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Tired of Same Old Retirement Advice?
Are you tired of the same old retirement advice? You know the kind. Advice that leaves you feeling like you're just checking off boxes on a financial checklist? Have you Googled “retirement planning” and been bombarded with financial advisers and financial advice? ...
Retirement. A destination or new start?
Retirement. A destination or a new start? For years, it was a distant destination on the horizon, a finish line to cross after decades of hard work and dedication. Little did I know that this supposed "finish line" was actually the beginning of a remarkable journey...
Who am I…really?
Who am I really? I’ll let you in on a little secret. My career identity was not (and is not) my true identity. I wish I had known, standing on the cusp of retirement, the importance of taking the time to reflect on the journey that led me to where I was at the time. A...
What’s In Your Retirement Plan?
What's in your retirement plan? Hopefully it's more than just what's in your wallet. Google “Retirement Planning” and you’ll see pages of sponsored ads and websites talking about finances, pensions, social security, investments, managing assets and risk, and...
The Art Of A Peaceful Pivot
Last week, I learned a lesson in how to pivot when things don't go as planned. Even though I know that life is an unpredictable journey filled with twists and turns, and as we pursue our dreams and goals, we often encounter unforeseen challenges that force us to...
The Evolving Retirement Landscape
The retirement landscape is evolving. Retirement used to be a straightforward concept—work hard for decades, save diligently, and then settle into a life of leisure. However, in recent times, the traditional notion of retirement has undergone a significant...
Retirement. It’s Not Just What’s In Your Wallet
Retirement is not just what's in your wallet. But, chances are when you think of retirement planning, your mind automatically thinks about money, 401(k), and investments. That's not surprising because we've been taught to think that a financial plan was all we needed...
Are You Livin’ The Dream?
Livin' the dream. It's a phrase we often hear and even use ourselves when asked about our lives. But what does it really mean? Are we truly living the dream, or do we half-heartedly say "Yes" while knowing deep down that we're far from it? In this blog, I’d like to...
Why You Need A Daily Routine In Retirement
Why do you need a daily routine in retirement? What does a daily routine in retirement even look like? It’s probably a lot different from the one you had in your career. Starting with the alarm clock. Retirement marks a significant milestone in a person’s life,...
From Neutral Zone To New Beginning
Ready to leave your neutral zone for a new beginning? Read on. Over the past couple of months, I’ve shared ways to navigate life’s major transitions based on concepts in the book, “Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes” by William Bridges, PhD. According to...
