I turned 55 this year and wondered with astonishment how I got here—more than half a century has flown by. Even when I shake my head or squeeze my eyes shut, there is still the fact that I’m 55 and getting older every day. As I travel on my journey through life, there’s a lot in my personal rear-view mirror, but more important, there’s even more outside my windshield. Looks … [Read more...] about The Next 10: Adventures of Courageous (Crazy?) “Empty-Nesters-Not-Retired”
Boomers in action
A Reinvented Retirement: From Fire Fighter to Ferryman
I got off a recent flight to Cleveland and hopped in a cab to my hotel. The cab driver (ferryman) was delightful, welcoming and warm, clearly loving his city. It was easy to strike up a conversation…but I had no idea it would include how he reinvented retirement. Physical jobs may lead to a reinvented retirement Turns out Jerald was from the San Francisco Bay … [Read more...] about A Reinvented Retirement: From Fire Fighter to Ferryman
“If only my knees worked right, I would have a better retirement.”
Walking around the block, through the grocery store, up and down stairs is something most of us take for granted. But, Clara, who is 69 and a beautiful woman with a gorgeous hairdo, ran into trouble early on. She had severe issues with a hip and a knee early in her retirement. She has difficulty walking longer distances. And sometimes struggles walking through the grocery … [Read more...] about “If only my knees worked right, I would have a better retirement.”
California or New Orleans – How To Decide Where to Live in Retirement?
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?
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
