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?
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Is It Too Late For An “Old Guy” To Learn Jazz In Retirement?
Los Angeles is quite a place to visit. Every time I fly over the mountains and see the sheer sprawl of the area spilling to the edge of the Pacific Ocean, I can’t help but wonder about this area. Is it possible to retire out here – and would anyone want to? It’s congested. How do millions of people deal with the never-ending traffic? It's expensive. How does one get … [Read more...] about Is It Too Late For An “Old Guy” To Learn Jazz In Retirement?
Not Everyone Wants a Fancy Retirement. “I Just Want Some Victuals on the Table.”
Working for 45 years is a big deal. That’s a lot of years in the rear view mirror. By age 60, working people are often tired. By 65 they are downright exhausted. It’s especially hard for people who have spent those 45 years on their feet. Martha is one such person, a delightful woman who cannot wait for her 65th birthday to come in December. She has the … [Read more...] about Not Everyone Wants a Fancy Retirement. “I Just Want Some Victuals on the Table.”
“I’m Not Making Dinner…I’m Looking For Polar Bears!”
One of the fun things about traveling is that you meet such interesting people who are doing fun things in retirement. While in Tennessee, I by chance went to one of the trendier restaurants, called etc. The chef is a regional gastronomic guru and she has a loyal following. Her larger restaurant, Etch, is a culinary success, and this newer location was … [Read more...] about “I’m Not Making Dinner…I’m Looking For Polar Bears!”
Seize the Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60
Becoming a successful investor is one thing. But, building your own investment analysis and research company? Well now, that is a different thing altogether. Meet Sandy Chaikin. She is the co-founder of Chaikin Analytics, a ground-breaking stock research & analysis company. Here, investors get better results when choosing individual stocks. More … [Read more...] about Seize the Opportunities – Even After You Turn 60
