For nearly 100 years, Americans have been told that they're supposed to follow a particular script: Turn 65. Retire. Move to a sunny state. Play golf. Hang out with grandkids. Begin the long slide down.
The old system...
Great story from my friend and author of three books on the non-financial side of retirement planning, Mike Drak. He recounts the shock he experienced when he was unexpectedly forced into retirement.
Mike also shares why he suffered...
The author shares her thoughts on moving on and moving forward by asking herself some questions. The answers, she finds, are about enjoying the journey!
Our goals don't need to be grandiose, just meaningful to us.
Let it go: Here are 3 crucial things you must 'say goodbye' to in retirement. Most folks can't do it — but can you? Dieters, frustrated novelists and daydreamers all know that there’s a big difference between...
Blogger and retiree Fritz Gilbert shares, "I’ve been retired for more than 4 years, and I’ve learned some secrets along the way. Most importantly, I’ve learned what it feels like to enjoy a great retirement. I had...
As this article from Growing Bolder points out, "One of the most important skills to develop as we age is the ability to say, “Yes!” One of the most important skills to develop as we age is...
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series about voluntary simplicity and a low-consumption lifestyle. Part One was a primer explaining this idea. Part Three will provide concrete steps to consume less but enjoy life...
"SEVEN MONTHS AGO —on my 55th birthday—I walked away from a job I’d held for 24 years. That day, I got in my car, left Portland, Oregon, and began a two-day roadtrip to Arizona. During my 1,300-mile...
As the population ages, many people in their 60s and beyond are refusing to conform to old age stereotypes. Is our view of old age about to change?
Read the original post at www.theguardian.com
Author, public speaker and former financial services professional Mike Drak wants you to know that while retiring may seem easy; what comes after can be the hard part.
In this excerpt from his new book, Longevity Lifestyle by...
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