We recently attended a fundraising dinner event for a local charity. It was wonderful to see a big turnout from our small town. As I looked around the room, I noticed a few young people – in their 20s. But mostly, the faces belonged to Boomers and residents well into their 70s and 80s. I didn't know it yet, but I was about to hear how it's important to remember retirement is … [Read more...] about For Some, Retirement Is Simply the Luxury of Time
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Boomers Turning 50: We’re Halfway to 100
Almost out of the clear blue there it was. The arrival of the big five-o. Fifty. Really? Yes, really. Looks like overnight I joined the ranks of other boomers turning 50. Shocking to think that a full half century has gone by. But, good to know that my younger daughter has been gleefully keeping track of this milestone. One night at the dinner table she announced, … [Read more...] about Boomers Turning 50: We’re Halfway to 100
Who Retires to Fairbanks, Alaska?
“Subarctic” is how they describe the weather in Fairbanks, Alaska. Average winter lows range from -15°F to -25 F. At the winter solstice, there are 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct sunlight. Thankfully, at the summer solstice, there are 21 hours and 49 minutes of direct sun. The second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks is up north – way up north. It’s located in the “interior” … [Read more...] about Who Retires to Fairbanks, Alaska?
A Nurse’s Plan for Retirement: Taking Practical Steps
Inevitably, once I share with people that I have a retirement business consulting company, they share their thoughts and ideas about their own retirements. People really want to talk about retirement, especially Baby Boomers. And , not about working in retirement. But actually about their plans to step off the professional track and start to enjoy a life of leisure. One group … [Read more...] about A Nurse’s Plan for Retirement: Taking Practical Steps
Mr. Mom is a Trend-Setter: “No coffee-klatsch for me!”
Back in the early 1990's, there were almost no stay-at-home dads. John, a dad of two young daughters, was excelling in his career at a venture capital firm. Until it was sold to a firm out west. His wife wanted roots for their girls and did not want to relocate. After a long and unsuccessful job search, they decided she would return to work and he would stay home with the … [Read more...] about Mr. Mom is a Trend-Setter: “No coffee-klatsch for me!”
