Retirement

Aim to retire to something, not just from something. Retirement is the beginning of a new stage of life that can be active and fulfilling if we do it right. We can learn a lot about how to do this from George Washington and his farewell address:I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free government, the ever-favorite object of my heart, and the happy reward, as I [...]

Do you plan on taking a vacation this summer? After forgoing travel for over a year, many people are planning trips this summer. If you do, there are many ways you can optimize your experience by using your phone. Your phone can be pretty much whatever you want it to be on vacation – a notepad, a map, even a flashlight. Here are four ways to use your phone on vacation. Make Lists Before you start your journey, you’ll have to pack. Maybe you already have a list you consult, or you make a mental [...]

Do you think your retirement will look exactly like your parent's retirement? The answer is probably "no," and hopefully, it's "it will look even better." Retirement is changing, and it's important to think about what you want in retirement and how you'll afford it. Here are four retirement lifestyle predictions. More People Will Be “Pulled” into Retirement Than “Pushed” Older workers can sometimes find themselves “pushed” out of the workforce sooner than they anticipated by layoffs and age discrimination. However, it may be that more people voluntarily enter retirement earlier to spend more time with [...]

If you’re planning on taking a vacation, it’s probably something that you’ve looked forward to for a while now. Maybe you haven’t traveled much since before the pandemic and want to this summer, or maybe you’ve recently retired and just want to relax and enjoy your free time. However you choose to spend your time in retirement, the great thing is that that it’s your 30 or more year vacation.  Here are some things to think about when you’re looking forward to summer and retirement. What Will You Do? On average, we spend more time [...]

Even though most people look forward to retirement, some forget that losing the structured routines, sense of purpose, and social interactions from having a job can lead to a difficult transition. During the past year, many have realized that never going into the office has drawbacks, even if being home a bit more is nice. Adaptation is key, and a recent Harvard Business study[1] outlines how retirees can adapt to this new stage in life. The study used the term “life structure” to describe the places you spend your time, the activities you engaged in, [...]

Some people dream about retiring and jetting off to a tropical location to start a new life. In reality, the majority of people, when asked if they want to stay in their house once they retire, say yes. According to an AARP Report, 87% of people aged 65 or older think the best plan of action is to stay in their current town[1] where they can keep their home and community nearby. As creatures of comfort and habit, this makes sense. It would seem like a lot less hassle to skip the move and stay [...]

Fall is harvest time. Pumpkins, squash, and apples fill grocery stores, and if you have a garden, your own produce might be ready to pick. Of course, not everyone has a garden – gardening can be too time-consuming for people who work full-time or travel frequently. But, one of the great things about retirement is having more free time to relax, adopt a hobby, or develop your social life. All of the above can be benefits of gardening. A garden is not only beautiful but functional. Growing your own vegetables can be a healthy habit and [...]

Successful people are ambitious and disciplined. They set big goals and focus on achieving them over the course of a long career or a lifetime. Many people also have high-flying goals for their personal life– run a marathon, hike Mt. Everest, etc. There are people who assume they’ll cross many of them off their bucket list once they enter retirement and have more free time. But while you're considering adding things you want to do in retirement, you might want to consider what you'd like to let go of. You may be willing to release [...]