Here are some questions related to retirement that if discussed now, before retirement, will minimize surprises (and begin the collaborative process to a successful outcome if you have a partner): • When will you retire? • Where will you retire to, if you move? (Where Will You Retire?: A Retirement Guide And Exercises For Deciding… [Continue reading] Questions to ask before you retire
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Are you considering “living apart together” for your retirement years?
As I work with couples who are in the pre-retirement life transition, many have no idea what their spouse is thinking, longing for, or dreaming about when it comes to their retirement lifestyle and where to retire. Some have such diverse interests, they are actually considering living apart together, which means living in different places… [Continue reading] Are you considering “living apart together” for your retirement years?
Best places to retire
If you plan to relocate in your retirement years, check out the lists of “best places to retire” at the end of this article. Make your move even better with the resources in my book Where Will You Retire?: A Retirement Guide And Exercises For Deciding Where To Retire, Buy A Second Home, Or Relocate*… [Continue reading] Best places to retire
Adventures in home buying, selling a house, and building a new house
Look at your retirement years as an adventure and be open to the opportunities (and the challenges that are hidden opportunities for growth) that present themselves along the way. Leave the complaining about disrupted plans to someone else. I speak from experience. I had planned to blog consistently as I settled into semi-retirement. Instead, I… [Continue reading] Adventures in home buying, selling a house, and building a new house
What do I need for a successful retirement?
Finances and location are big factors in retirement decision-making. However, other lifestyle choices need to be considered in pre-retirement planning. Many of these are often overlooked. By taking a more holistic approach, we will be prepared as we move toward a very important stage in life. These considerations are all the more significant, given that… [Continue reading] What do I need for a successful retirement?
What does the word retirement mean to you?
When most people hear the word retirement, they think of financial planning and choosing where they will live. Both of these issues are very important. We must have a sound financial plan in order to face the future with confidence and to know when we will be ready to retire. Some of us may need… [Continue reading] What does the word retirement mean to you?
How many baby boomers are there?
Baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—are receiving more and more attention. For example, at the International Coach Federation Conference, held in 2006, an entire day was devoted to retirement, complete with a specially selected panel of speakers. According to the AARP, 78 million baby boomers will turn 60 by 2024. Until that time,… [Continue reading] How many baby boomers are there?
What do you call people born between the 1946 and 1964?
We were originally labeled the Baby-boomers, now we’re called Elder-boomers or even the Age Wave. Regardless of what we are called, our generation is entering the retirement years with a vision and vitality much different than those generations that have preceded us. We are envisioning these years as an adventurous and exciting time. In fact,… [Continue reading] What do you call people born between the 1946 and 1964?
Planning for retirement: failing to plan is planning to fail
Are you planning for retirement? Have you looked beyond the obvious financial planning required for a successful retirement? If you haven’t carefully considered the non-economic aspects of this important life transition, then now is an opportune time to stop and reconsider your future. This effort could lead to an improvement of your original plan as… [Continue reading] Planning for retirement: failing to plan is planning to fail
Your retirement years: living on purpose
When you are living “on purpose,” you are consciously in touch with your talents, skills, gifts, strengths and values. Living on purpose requires time for introspection, thoughtful reflection about your life and the ability to move forward using this knowledge. Once you are in the know about these aspects of yourself, you are then ready… [Continue reading] Your retirement years: living on purpose