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My husband retired on Oct. 1. It's been an interesting change. He was part of a buyout, so there were many who retired when he did. Almost all of them are back working. I talk to people who are younger and they can't believe someone would retire and then go back to work. Some went back to work for money, but many for other reasons.



I'd like to know how retirement is different than you thought it'd be? What's better? What's worse about retirement than you thought? What advice would… Continue

We've all heard the stories that one of the reasons older workers don't get hired is because of their higher healthcare costs. Did you know that's a complete myth?



Think about it. The people who spend more time seeing doctors are families with young children. Unless you have a serious ailment, most people in over 50 and into their sixties don't go to the doctor nearly has much as people with young children. My husband and I both get our yearly physicals and that's the only time we… Continue

Along with everyone else on the planet, I’ve been captivated by the saga of Susan Boyle. She epitomizes the story of the ugly duckling who sings like the beautiful swan. While the tale, at the time of this writing, seems to have ended on a bittersweet note, there are lessons we can learn that apply to achieving a successful retirement.



As the story has unfolded, it was revealed that Susan has spent her life being painfully shy. On her mother’s deathbed, she evidently promised to try… Continue

The concept of home takes on a completely new meaning in retirement. In fact, home is considered on of the foundation elements, in addition to health and finances.





Right now, the primary question is what do we want in our new home? Not just the home, but what factors determine the community and surrounding area? These are all questions to consider.



Research shows very few people actually move to a new retirement location. I'd like to know if it's something you are… Continue

I did something for myself today. No, not the usual indulgence of chocolates or flowers. I actually did something important. At first, I was reluctant to discuss it, because it comes under the heading that is traditionally considered unmentionable. Life over 50 gets complicated and sometimes we need to discuss unpleasant things.



I had a colonoscopy this morning. The reason I decided to discuss it is that many people don’t have the procedure. I’m lucky I have insurance and quite… Continue