This year, my husband and I will complete 10 years of retirement. The most important thing is that we both still love our retirement life. The good, the bad and everything in between. As time has gone on, things that seemed very important at the start, seem less important now, and indeed other things have… Continue reading Retirement – 10 Years On
Category: Retirement
Life Moves On – 2020 Has Changed Us
Life Moves On? What do I mean? What was very important to you a few years ago, may be less important now. Four years ago when I started this blog – early retirement, financial independence was innovative and new. The concept of stopping work, before you got to age 60 or 65, was so different.… Continue reading Life Moves On – 2020 Has Changed Us
Retirement Isn’t Static
Retirement isn’t static, things move on. It is now 9 years since my husband retired. I was just a few months behind him. I remember his last week at work well, he went round with a huge smile on his face, and a bounce in his step. He was so delighted to be free. He… Continue reading Retirement Isn’t Static
Retirement Needs Stimulation
The impact of Covid-19 has made me realise that a primary need in Retirement is stimulation. I have spoken of what are essentials for retirement before but this time I have particularly used the word Needs, not Wants. The two are quite different. Over 65’s have been dis-proportionally affected by Covid. This figure is skewed,… Continue reading Retirement Needs Stimulation
Book Review – A Delightful Little Book on Aging
By Stephanie Raffelock This book is exactly what it says – a delightful little book on Aging. The author takes you on a journey and you smile as you follow her gentle path through retirement life. It covers how retirement has changed from our parents and grandparents time. It pokes at the establishment, why are… Continue reading Book Review – A Delightful Little Book on Aging
Book Review – Keys to a Successful Retirement – by Fritz Gilbert
Audience : Those who are approaching retirement, or those who have already retired and want to improve their retirement Content : This book is easy to read, informative yet challenging. You are encouraged to think for yourself, and build your own plans for a successful retirement. Fritz writes in a clear style, it is easy… Continue reading Book Review – Keys to a Successful Retirement – by Fritz Gilbert