One of the reasons I started Boomer Retirement Briefs was to share how other boomers are making their way through the retirement planning process. What are folks creating in this new era of living? We Boomers no longer consider a slow and fading “retirement.” It’s about the “new boomer retirement.” Depending what you've been reading over the years, … [Read more...] about The New Boomer Retirement: Packing Your Life History into 16 Boxes
“You can retire early if you are willing to give up a few things”
I got an unexpected basket of good advice on a recent airplane trip. Traveling back home on a puddle-jumper from Virginia, the seats were even closer together than on the regular uncomfortable coach seats. It was a cozy setting to get to know your neighbor. That’s where I met Doug, an older gentleman who patiently waited while I got situated in my window seat. He asked if I … [Read more...] about “You can retire early if you are willing to give up a few things”
Inflation Melts Away Retirement Savings like Ice Cream on a Summer Day!
I have always loved having a summer birthday, and this year my birthday fell on “National Ice Cream Day.” How lucky was that! In fact, all of July is “National Ice Cream Month.” This is such wonderful news from a self-proclaimed ice cream aficionado. And, really, who doesn’t love ice cream? But, it's also a reminder that inflation melts away … [Read more...] about Inflation Melts Away Retirement Savings like Ice Cream on a Summer Day!
Growing Your Retirement Assets: Hints from the Herb Garden
Last summer we had the opportunity to travel to Italy. It was all we had imagined and more. Every time we turned a new corner it was like a scene from a movie. The people were kind and gracious; the landscape breath-taking. Everywhere we looked flowers and herbs grew in nooks and crannies, pots and gardens. I never thought these images could … [Read more...] about Growing Your Retirement Assets: Hints from the Herb Garden
Budgeting for Retirement: Backyard BBQs and Back-of-the-Envelope Budgets
Another challenging winter in New England. And winter blues across most of the country. Since groundhog day, we held onto hope that the cold and snow and ice would give way to spring. While hunkered down at home, we could have been budgeting for retirement and dreaming of those future days. But, if you're like most, you spent time watching TV after shoveling … [Read more...] about Budgeting for Retirement: Backyard BBQs and Back-of-the-Envelope Budgets
