One of our biggest pet peeves about the fashion industry is: One Size Fits All. Why? Because it’s simply not true. How could it be with the endless variety of…
Published May 3, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Published April 22, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
We weren’t surprised at the results of a new survey cited in Forbes which says men and women retire differently: Women in retirement tend to spend time alone with personal…
Published April 15, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Though we’re a good 3 -5 years from retirement, my husband and I are preparing to downsize. The process started with the sale of our son’s old Jeep yesterday and…
Published February 19, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
We’ve always been fascinated by personality type tests such as Myers-Briggs. It’s always helpful to have a handle on your unique set of preferences, perceptions and judgment. Certainly, your profile…
Published February 12, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Here at Fit-To-Retire, it’s common for clients to begin the Readiness Roadmap process with no goal retirement date – no projected day, month, or even year! Most financial advisors offer…
Published January 28, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Not everyone plans to give up their big house in retirement. In fact, U.S. News recently reported on the trend of baby boomers sizing-up to accommodate grandchildren, entertaining on a…
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 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…
Published September 18, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
We’re still entertaining that dream of retiring abroad – at least, on a part-time basis – but have no idea anymore where we should land. Our requirements are: Safety, affordable…
Published August 26, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
This week, our Facebook feeds are crowded with first-day-of-school photos. There they are – our friends’ kids or grandkids – resplendent in new outfits, heading off to Kindergarten, elementary, even…