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.”
Boomers in action
“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
The Next 10: Adventures of Courageous (Crazy?) “Empty-Nesters-Not-Retired”
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 … [Read more...] about The Next 10: Adventures of Courageous (Crazy?) “Empty-Nesters-Not-Retired”
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
