On this, the occasion of our 150th blog post, we would like to share with you, intrepid readers, our very own Top 150 List. (David Letterman, eat your heart out!…
Published January 22, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Published January 19, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Dick Van Dyke, one of our all-time favorite actors and dancers, has released a book called “Keep Moving – And Other Tips and Truths About Aging.” We haven’t ordered it…
Published January 9, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Lately, we’ve observed some intriguing generational differences with regards to spending money. Unlike their baby boomer parents, millennials seem to be more interested in accumulating experiences than material possessions. This…
Published January 7, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
That oldie but goodie by Bette Midler says it best: You’ve got to have friends. The feeling’s oh so strong. You’ve got to have friends To make that day last…
Published January 5, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
You know the ‘who’ and the ‘what’. You may even know the ‘when’ and the ‘how.’ But, one of the biggest questions to ask yourself as you begin to plan…
Published December 29, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Yours might not have been a May-December romance, but what happens if you are more than a few years older than your working spouse but still want to retire “on…
Published December 21, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Almost everybody has a short answer for the question: What are you going to do when you’re retired?Typical responses include traveling the country, hanging out with the grandkids, gardening. But,…
Published December 19, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Here’s a fun exercise to do, especially if you’re one of those people who “just can’t see” yourself retired. Visualize just one day of your retirement and write down how…
Published December 17, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Here’s a common situation for our Fit-To-Retire coaches: A couple comes in for their pre-retirement checklist meeting, having completed their respective readiness assessments. The good news is they have plenty…
Published December 10, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
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…