Saving for retirement is a big issue for the 55+ crowd. There are, of course, many individual factors to consider when calculating how much money you'll need to retire in the manner you want, and that's not really something we're qualified to give advice on. Consult a professional financial planner …

The Orlando area's famous for its theme parks, but it often seems like most of the excitement is geared toward the little ones. That became even more true when Disney closed down the adults-oriented Pleasure Island section of Downtown Disney (as it was known then—it has since been rebranded as …

In case you haven't heard, Central Florida is an amazing place for birdwatching enthusiasts. There are lots of beautiful, serene state parks, wildlife preserves, expansive lakes, and other destinations where birders can see so many diverse species year round. There are also plenty of fun and informative organized events …

If you're already a casual or serious birdwatcher, or if you're looking for a new hobby that gets you outside more, Central Florida has lots of fantastic birding opportunities for active adults. Take advantage of the 2,000-mile long Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, which extends across the state, as …

It's a question most people grapple with eventually: When should I retire? The wondering and calculations and drawing up lists of pros and cons often start in the mid-50s, but sometimes not until the early 60s; by then, though, it's on pretty much everybody's mind.

There's a powerful allure …

There are some basic rules of thumb that guide people in retirement planning. For example, on average, about one-third of expenses in retirement are for housing; about 40 percent are for food, healthcare, and transportation; and the rest goes to insurance costs, clothing, and discretionary spending. However, retirement planning is …

Some of us still remember when there was no such thing as “online dating.” Or even “online.” Then, as it became a real thing, there were strong stigmas attached to meeting strangers and pursuing romance with them on the weird but wonderful World Wide Web. 

But nowadays, online …

As active 55+ adults, we're always conscious about staying fit and healthy enough to maintain our activities and independence. Even if we're not quite conquering the same mountains—figuratively or literally—as we were 30 years ago, we still don't want to slow down too much. Not when there's so much fun …

While much of the country dreads going outside and spends 20 minutes bundling up against the frigid temperatures and icy wind, while they salt their stoops and sidewalks and have to dig their cars out of the snow, we here in Central Florida have much more agreeable weather through the …

Mechanics often get cast as a shifty bunch out to make easy extra money by preying on unsuspecting, uninformed customers. It's unfortunate for the many skilled, hardworking, honest mechanics out there who do important work to keep us all safe on the roads. 

But the stereotypes and cautionary …