Tip #116: Don’t Fall…You Can’t Get Up!
Retirement Yenta believes in fashionable footwear. She also believes that SENSIBLE fashionable footwear is even better. On a recent jaunt out in the snow, Retirement Yenta laughed and laughed as people slipped and slid in the wet, wild weather-worn streets. This little Yenta had on boots that had plenty of grip…and they were comfortable too. So, whether the weather is good, or the weather is bad, Retirement Yenta says: Sturdy shoes will keep you glad.
Tip #115: Get Along with Your Mate
Oy, living with someone can give a Yenta a kopveytik (headache). Retirement Yenta loves her dear hubby. LOVES him. But sometimes, no matter how hard a Yenta tries, there can be a tiff or disagreement. For these occasions, when a Yenta annoys, or gets annoyed, your dear Yenta has the answer. Build goodwill in the good times. That’s right, just as your Bubby told you as a child: play nice and your friends will play nice too. Then when the trouble arises, your mate will have all the good times with you to remind him how much he loves you. OR, it will remind a Yenta how much the Yenta loves him.
Tip #111: Steal Your Masseuse’s Sneakers
Retirement Yenta knows that keeping your feet healthy is a good thing. “Ya don’t wanna have bad feet when you’re old, it’ll make ya miserable.” This was the advice this little Yenta received in her younger days, while living in one of her first NYC walk-up apartments. The elderly neighbor who gave the advice lived on the 4th floor of the walk up. She was in her 80’s and full of moxy. Your dear Yenta watched as she slooooooowly climbed those stairs and swore she would always take care of her feet. Retirement Yenta also knows a little secret: a masseuse knows the best shoes for your feet. SOOOOOO, during a recent massage, this little Yenta was staring at the floor through the massage table doughnut and saw some GREAT shoes on her masseuse’s feet. They were the Nike Lunar Glide Plus. Retirement Yenta knew she had to have them, and so, she ran out and bought a pair for each of her homes. No, she did not STEAL them. That was a little white lie to get you to read her tip. BUT, they ARE the most comfy sneakers she has EVER had on her tootsies. Retirement Yenta says: “Take care of your feet, and you will never lose your seat.”
Tip #110: Stock Up on Nice Pens
Retirement Yenta believes in luxury. Luxurious things makes a Yenta feel good when she is using them. It is a much more pleasant feeling to sign a check with a nice pen, than one of those cheap give-away pens you find at your local bank. Your dear Yenta suggests you stock up now ( as people start to text more), especially if you find your favorite pen on sale. This will ensure you have your favorite things around you when you are living on a fixed income. Retirement Yenta says: Buy Now, Save for Later!
Tip #109: Set a Retirement Date
Retirement Yenta set her retirement date for her 55th birthday. It’s good to have a goal. It’s good for a Yenta to dream. Recently, your dear Yenta pulled in a lot of great and exciting business and decided that her retirement date was all farchadat. A Yenta has got to do what a Yenta’s got to do…and that is work. This Yenta likes to work hard for the money, so she can play with the money. That means postponing her beloved retirement date. Oy – that’s ok. A new date can be set at any time. Dates can change. It’s all good. Retirement Yenta says: If you love the work you do, it’s like being retired already ( sort of) !
Tip #108: Get Some Sun Every Day
Retirement Yenta vacations at her Miami Beach retirement home. Ah, the sun, the sand, and the surf…what more could a Yenta want? This little Yenta has noticed how much better her mood is when she is in the sun a little every day! It is like therapy, but without the bills from the shrink. Your dear Yenta strongly suggests that if you can’t escape to the beach, you should at least get out and get some sun every day, especially during those dark, dreary, winter days. It will keep the February Madness at bay.
