Archives for Family and Relationships

If you don’t see an image, be sure to click through to see my Thanksgiving bouquet for you. I hope it will add some cheerfulness to your day. As I count my blessings this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for you. I am also wishing you the best that life has to offer this Thanksgiving and in… [Continue reading] Wishing you the best this Thanksgiving

If you celebrate Thanksgiving, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you and those you love a happy Thanksgiving Day. May you have much to be thankful for and may all the life and work transitions you face be smooth and successful! Face life and work transitions with confidence! Let life and work transition… [Continue reading] Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you love

We all know people with long-lasting—but unhappy and/or unhealthy—marriages, so how can you have a happy, healthy marriage in retirement? These factors are key: • A sense of humor • Ability to have fun together • Appreciation and praise for something specific your partner has done each day • Attitude of gratitude • Clear, honest… [Continue reading] How to have a happy healthy marriage in retirement

What do you need for a lasting relationship? Marketers and retailers would have you believe that the key to your loved one’s heart is candy, flowers, or exotic experiences (wine-tastings, five-star dining, excursions, or overseas vacations, for example). Ask those who are nearing retirement and have been married for at least 30 years and they… [Continue reading] How to have a lasting relationship

My parents passed along a legacy of hard work and community service. They also modeled financial responsibility and the importance of family and friends, especially during the holidays and on special occasions. Our faith also gave us a sense of community and instilled good values. They passed down the following principles: • It is important… [Continue reading] What legacy did you inherit?

A legacy is something passed from one generation to the next. It can take many forms and be perceived as either positive or negative. Legacies best reflect our true selves when we pass on • A family business along with an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic, perseverance, and commitment • Family heirlooms and other… [Continue reading] What is a legacy?

Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you love! Make the best of your life for the rest of your life as you prepare for retirement with Retirement Lifestyle Strategies coaching and resources from Dee Cascio.

Mention the word “social” and the word “retirement” in the same breath, and most people think “Social Security.” Almost no one thinks “social media for seniors” although this is a growing opportunity to make connections outside of work. • How will you maintain your social connections when you no longer report to work? • What… [Continue reading] What do you think of when I say “social” and “retirement”?