Is there Really Life Beyond 50?
As we approach Life Beyond 50, our priorities change. Things that we thought were important 10 years ago, no longer cause us stress. As the kids leave the nest and start their own families, we begin to mellow a little…...or maybe it’s just that different things annoy us.
We now accept that we have more grey than black in our hair. We even “expect” regular hair loss and short sightedness. Some of us even come to grips with loss of hearing. So what, if we have a few extra wrinkles this year.....there are more important things to think about.
Our Life Beyond 50 priorities now are things like this –
* Will I have enough money to retire on?
* Will I remain healthy and for how long?
* When should I start to pull back on my workload and begin to downsize?
* Can I ease into retirement by working part time?
* What hobbies can I find to do in retirement?
* How often can I afford to travel overseas?
* Should I move my Superannuation out of Shares and Property into Fixed Interest and Cash...and when?
* How is my overall fitness level? Maybe I should I start walking, swimming and eating better.
* Can I retire when the house is paid off?
* Should I sell the house, move to the country and buy a smaller, cheaper house? If I do move, will I still see the grandchildren regularly?
* Should I set up a part time home business to supplement an inadequate retirement pension?
* How do I earn money on the Internet?
But, what if I am unfit, unhealthy, in debt, renting, in a poorly paid job and getting close to retirement?
How can I do all these things if I have no money?
This is exactly where I found myself at the age of 50. Since then my life has been completely transformed. Some of Life Beyond 50 is about how this transformation occurred.
Life Beyond 50 is full of articles and tips on walking, running, fitness, health, travel, building new income streams, online and home based business as well as baby boomer jokes, quotes and music. In fact, everything that typifies our generation....the Over 50s, boomers, silver surfers and seniors....will eventually be here on this site.
Everyone over 50 has a story to tell.
This site is both my hobby and my lifestyle.....and I'd like you to be part of it. My goal is to make this into a truly interactive site. If you have any interesting contributions, articles, jokes, quotes or stories about Life Beyond 50, please share them with us.
This link will take you straight to Beyond 50 Stories, where it is a simple process to submit your story.
Don't worry about whether you think you can write. Just send in your story and I will edit it.
Just remember....everyone over 50 has a story to tell. Now is the time to tell it.
All the best. Hope you enjoy Life Beyond 50.
John Kirk
About Me
This page is all about me, John Kirk...... who I am, what I have done and how I got to this point in my life.
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Beyond 50 Free Stuff
This page is all about Beyond 50 Free Stuff. It has information that will appeal to the Boomers and Seniors among us who are not ready to spend their days gardening, walking the dog and playing bingo.
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Beyond Turning 50
Below is my personal Beyond Turning 50 story. Do you have an interesting, funny, sad or exciting story about what happened when you turned 50? Why not share it with us?
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Beyond 50 Stories
All Baby Boomers have a few Beyond 50 Stories in them. Do you have some interesting, funny, sad or exciting Beyond 50 Stories about what happened when you were turning 50?
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Beyond 50 Jokes
Beyond 50 Jokes, Quotes and One Liners. Being Over 50 gives you a licence to have fun. So, here are a few Beyond 50 Jokes and Quotes.....
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Beyond 50 Website
The Beyond 50 Website is all about hobby or business websites for Boomers and Seniors. With the help of this site you can become a Silver Surfer.....
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Top Domain Hosting
What is the top domain hosting site on the internet? It all depends on what you want. Do you have a small hobby site or are you building a huge e-commerce site?
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Choosing a Business
When choosing a business, you must first consider what sort of lifestyle that you want to live. This is the most critical decision you will need to make
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Income Streams
Life beyond 50, for many of us, means developing income streams to supplement our retirement income. People retiring now and over the next 10 years are the lucky generation.
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Fitness After 50
Fitness after 50 should not be just something we hope comes our way. We should make it a way of life. I speak from experience.
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Walking After 50
Walking after 50 is vital. As middle aged spread takes hold we need to look after our heart, our lungs, our bones and our muscle mass like never before.
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Top Five Tips for Losing Weight Fast
As you already know, losing weight fast is not easy. And, even when you do get rid of those excess pounds, keeping the weight off can be even tougher. Well, here is the good news. These five top tips
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Weight Management
Weight management for men, according to studies conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in 1990, 1995 and 2000,
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Boomer Health Articles
Here is a collection of Boomer Health Articles covering cancer, heart disease, stroke and other health issues of concern to all seniors.
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Investing After 50
If you have built up substantial assets in cash, property or retirement funds, investing after 50 is probably not the time to take financial risks.....or is it?
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Life Beyond 50 Articles
Here are a growing number of Life Beyond 50 articles. Each article is relevant to people over the age of 50.
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Over 50s Travel
There is a boom in Over 50s Travel. No real surprise there, you might say. However, according to a recent study, many of the Over 50s are turning to the internet to book their travel
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Keep Your Mind Young Through Writing
Keep Your Mind Young Through Writing. The National Center for Creative Aging states that creative expression for older folks is vital to their quality of life.
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Contact Me
G'day. This is John Kirk from Australia. If you have any questions or comments to make about Life-Beyond-50, this is the place to contact me.
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