We have to admit there are times when a commune would come in handy: On Saturdays, when the yard work has been piling up all week… on Thanksgiving when your…
Published September 13, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Published September 7, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Blogger’s disclaimer: Of football, I am a fair weather fan, at best. And, the weather around my team of choice has been dismal for years. I write this as a…
Published August 30, 2016 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…
Published August 15, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Ask a random sampling of 60-somethings what the word ‘retired’ means to them and you’ll get a variety of answers – some positive and others, well, not so much: “Retired…
Published August 10, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
In terms of transition, retirement is a lot like a marriage. First comes the big day when everyone’s attention is focused only on you. There are accolades, toasts. Maybe even…
Published August 2, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
We love that quote by Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God. And yet, the old-school notion of a successful retirement is all about comfort, isn’t it? The comfort…
Published July 15, 2016 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 July 6, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
At Fit-To-Retire, we use the term ‘aspirational planning’ to describe how we help clients get the most from their retirement. But, sometimes a client will ask, “What does that phrase…
Published July 1, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
This Forbes article introduces us to the “new theory of well-being.” The five ingredients of what scientists call “authentic happiness” are: Positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning and accomplishment. At…
Published June 21, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Are you planning your annual summer getaway to the beach or the mountains? A stay-cation at home, perhaps? Wherever you land, consider using this year’s holiday to try retirement on…