Sandwich Generation

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What is the ‘Sandwich Generation’ The sandwich generation is the generation of middle-aged individuals who are pressured to support both aging parents and growing children. The sandwich generation is named so because they are effectively “sandwiched” between the obligation to care for their aging parents – who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks or in need of financial support – and children, who require financial, physical and emotional support. The trends of increasing lifespans and having children at … Continue reading →

Is Relying On Home Equity For Retirement A Good Idea?

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Your home is probably your largest and most valuable asset. But is it wise to use your home equity to fund your retirement? Some financial advisors may suggest that home equity loans, reverse mortgages or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are good methods for accessing the funds you have tied up in your home and allowing you to live comfortably in retirement, but there may be more risks associated with this practice than what first comes to mind. Survey … Continue reading →

Retiring Soon? 10 Things to Consider First

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If you plan to retire soon or are at least considering it, now is a good time to check your retirement readiness by reviewing these 10 essential pre-retirement questions and to-dos. Getting clarity on each of these will go a long way to help ensure your able to live the retirement lifestyle you desire. 1. How Will You Fill All Those Leisure Hours After You Quit Job? Your finances alone shouldn’t drive your retirement decisions. Certainly, it can be appealing to dream … Continue reading →

5 Things for Retirees to Consider When Settling in Bali

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People will not have any problem looking for reasons to retire in beautiful Bali. There’s no doubt the Balinese are warm and friendly people, their religion is fascinating and their culture is interesting. Most importantly, Bali provides the world’s most awe-inspiring beaches, excellent shopping complexes, delicious food and all the conveniences of home. If that’s not enough, your foreign currency stretches way further here, allowing you to live a comfortable lifestyle for just a few pennies of your dollar. That said, … Continue reading →

Becoming An Artist In Retirement

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“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Creativity and the arts have long been championed as important in every stage of life, but did you know they are especially important and beneficial in your retirement years? From reducing stress to increasing problem-solving skills, fine and performing arts not only feed your creativity—  they improve your entire lifestyle. Good For the Mind, Good For the Soul How do the arts improve physical health and quality … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know About Volunteering in Retirement

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As retirement approaches, many find themselves pondering the activities and social interactions they will choose to fill their time, as hours previously spent in their paid careers will now be unstructured and free. Here’s why even a few hours of time spent volunteering can help you stay involved and promote better health. The Facts Not only is volunteering a proactive way to connect with your community and your passions, it can greatly improve your longevity and quality of life. According … Continue reading →

Household Shipments on a Retirement Visa

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Indonesian Customs NO longer allows a privilege of free import duty to retirement visa holders. Import Duty Fees will apply to the shipment. The privilege of free import duty is provided by the Indonesian Customs one time only to those who are holding BOTH KITAS (residential permit) and IMTA (employment permit) with the validity of one year. Import Duty will apply to incomplete documents and/or the validity of less than 12 months. To obtain the free import duty facility, the … Continue reading →