This story in The Washington Post made us laugh – and cry – in recognition. For we have seen the incredulous look on our young adult kids’ faces when we…
Published December 14, 2019 by fittoretire
Published November 14, 2018 by fittoretire
As you take stock of your bountiful blessings this year, pay special attention to the categories into which those blessings fall: Good health and nutrition (gravy, mashed potatoes and pie…
Published March 26, 2018 by Cathy Hamilton
We’ll give the Easter Bunny a pass, but it’s generally not a good idea to put all your resources into one place. Or, for that matter, plan your retirement with…
Published February 1, 2018 by fittoretire
We love sand. Especially on a sunny beach this time of year. Soft, warm and fun to build things with, sand is comforting, fluffy and, the occasional dead jellyfish notwithstanding,…
Published January 4, 2018 by fittoretire
There are tons of tips for preparing financially for retirement released in the press this time of year. Here’s a good one, for example. But, after you’ve crossed all the…
Published October 31, 2017 by Rick Thomas
Who doesn’t love a good list – especially a top 10, 25, or 100? It seems they’re everywhere today. Did you know there’s even a list of lists of lists?…
Published September 27, 2017 by Cathy Hamilton
Have you and your spouse or partner ever spent a full week at home alone together? If so, how did you do? Did you get along or did you get…
Published August 23, 2017 by Cathy Hamilton
Every time the lottery reaches historic levels – and though our odds of winning the Powerball are roughly 1 in 290 million – my husband and I formulate a comprehensive 100-day plan. To wit:…
Published July 26, 2017 by Cathy Hamilton
Money. Talk about your hot buttons! No matter how hard we try to convince ourselves otherwise, there’s a hard-to-deny link between self-worth and our personal finances. We judge ourselves, to…
Published July 6, 2017 by Cathy Hamilton
Remember your first place? The little starter home you bought with your spouse or that first apartment when you were finally out on your own? In those days, moving was…