gift giving to we oldsters is a problem. We enjoy experiences with family and friends and sharing glimpses into their lives. Our sense of hearing lovely music, looking at pleasing art, communicating with loved ones is where it's at.