As many of you know, I took a bit of a risk recently and committed to taking a mini-retirement sometime before the end of next year. I say “risk” because I hadn’t talked to either my wife or my boss before I wrote this post, but sometimes ready, fire, aim is the best approach. Since [...]
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10 questions that will help you decide what to do during retirement
Ask a 6 year old what they want to be when they grow up and chances are you’ll get an answer like astronaut, fireman or super hero. No need to worry about feasibility or practicality when you’re 6. Just pick something that sounds awesome or involves flying. Ask an 18 year old the same question, [...]
How to design your ideal retirement
Think for minute about every building you’ve ever seen. The gas station where you fill up. The farmer’s barn. Your home or office. Or maybe something a little more swank. The White House. The Empire State Building. Notre Dame Cathedral. The Parthenon. The Sydney Opera House. Big Ben. The Taj Mahal. The Colosseum. The Pyramid [...]
8 key retirement ages and what to do at each
When it comes to retirement, your bank account is more important than your birthday. Even so, there are several key retirement ages that you will want to keep in mind as you plan. Age 50: Once you hit the big 5-0, the government raises the contribution limits on your IRA and 401(k). For those turning [...]
You have 28,835 days. Here’s how you’ll spend them.
Life is busy. One day runs into the next and then the next, a constant blur of busyness, work, errands and seemingly important (at the time at least) comings and goings. If you’re not careful, you look up one day and wonder where the last 20 years went. That’s why I spend so much time [...]
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