Life After Retirement

It all happened so quickly, where did the years go? But here we are, the first few years into retirement already. So much to be thankful for. Anyway, it’s the road ahead that matters. And so, setting out to look at some of the ways we go about making…

Oh, the joys of retirement! No bosses or supervisors, no deadlines, no meetings or annual reports! What a luxury to find yourself with endless hours of free time and nobody telling you what to do. I’ve been retired from my full-time career…

Are you holding back on a dream because you’re waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect version of yourself? Here’s the truth: Talent and intelligence are abundant. Courage is not. The people you admire aren’t more talented than you…

Everyone always talks about the importance of our morning routine, and I would agree that starting our day in an intentional way sets the stage for our entire day. I, like many, have a very routine morning. However, my morning routine…

Most problems need to be addressed at some point, yet this is one I have somehow side-stepped for years. And I must admit that, of all the problems I have experienced in my life, this is one of the least serious. It has to do with the management of three little letters…

When I first retired at the tender age of 65, I posted a reminder to myself on the fridge: “Less is required of you!” I needed to look at that little nugget of wisdom repeatedly. One does not seamlessly shift gears upon receipt of a first pension payment…

When is a real estate appraisal needed or required? Who is legally allowed to conduct a real estate appraisal? What does a typical real estate appraisal cost? So many questions to ponder – and I’ve got answers!

Retirement can be a time of deep fulfillment, freedom, and joy, but staying socially active is key to making the most of it. Are you newly retired or well into your post-work years? Did you know that strong social connections can boost your mood, sharpen your mind, and even improve…

You’re over 60, and the world wants to see you as a cookie-baking, treat-bringing, butterscotch-toting matron who loves all children but none as much as your own grandchildren. The problem is that not only are you disinterested in whether you have grandchildren…

You’ve done the brave work already. You’ve chosen your destination, secured your visa, and imagined your new life abroad in great detail. But now, reality sets in: how to move abroad without losing your mind becomes the real question. Let this be your companion as you…