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 … [Read more...] about Boomers in Action
Boomers in Action
The Heart of Retirement Lies in Freedom
This phrase sums up what retirement should be for every Boomer and GenXer: The heart of retirement lies in freedom. The freedom to pursue passions, reinvent oneself, and live authentically. A philosophy we might all aspire to. And a goal that’s not so easy to achieve. These words of wisdom come from my long-time colleague, David Conti. He is tackling this retirement thing … [Read more...] about The Heart of Retirement Lies in Freedom
Our Next 10 Adventure: An Update and An Extension
Hard to believe we’re now eight years into our “Next 10 Adventure.” This was our idea of how to change things up after the kids were gone. We had been in the same town and the same house for 25 years when we had a conversation. Would we be willing to move to somewhere new before retirement? Much to both our surprises, we were okay leaving the house where we raised our kids. … [Read more...] about Our Next 10 Adventure: An Update and An Extension
Asking Retirees to Do the Impossible
Remain calm, cool, and collected during times of great investment uncertainty and political drama (Part 2) All the while we’ve been saving for retirement, we’ve been exposed to financial risks. Everything from market volatility to inflation. From not saving enough to spending too much. And sometimes, unexpected and unwelcome life events that affect our financial picture. … [Read more...] about Asking Retirees to Do the Impossible
Asking Retirees to Do the Impossible
Remain calm, cool, and collected during times of great economic uncertainty and personal unknowns (Part 1) Back on Aug 19, 2019, we started hearing the “R” word come out of hibernation. And it wasn’t “retirement.” At that time most economists believed the United States would tip into recession by 2021. Now, four years later, we continue to hear we’re moving into a … [Read more...] about Asking Retirees to Do the Impossible
“It’s My Time to Retire!”
“And I’m going to love it!” You know it’s going to be a fun interview when your guest starts off with, “It’s 18 days till retirement! Or, it could be more… Or maybe not…” Well, just what does that mean? I asked Kim, a younger baby boomer born in 1959, to further explain. She expanded her comment, “I know it’s my time to retire, but my boss doesn’t yet have a replacement … [Read more...] about “It’s My Time to Retire!”
