Life in Retirement (3) Articles

Question: My spouse handles the finances, what should we do to ensure I can handle them too? -Robin Answer: Robin, I often encounter couples where one spouse is more involved in financial decision making than the other. Even if finances aren’t your...

One of the greatest questions older Americans face as they think about retirement is, “What will it cost?” There is no simple answer, but one thing is likely: it will cost more than you think. According to a 2017 study1, the average cost of...

Can you remember a time when retirement didn’t exist? It wasn’t that long ago. And we might be heading that way again, because today’s “retirees” have a lot they still want to accomplish. If I say the word “retirement,” what comes to mind? Sunsets?...

“I’m going to work until I’m 65.” Many of us may feel this way, but the startling truth is this: either due to health issues, downsizing, or the health of a loved one, nearly 50% of us will be forced to retire earlier than we had planned.1 The old...

Your retirement isn’t something that can be plotted on a straight line. You need to position yourself to withstand the unexpected, while also preparing yourself for what’s most likely to happen. Be it: The money you save Your investment risk...

Have you recently reached a career milestone, or gotten a promotion? Or, have you already retired? After you accomplish something meaningful, there’s nothing better than allowing yourself a reward, or even an extended period of downtime. Some people...

Retired? Getting ready to retire? What’s the biggest issue you’ll face? Not only is the answer to the above question important, it’s been my experience that identifying it could save your life. I’m referring to loneliness. Doctors have spent decades...

You’ve probably thought about moving to a new region, or maybe even another country. 60 percent of all people between the ages of 50 and 65 consider such a move likely, with most of those eyeing a new home that’s more than 100 miles away. [1] Where...

You’re getting better. That’s right! Contrary to popular culture’s sometimes irritating depiction of people over 50, recent university studies prove you actually get better with age. [1] How? Here are just 5 of the reasons your best days begin after...

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I will learn.” — Ben Franklin Of all the topics I’ve written about over the years, this may be the most important. That’s because the subject matter has the awesome power to help you...