Ah, retirement. That blissful time of life you work so hard to get to. If you’re really lucky, you’ll be rewarded with an early retirement. At age 53. And, meet the man of your dreams, get married, buy a sailboat, and spend a year living at sea, sailing around the Bahamas and Florida and wonderful, tropical places. Sounds idyllic, doesn't it? And, it was for Leslie … [Read more...] about Early Retirement: Is the 3rd Time Really a Charm?
Boomers in Action
A Nurse’s Plan for Retirement: Taking Practical Steps
Inevitably, once I share with people that I have a retirement business consulting company, they share their thoughts and ideas about their own retirements. People really want to talk about retirement, especially Baby Boomers. And , not about working in retirement. But actually about their plans to step off the professional track and start to enjoy a life of leisure. One group … [Read more...] about A Nurse’s Plan for Retirement: Taking Practical Steps
A 1959 T-Bird and a Life-long Work Ethic
Today, at age 64, Peter is a car salesman. He’s not your typical car salesman. Rather, he talks directly to you, asks what kind of vehicle you are looking for, and asks about your budget. And then, he actually listens to what you’ve said and helps you find the best car option for your situation. No judging, just respect. A rare find indeed. Something like a 1959 T-bird, you … [Read more...] about A 1959 T-Bird and a Life-long Work Ethic
Podcasts for Boomers — It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New
Have you found a podcast or two (or ten) that you love to listen to? Or, ones that you find recommending to your friends and family? It is quite fascinating to hear the tremendous interest so many have in listening to podcasts. The range of topics is nearly infinite, yet it can be quite overwhelming to find ones that are meaningful to you and what to learn about. I wondered if … [Read more...] about Podcasts for Boomers — It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New
“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!”
