It may sound too simple, maybe too ‘new age-y’ to be taken seriously. But, the first step in retirement planning is imagining or “seeing yourself” in this new phase of…
Published February 10, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Published February 2, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Traditionally, a ‘gap year’ means taking a year off after finishing high school and before going to college, or before going into grad school or a career after completing an…
Published January 22, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
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 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 15, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
As working people, we tend to gauge our success by the numbers. We measure the number of years we’ve been in business, vacation weeks earned, accounts served, people employed, cases…
Published January 11, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
We all know grey is the new black. But, did you know Road Scholar is the new Elderhostel? The non-profit lifelong learning program that’s been around since the 70’s changed…
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 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 7, 2015 by Cathy Hamilton
The holidays are typically a time for folks to open up their hearts and wallets for those in need. But, there is mounting evidence that by being charitable in retirement…