Couples sometimes disagree about where to live permanently or where to buy a second home and these differences may create conflict. As the time nears to make a decision, an impasse may develop without warning. I know of several couples who have struggled with this decision and my husband and I are one of them.… [Continue reading] Retirement planning: where to live
Retirement lifestyle strategies
How to have a healthy relationship even when you and your partner are opposites
You know the old saying, “Opposites attract one another.” Introverts often attract extroverts, early birds attract night owls, a serious person might be attracted to a partner who is funny, and an intellectual may be attracted to someone who is emotionally expressive. During the course of a relationship, a healthy couple deepens their • Love • Commitment… [Continue reading] How to have a healthy relationship even when you and your partner are opposites
Retirement planning: is your marriage or relationship ready for retirement?
It is complicated and challenging enough to think about retirement for yourself. It is even more challenging for couples to work through the many complex retirement needs that are unique to living with a spouse or partner. To have a successful retirement, each person in the relationship needs to be able to • Plan thoughtfully • Communicate… [Continue reading] Retirement planning: is your marriage or relationship ready for retirement?
5 steps for goal setting and discussing your dreams with your partner
These five steps can help you on your journey of discovery as you discuss your dreams and set goals in a cooperative, caring and loving way. By following these, you also avoid the possibility that you may stifle your partner’s dreams. 1. Practice the art of good communication. This vital to a healthy relationship and the… [Continue reading] 5 steps for goal setting and discussing your dreams with your partner
4 questions to ask before discussing your dreams with your partner
Discussing your dreams is harder than you think! It is also vitally important as you approach any life transition point, including retirement. Before having a conversation with your partner, you need to be organized and extremely honest with yourself. • What do you really want in your life? • What values will guide your decisions? • Do you… [Continue reading] 4 questions to ask before discussing your dreams with your partner
Goal setting: the importance of loving support
Are you aware of the importance of having the loving support of your significant other—your spouse, life partner or a friend you’re in the process of developing a deeper relationship with—as you explore your dreams and turn them into goals? This is crucial throughout life, including during the transition to retirement. As you begin planning… [Continue reading] Goal setting: the importance of loving support
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
Retirement finances: less money is not the problem…more money is not the solution
Financial security is only one aspect of successful retirement. So much emphasis has been placed on money that many people retiring have adequate financial resources but no direction, no plan, no purpose or meaning to their lives. Each day looks just like the last. I have observed this, read about it and heard people share… [Continue reading] Retirement finances: less money is not the problem…more money is not the solution
Finding your purpose for your retirement years
Having a purpose in life will give your life meaning no matter what life stage you are in. While doing this exploration, I have found life purpose in using my gifts of listening, empathy, compassion, resourcefulness and creativity. These gifts have allowed me to help people grow through self-understanding and move forward to live healthier… [Continue reading] Finding your purpose for your retirement years
Are you reconsidering when or if you can retire?
In a shaky economy, many are rethinking their retirement plans. Are you thinking that the solution to an economic downturn is to postpone your retirement for another five, ten, or even fifteen years? Think again. The assumption that you need to totally postpone your plans is based on a faulty premise that retirement is primarily… [Continue reading] Are you reconsidering when or if you can retire?