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
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Boomers Reinventing Retirement and Following Their Passion
The first wave of Baby Boomers is turning 75 this year. This includes such icons as Dolly Parton, Tom Selleck, Goldie Hawn, and Eric Clapton. Another 14 million first-Boomers were born between 1946 and the end of 1949. These are the true pioneers of the “new retirement.” They are visionary boomers reinventing retirement. And we younger boomers are … [Read more...] about Boomers Reinventing Retirement and Following Their Passion
What Boomers Need and Aren’t Getting –
An Interview with ThinkAdvisor It is with great fanfare that I share this particular blog post with you. I’ve just completed my 14th year at Mantell Retirement Consulting. And now, it's very exciting to be starting year 15. I had a golden opportunity to be interviewed by award-winning journalist, Jane Wollman Rusoff this spring. We talked about some of … [Read more...] about What Boomers Need and Aren’t Getting –
Boomer Small Business Owners: Is Being Your Own Boss in Your Retirement Dreams?
There is an unending amount of conflicting data about the age at which we Boomers will retire. One statistic reports, “40% of Americans plan to retire before 60”. Another states that “the average age to retire is 62 in the US.” Yet another says, “Only 22% plan to retire after 65.” Whether you decide to—or get to—retire at 55 or 65 or 75, becomes an important turning … [Read more...] about Boomer Small Business Owners: Is Being Your Own Boss in Your Retirement Dreams?
Retirement and Estate Planning Talks With Dad: Best Father’s Day Gift Ever
By Guest Contributor: Susan Bumstead Chanley, Principal of Crystal Communications Group, a marketing communications consultancy. June has always been a special month for my family. It’s the month of my parents’ birthdays (they are deceased now) and, of course, Father’s Day. While I’m not known as the family baker, each year I made my dad red wine biscotti (aka … [Read more...] about Retirement and Estate Planning Talks With Dad: Best Father’s Day Gift Ever
