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How Boomers Are Reshaping and Redefining "Retirement"

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Boomers in Action

Baby Boomers are doing some of the most interesting things as they look forward to or live in retirement. They are approaching the whole idea of “retirement” with reckless abandon!  Meaning, they are abandoning traditional ideas about what a retiree can or should do. They have become boomers in action.

Boomers embrace every aspect of modern day life. And they are making fascinating decisions about what retirement will be.

Overall, they either love retirement or go back to work.  Most boomers report active involvement in their communities or by exploring the world.  Or both. Many tend their gardens, watch their grandchildren, and become photographers. 

Every door is open.  No idea is too small. Furthermore, you’ll get to define your own garden of variety in retirement. But where to start?

Boomers are everywhere, changing the world

In March 2011, I started this blog. I was looking for a creative outlet and a way to share just how different Boomers were rethinking retirement. Now, it’s 2026 and this section of the blog is chock-full of great stories from boomers in action.

In equal measure some of their stories are inspirational while others are grounded in peace. Some are crazy busy volunteering in important ways. Others are basking in the glory of having worked hard for 40+ years and can now take it easy to explore.

What I hope you will find in these annals are ideas for how you might approach the 30-years of extra time you are likely to have in retirement. It is truly a gift to have these years of wisdom to mold into our own.

Meet some amazing boomers in action

Overall, Boomers are embracing the freedoms that come with retirement.

You can read my very first blog post: Welcome to Boomer Retirement Briefs: One in A Million

Check out this article for Boomer Fun Facts!

Read the posts below to get a flavor of the wide-ranging approaches Boomers are taking when it comes to redefining retirement. Meet the boomers in action.

California or New Orleans – How To Decide Where to Live in Retirement?

What do you do if you had two fabulous places that you could retire too? One that has glorious weather and an amazing ocean. The other steeped in rich traditions and not-so-quiet spirits.  One where your grown children live. The other where your family history lays. This begs the question: How will you decide where to live in retirement?  Meeting Kimberly … [Read more...] about California or New Orleans – How To Decide Where to Live in Retirement?

Choosing Retirement Investments: “We can make money somewhere else” (Part 2)

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You met siblings Paul, Bob and Diane in a previous post.  They started their investment club, the K-Club, back in 1997 and it is stronger than ever today.  The practices they’ve put in place and the discipline they apply are excellent standards for all investors.  Read on for a look at how they organize, analyze, research and decide which stocks to buy and when … [Read more...] about Choosing Retirement Investments: “We can make money somewhere else” (Part 2)

Early Retirement Offer:  10 Tasks to Tackle Before Saying “Yes”

10 tasks when you receive an Early Retirement Offer

If you receive an early retirement offer from your employer next week, are you prepared to make such a big financial and personal decision?  Getting such an offer may be a good thing…or a whopping insult.  The reality is that many employers are using early retirement offers as a way to ease us older folks out of higher paying jobs. However, many Baby Boomers and … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Offer:  10 Tasks to Tackle Before Saying “Yes”

Retirement is about endless possibilities: “I feel there is something else I should be doing.”

Endless possibilities in retirement

The drive from Connecticut to Madison, Wisconsin and back is about 2,400 miles, round trip.  With stops along the way, and an overnight in Toledo, Ohio, we’re talking about 40 hours of togetherness in a car.  On such a road trip, it's impossible to think about retirement and the opportunity for endless possibilities. Why drive when you can fly? My sister, Shelly, and I … [Read more...] about Retirement is about endless possibilities: “I feel there is something else I should be doing.”

Fatherly Financial Advice: A Retirement Gift from Dad

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Sitting in a conference, one of the speaker’s questions caused me to stop and think about money advice from my parents.  The question was, “Do you remember any of the financial advice from your parents when you were a young child?” Hmmm... Did I receive some fatherly financial advice as a child? Anything about managing a household budget from my mom? One piece of fatherly … [Read more...] about Fatherly Financial Advice: A Retirement Gift from Dad

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