“In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are…
Published August 24, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Published August 17, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
There’s a wide spectrum of activity levels in retirement. On one end, there’s an overwhelming ennui. People in this state are restless, listless, unhappy and unmotivated from lack of occupation.…
Published August 7, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Forget about buckets. Bucket lists are so five minutes ago. Try making a list of retirement ‘what ifs’ as if the possibilities were only limited by your imagination. To wit:…
Published July 27, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Most of us seek input from family and friends before making major life decisions: Buying a home or a car, selecting a good doctor, choosing the right employer and booking…
Published July 15, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
At Fit-to-Retire, we’re always on the lookout for helpful resources for our clients who are transitioning to retirement. We’re excited to have found another great one for our exclusive Resource…
Published July 10, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
It really should be written into the marriage vows. Because if there’s anything that puts a relationship to the test, it’s retirement. Think about it. Week in, week out, you…
Published June 24, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Some say an engagement isn’t official until there’s a ring and a date. The same could be said for retirement. Until you actually set a target date or, at least,…
Published June 22, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
Today’s story in Time describes the pros and cons of providing significant financial gifts to your kids while you’re still alive. Many boomers find joy in helping children purchase their…
Published June 15, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
We loved this idea about using social media – particularly Pinterest – to visualize retirement. How fun it would be to translate the Fit-To-Retire 100-Day Playbook into a series of…
Published May 27, 2015 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…