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
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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
Book Review – Retirement by Design – Ida O Abbott JD
A Guided Workbook for Creating a Happy and Purposeful Future Who is it for? People who are preparing for Retirement, and indeed those who have already retired, but who feel they need to add some purpose into their retirement. Overview This is one of the most comprehensive books covering all aspects of retirement that I… Continue reading Book Review – Retirement by Design – Ida O Abbott JD
Be careful what you wish for
A few months ago, I posted that I was wondering what to do with my blog. I had crossed the 3 year anniversary, but I was starting to lose interest in it, or rather I was starting to grudge the amount of time I spent on it. I was getting steady traffic, but I hadn’t… Continue reading Be careful what you wish for