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 July 1, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
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…
Published June 6, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Clients give us all kinds of reasons why they’re reluctant to retire: My wife doesn’t want me around all day. I don’t know what I’d do with myself. Work is…
Published May 31, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Remember that little ditty that began “Make new friends, but keep the old…”? Those words take on extra meaning when you’re facing retirement. Fear of losing one’s work friends is…
Published May 18, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
The closer we get to retirement, our perspective about time changes, prompting important questions that may or may not be easily answerable: When is the best time to retire? “Time” takes…
Published May 10, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
When you announce your retirement, your family will no doubt cheer your decision and toast your happy future. But, deep down, they might be worried: “What is he going to…
Published April 19, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Most of us think retirement will bring more opportunities to spend time with friends and family. And, that’s true. But, it doesn’t just magically happen without planning and a little…
Published April 8, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Once in a while, we hear retirement defined as a “month of Saturdays.” To the Type B’s among us, it sounds like a dream, at first. Sleeping late, enjoying a…
Published March 26, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
We’ll give the Easter Bunny a pass, but it’s generally not a good idea to put all your resources into one place. Or, for that matter, plan your retirement with…
Published March 21, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
This story in the Wall Street Journal asks a provocative question of retirees: Are so-called bucket list adventures all they’re cracked up to be? We’ve become all-too familiar with the…