13 Revelations I Brought Home from My Iconic 50th High School Reunion
We slipped quietly into our hometown, arriving one by one – by car, taxi, bus, or train. We all wondered what we would feel. It all looks the same! It all looks different!
Read More5 Easy Steps to Choosing Joy in Your 60s
There is such potential for joy in our 60s and beyond. And, of course, there is also possibility for growing bitter and sad. Without thinking about it, we will probably end up being more of what we’ve always tended towards…
Read MoreDon’t Want to Attend Your 50th High School Reunion? 5 Authentic, Important Reasons to Go!
I can’t believe it, just as no one can believe it: the famous 50th high school reunion has cropped up on me. The sentiments have long been expressed: it went so fast. It seems like a cliché, the 50th…
Read More4 Ways to Thrive with a Retired Spouse
My husband is 10 years my senior. He has had two iterations of “retirement” so far and both had financial and emotional implications for us. His most recent shift has been out of a paid career to having more freedom with his time. Read More
The 5 Stages of Dealing with Unexpected Life Events After 60
This is a crazy time of life – with so many friends and family members with health issues. In my small community of 4,300, we lost 50 friends and neighbours last year. We also said goodbye to our 15-year-old dog…
Read MoreWhat Is It Worth to Live Your One, Precious, and Magnificent Life to the Fullest at 60 and Beyond?
My dear friend Melissa sighed heavily. I could envision her face, framed by a touch of silver, her hair having finally been allowed to go all grey. It looks terrific. I’m not there yet – but getting close…
Read More9 Rights You Have When Seeking Financial Advice in Retirement
The need for financial literacy does not end when you cross over the “retirement” line. In fact, it becomes imperative that you look at income planning as the foundation of building the life you want past that point. Read More
Retirement Savings Looking a Little Light? Here’s How to Have the Last Laugh
Realizing that you haven’t saved enough for retirement is one of the worst experiences in the world. You worry about how you will support yourself in retirement. You start to fear getting sick in your old age. You may even start to suffer from feelings of guilt or regret as you look back at all of the bad financial decisions that you made in your life. Read More
This is the Worst Mistake You Can Make When Retiring Abroad
There are many reasons that retiring abroad has become a hot trend. Some of us are looking for a way to live comfortably on Social Security and our limited savings. Others are choosing to seek adventure in far of places after a lifetime of being stuck in a cubicle. Still others are moving abroad in retirement to be closer to family members in other countries. Read More
6 Insights I Picked Up on My 51st Class Reunion
My high school class is not one of the those who have regular reunions. We had one 10 years after graduation, then nothing. So, I was surprised – and delighted – to get an invitation to celebrate…
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