See how many of the remaining European countries (12 + 1 not officially recognised by the UN – Andorra, Belarus, Iceland, Ireland, Kosovo, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine) I can visit So if you are still carrying balances on your credit cards every month, it’s time to get those paid off. By the time we hit our 60’s, a lot of us are looking to slow down. Health issues, either our own, our spouses or parents often come into play at this time in our life. This combined with having (hopefully) grown children, a paid or nearly paid off home and bit of savings in the bank. This means that you can start to trade long hours and stressful work situations for a more flexible schedule and more leisure time. And don’t forget about leisure and entertainment expenses, after all, we all need to enjoy life. As a general rule, 30% of your budget should be allocated to leisure and entertainment expenses. Examine and Re-Adjust Your Investment Portfolio Engaging with the community helps you feel important and needed as the last thing you want is to go into seclusion. 6. Set Achievable Goals

It’s never too late to stop smoking, lose weight, start exercising,” says Raskin, ”and the benefits will be tangible: less stress, more energy, mitigated health problems — and an end to beating yourself up for not being more disciplined.” 3. Make a retirement plan Eat good and healthy. Just be curious about it. Try to limit the toxic stuff you put into your body, because you actually care about it. Learn to value health over instant and short-term pleasure provided by fast food, sugary candy and alcohol. Finally get in shape and get the body you really want for yourself. You don’t have to go super crazy here and become the next Mr. or Mrs. Olympic but just take care over your body, because you only have one (and you might want it for several years to last). 3. Learn to apologize I am obsessed with my UGG® boots, a style all the men in our family loathe. I’m sorry guys, but these boots are just too comfortable and comforting. I finally understand the wear-what-looks-like-slippers-like-shoes-out-in-public vibe.If you don’t feel the bite of the entrepreneur bug, but still want to stay connected and earn money. How about becoming a consultant? Now I have a whole ten years to get through this 60 before 60 list – so I’ve included all those things I didn’t get to on the old list and a whole pile of new things to make it up to sixty new travel experiences. Surely this time I will get through them all! Judy Jahnke: We had a party at the local club for my 60th and then surprised everyone with our Wedding after being together for 17 years. It was the best Birthday ever. Obviously I don't wonder if those politically connected bastards siphoning wealth from a system set up as a public benefit will discourage compassionate, off-book favours. At all.

With the prospect of any further career advancement unlikely, many see this as the perfect time to start their own business. In the best case under the crystal clear sky. 14.Sail continuously for three days and nights on the open ocean Visit the remaining Great Wine Capitals of the World (Cape Town, Bilbao-Rioja, Lausanne, Verona, San Francisco-Napa Valley, Hawkes Bay – oh no, they keep adding to the list!)

8. Explore activities you can do by yourself

I did some home-schooling once. It is possible to teach the entire 20th-century social history of Britain from Larkin's The Whitsun Weddings. Personalise the lid of the luxury gift box in a choice of 6 bright colours with the name or short message for that extra special touch. Please note the standard (non personalised) boxes are printed in turquoise, this colour can not be changed. If you choose to personalise the box and don't select a colour from the drop down we will print in the default setting of white. Talk to your insurance broker to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs of insurance. Consider Becoming an Entrepreneur The older you get the more you see how your parents were right about a lot of things. Better spend as much time as possible with them and soak up their life experience. They care about you and you should appreciate what they have done for you. 58. Witness the birth of a child Adopting an older pet means taking on a huge responsibility, but older pets and retirees can be the best companions. Senior pets are usually much calmer and obedient than younger ones, and adoption can save their lives. The Humane Society of Harrisburg ( humanesocietyhbg.org) even waives adoption fees for “Mature Pets for Mature People.”