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?
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Divorce and Retirement: 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
Divorce is an emotional, financial, and draining process. Add to the mix that the tax rules for alimony payments changed after almost eight decades as of January 2019. This rocked the boat for many divorced or divorcing individuals. For those who are dealing with divorce and retirement, it may be helpful to recognize and avoid five financial pitfalls. Some Facts about … [Read more...] about Divorce and Retirement: 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
Early Retirement Offer: 10 Tasks to Tackle Before Saying “Yes”
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.”
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.”
A Single Mom’s Plan for Retirement: Slow Things Down, Enjoy Life
It is always so exciting to meet someone who really understands the value of having a plan for retirement. I met a woman recently who had only the best things to say about her personal plan for retirement. Now, this is what I call making a plan for retirement In fact, she was carrying a folder around with her that contained her detailed budget along with her Social … [Read more...] about A Single Mom’s Plan for Retirement: Slow Things Down, Enjoy Life
