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
Boomers in Action
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
Mr. Mom is a Trend-Setter: “No coffee-klatsch for me!”
There were no at-home dad role models for John to tap into. Initially, he joined a play group and was not really surprised to find that he was the only dad. But after a couple of very awkward visits with the moms who coordinated the play groups, John knew he would have to define his own role as “Mr. Mom.” He loved his girls dearly, but there was just no way he could hang out … [Read more...] about Mr. Mom is a Trend-Setter: “No coffee-klatsch for me!”
Retirement Identity: Can You Find Yours at a University Football Game?
Have you given much thought to your next chapter? You know, the one we call retirement? For so many people that I talk to, they are very confident today in who they are. It's because they identify with what they do. But, looking forward, so many hesitate to understand their future. They are caught off guard because they don't know what their retirement … [Read more...] about Retirement Identity: Can You Find Yours at a University Football Game?
Choosing the Right Retirement Investments: “If you can’t draw it with a crayon, you can’t own it” (Part 1)
How do you know you’ve invested your hard-earned money well enough to have a successful retirement? Can you be sure that your investments are going to grow into larger balances and be there right at the point of retirement? Have you spent enough time choosing the right retirement investments? These questions are hard for most of us to answer with any degree of … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Retirement Investments: “If you can’t draw it with a crayon, you can’t own it” (Part 1)
