Reading Time: 3 minutesPeople assume that if they’re financially ready, everything else in retirement will fall into place. The dominant retirement narrative says, “Get your finances right, and everything else follows.” It’s baked into every retirement calculator brochure and planning conversation. Money does allow us to buy things that enhance our lives and provide a sense of security. …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Busiest Retirees You Know When Mary and John retired, they both immediately jumped into lots of activities. Mary joined a card club that met multiple times a week. She also joined a yoga studio where she attended several classes a week. John went golfing every morning and worked on his classic car several afternoons …
Reading Time: 4 minutesOur ‘Forever Home’ Lasted Eight Years When we retired, my wife and I decided to move to a retiree community in Arizona. We bought a home with the idea that it would be our “forever home.” We significantly upgraded it with new windows, solar tubes, new flooring, French doors, landscaping, and a bathroom upgrade. After …
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen Retirement Goes Smoothly—for One Spouse Bruce and Mary had looked forward to retirement for years. They both worked in stressful professional jobs and were anxious to leave work and finally have time to travel and enjoy life. Initially, everything went great during the retirement “honeymoon” phase. But then Mary became concerned about Bruce. He …