We recently attended a fundraising dinner event for a local charity. It was wonderful to see a big turnout from our small town. As I looked around the room, I noticed a few young people – in their 20s. But mostly, the faces belonged to Boomers and residents well into their 70s and 80s. I didn't know it yet, but I was about to hear how it's important to remember retirement is … [Read more...] about For Some, Retirement Is Simply the Luxury of Time
A Fresh Start on Personal Finances in 2013
We thought it would be really fun to host an AFS student during the school year. (AFS is an international study abroad program for high schoolers.) Giulia arrived from Italy in early August and we’ve spent the past few months showing her the highlights of New England. So what better way to kick off the New Year than a night in historic Boston? We enjoyed an Italian … [Read more...] about A Fresh Start on Personal Finances in 2013
“I’m winning the lottery so I can retire early!”
Sometimes you meet the most interesting people when you least expect it. A utility line was pulled out of the side of my house and the cable company came over to repair it. Steve, “the cable guy”, was very helpful in making the repairs from the bucket truck. When he came down from the telephone pole, I noticed that he was not a 25-year-old. He happened to mention that he … [Read more...] about “I’m winning the lottery so I can retire early!”
Boomers Turning 50: We’re Halfway to 100
Almost out of the clear blue there it was. The arrival of the big five-o. Fifty. Really? Yes, really. Looks like overnight I joined the ranks of other boomers turning 50. Shocking to think that a full half century has gone by. But, good to know that my younger daughter has been gleefully keeping track of this milestone. One night at the dinner table she announced, … [Read more...] about Boomers Turning 50: We’re Halfway to 100
Discovering What’s Next: Encore Careers
Several months ago I heard about a workshop for Boomers who wanted to begin a new career. I asked my mom if she wanted to come along, even though she is just a little older than us Boomers. So, with tickets in hand, we found Lasell College in Newton, MA. There we spent an entire Saturday in a very eye-opening session talking about encore careers. There were over 225 people, all … [Read more...] about Discovering What’s Next: Encore Careers
