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. This is…
Published March 11, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Published March 7, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Let’s imagine you’ve just taken the Fit-To-Retire readiness assessment. You scored brilliantly in every category (Self Identity, Social, Financial Security and Personal Relationships) EXCEPT Health and Nutrition. You’re not completely…
Published February 29, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Most baby boomers aren’t interested in whiling away their retirement hours in rocking chairs on the porch. And, although that old leather recliner in the den is super comfy, we…
Published February 24, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
“Finding yourself” was something most baby boomers did in the 1960s or ’70s. By the time we reach the age of 60 (or 70), we assume the question, “Who am…
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 15, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
Remember that moment in your youth, maybe in college or after high school graduation? The one when you said (and we’re paraphrasing here), “I’m going to make the world a…
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 February 10, 2016 by Cathy Hamilton
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 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 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…