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Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Protect My Retirement Time While Being a Caregiver?

Many people envision retirement as the long-awaited moment to shift the focus back to themselves. But what happens when you find yourself becoming a caregiver instead?

HIGHLIGHTS

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

There is extensive research demonstrating that individuals with strong friendships are better equipped to cope with stress and are more resilient to illness and disease. But how many friends does one need?

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

There is extensive research demonstrating that individuals with strong friendships are better equipped to cope with stress and are more resilient to illness and disease. But how many friends does one need?

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

There is extensive research demonstrating that individuals with strong friendships are better equipped to cope with stress and are more resilient to illness and disease. But how many friends does one need?

Retirement Rebels

My Next Ironman: And the Emergence of "TurtleMan"

Retirement Rebels

Living Your Best Encore: Adriane Berg

How Gene Hackman's Death Sheds a Light on the Caregiving Toils, Triumphs and Tragedies of a Younger Wife

Retirement Rebels

A Retirement Rebel’s Guide to Living Life and Redefining Retirement

Retirement Rebels

My Next Ironman: And the Emergence of "TurtleMan"

Retirement Rebels

Living Your Best Encore: Adriane Berg

How Gene Hackman's Death Sheds a Light on the Caregiving Toils, Triumphs and Tragedies of a Younger Wife

Retirement Rebels

A Retirement Rebel’s Guide to Living Life and Redefining Retirement

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Ironman Triathlon at 70: The Ultimate Retirement Rebel Challenge

The Ironman is regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races, and fewer than .01% of the world’s population have completed one. To earn a finisher’s medal you need to complete the swim, bike and run, with no breaks and completed under 17 hours. Can a 70-year-old do it – you betcha but you need some strong WHYs to make it to the finish line.

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Retirement Rebels

Being Inspired from the Masters

Mike Drak was happy to find a new retirement role model at this years Master tournament. 89 year old Gary Player.

The Shifting Trends in Later Life Rituals: Retirement Parties and Funerals

Later in life, two of the most significant life experiences is often retirement and death. But given changing social behaviours and attitudes, the traditional rituals we used to have surrounding these milestones are now being transformed.

Living Your Best Encore: Stella Fosse

Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. In her own words, author Stella Fosse shares her story of transformation later in life moving from the biotech industry to romance novelist.

Family Caregivers Assuming Another Burden - Becoming Gerontechnology Mentors

Wanting to age in place, older people often turn to their loved ones. Being a caregiver is challenging enough but many are seeing technology support now added to their responsibilities.

Ask a Retirement Coach: What Did You Learn in Your Own Retirement Transition?

This week in our Ask a Retirement Coach series, Retirement Coach Toni switched seats and shares insights of what she discovered was important in her own first year of retirement.

Retirement Meets Maslow

Could Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs be applied to the concept of retirement? Mike Drak thinks it can.

Women and Aging - We've Come a Long Way But Still Have Some Distance to Go

March 8th is International Women's Day. Women have come a long way, but still have some distance to go.

Ask a Retirement Coach: I Know I Should Exercise But Am Finding It Hard to Do

Often one of the first things people plan to do in retirement is exercise. But sometimes it doesn't work out that way. Retirement Coach Toni shares her advice on how to get going.

Clearing Your Life's Clutter

Does your life feel cluttered? Not just with stuff, but also with your personal affairs? Then this should interest you. Retirement and Clutter Clearing Coach Lori Becker joins us to discuss her new book - Get a Grip - and how it can help you organize and declutter your life.

Are you interested in living a long, healthy and purposeful life? Then you are definitely in the right place!

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LIFE

Can We Predict Our "Sliding Door" Moments?

A "sliding door moment" refers to a pivotal moment in your life when a small decision or action may lead to a significant, often unpredictable result. Are these sliding door situations strictly random or are there ways to know?

Ask a Retirement Coach: Why do people keep saying I need to have purpose?

Defining Your Retirement Lifestyle: Things to Consider When Retiring in Another Country

Is Social Rewilding in Your Future?

6 Top Tips to Successfully (Un)Retire

Ask a Retirement Coach: Why do people keep saying I need to have purpose?

There is lots of discussion regarding the importance of having a purpose in retirement. But what if you're happy just doing what your doing?

Defining Your Retirement Lifestyle: Things to Consider When Retiring in Another Country

Many people dream of retiring in another country they have visited on vacation. But just because you loved it while on vacation, may not mean you will love it in retirement.

Is Social Rewilding in Your Future?

Do you know what social rewilding is? It's a trending movement of people wishing to rebalance their relationship with technology and reconnect with both nature and each other. Is this for you?

6 Top Tips to Successfully (Un)Retire

Carl Landau has successfully (un)retired and shares his top 6 tips to help others do the same.

HEALTH

Retirement Rebels

Meet the World's "Strong Grandma" - Catherine Kuehn

At age 95, Catherine Kuehn was a world record deadlifter. What is even more amazing, is that she only started lifting weights in her 80's.

The Results of Not Drinking for (Close) to a Month

When I embarked on my third dry January, I thought it was going to be easy. But I had a setback and it turned out to be a damp January instead.

How Standing On One Leg May Indicate How Well You Are Aging

How long can you stand on one leg? This simple test may be able to help you know how well you are aging.

FINANCES

Ask a Retirement Coach: Our Adult Child Living With Us is Impacting My Retirement Plans

Wanting to help your children is a natural thing. But how do you manage a situation when your adult child asks for support that impacts your life plans?

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Empowering Yourself Financially: Importance of Financial Literacy for Women

In the wake of her father’s sudden passing, Susan Williams, quickly realized the importance of financial literacy, especially for women who may one day be widowed. Susan recounts her experience and reflects on how financial literacy can empower us to navigate unexpected challenges and ensure our continued independence.

Watch Out Scammers - AI is Coming For You!

Scammers are out there and if you believe you won't fall for them you may be surprised. But there is some good news. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to help protect us. Scammers - meet Daisy.

Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2024 Update

When Richard's granddaughter turned eight, he gave her $100 to invest and has been doing that every year. Elsie is now twelve and here's what she has learned so far.

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7 Key Steps Older Business Owners Should Do Before Selling Their Business

If you're an older business owner, retirement may be on your mind and you're thinking about selling your business. But here’s a reality check—80% of businesses that are listed for sale never sell! Here are 7 steps to take to increase your odds.

Ask a Retirement Coach: Our Adult Child Living With Us is Impacting My Retirement Plans

Sponsored by HomeEquity Bank

Empowering Yourself Financially: Importance of Financial Literacy for Women

Watch Out Scammers - AI is Coming For You!

Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2024 Update

OPINIONS

Now Is the Time To Be the Change You Want in the World

When Everything Old Can Be New Again

AI: Robot - Friend or Foe

Eating for Pleasure or Longevity: What's Most Important to You?

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

Sensitive Matters: Understanding and Accepting Our Sensitivity

Analyzing Those Famous Last Words: Let’s Be Sure to Stay in Touch

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

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Discovering Glimmers of Inspiration During Times of Despair

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A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

Sensitive Matters: Understanding and Accepting Our Sensitivity

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