For many people, buying a home fulfills a dream that’s tied to important personal, professional, and financial goals. The feeling that they would be abandoning that dream can be a big reason why homeowners resist the idea of downsizing and renting in retirement. But as you age, owning can create a series of challenges that… Read more »
Sometimes the biggest risk is not taking one. Try as we may, it’s almost impossible to protect our lives, careers, and financial planning from some degree of volatility. If you’re not willing to accept risk, then you might stick with a “safe” but unfulfilling career for too long. Your relationships might lose their spark…. Read more »
Establishing a consistent morning routine can give your physical and mental health a massive boost. Routines help us to organize and prioritize what we want to accomplish, which can reduce stress and anxiety and help us focus on larger goals. Folks who stick to a sleep schedule tend to sleep better and wake up with… Read more »
Many retirees organize their new schedules around their hobbies and interests. Rather than squeezing all your practice and learning into off hours and weekends, you can now invest more of your time into the activities that will make this new stage of your life more fulfilling. You can also use your unique skillset to… Read more »
We usually associate a sabbatical with a career break that allows a professional to step outside their job, learn something new, recharge, and refocus on new goals. But a sabbatical can also be a transformative experience for retirees as well. By putting a pause on your current retirement schedule, you can expand your ideas about… Read more »
Who’s the “Cinderella” team you have busting brackets in this year’s March Madness? Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the history of the Big Dance tells us that the clock strikes midnight more often than not. There are more than 350 schools in Division 1 men’s basketball. But 60 of the 84 National… Read more »
As the 1964 Bob Dylan song intones, “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” This is particularly true in the dismal area of estate planning. Yes, you heard me right. Most people would prefer a visit to their dentist than to an estate planning attorney. Planning for one’s demise is typically not at the top of anyone’s… Read more »
We often think about our lives like stories, complete with a cast of characters, a variety of settings, highs and lows, twists and turns. Writing down that story can be a meaningful way to reflect, practice gratitude, and plan for the future, especially at those transitional moments when one chapter closes and another begins. … Read more »
Staying active and stimulated can be difficult enough for retirees. But during the pandemic, days, weeks, and months started blending together, creating endless doldrums that are still lingering for many people. Now is the time for retirees to start looking for ways to broaden their horizons again. Try one of these three ideas to… Read more »