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My 2025 Wish List

Last year, Mike Drak experienced what he called his "Annus Horribilis". He's planning on changing that this year.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ask a Retirement Coach: If I Don't Have My Career - Who Am I?

Leaving a successful career and entering retirement can be a difficult transition and potentially challenge your sense of identity. Retirement Coach Toni shares some advice on how to handle this.

Ask a Retirement Coach: If I Don't Have My Career - Who Am I?

Leaving a successful career and entering retirement can be a difficult transition and potentially challenge your sense of identity. Retirement Coach Toni shares some advice on how to handle this.

Ask a Retirement Coach: If I Don't Have My Career - Who Am I?

Leaving a successful career and entering retirement can be a difficult transition and potentially challenge your sense of identity. Retirement Coach Toni shares some advice on how to handle this.

Can Voice-Activated Personal Assistants Improve Older People's Quality of Life?

Why I Participate in Dry January

Aging in the Right Place: The Need for a Room With a View

The Value of Booking a Trip With a Travel Advisor

Can Voice-Activated Personal Assistants Improve Older People's Quality of Life?

Why I Participate in Dry January

Aging in the Right Place: The Need for a Room With a View

The Value of Booking a Trip With a Travel Advisor

TRENDING NOW

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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.

The Secret to Longevity?: Go Slow

So what is the secret to longevity? 96 year old Dot Fisher-Smith believes it's to go slow - to savour life and enjoy the now.

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

There is a significant disconnect between what millions of older people eat and what experts believe is a healthy diet conducive to increased longevity. Why is this?

How Can We Make Sure We Are Aging Authentically?

There is so much pressure on what aging should look like. How can we design our lives to ensure we are aging authentically?

Ask a Retirement Coach: My Husband Treats Everyday Like the Weekend

After years of working, it not uncommon to want to unwind and relax. But when does too much relaxation become a concern?

Living Your Best Encore: Brian Prousky

Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. In his own words, author and poet, Brian Prousky shares his journey to becoming a writer and the life lessons he gathered along the way.

Did You Know Talking to Strangers Can Boost Our Happiness?

When was the last time you spoke to a stranger? You may want to give this a try as research suggests it might actually help boost our happiness.

Expanding Our Perspective of Gift Giving

In some ways, the most important GIFT is not just what is given today, but rather what will build and support important family values for the future.

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.

When Was the Last Time You Made a Friend?

Having friends and the support they offer is vital to our overall health and wellbeing. But making friends later in life may take some extra effort.

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

Booming Encore wants to help you create and live your best life - and to make sure every day matters.

LIFE

Booming Encore's Top 10 Posts of 2024

This past year has been extremely exciting at Booming Encore and as we look forward to the upcoming year, we wanted to also reflect back on where we have been. These are the top 10 posts from 2024.

Retirement – What To Do When The Decision Isn’t Yours

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

Sensitive Matters: Understanding and Accepting Our Sensitivity

Ask a Retirement Coach: Looking For Work in Retirement

Retirement – What To Do When The Decision Isn’t Yours

As much as you may want to decide when you will retire – unfortunately, the majority of the time this isn’t actually the case.

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

When I first started watching A Man on the Inside, I was initially disappointed thinking it was falling into some ageist cliches. But by the fourth episode, I was hooked and found myself admiring the strong, realistic and positive story lines around aging. This series is well worth the watch.

Sensitive Matters: Understanding and Accepting Our Sensitivity

The term "highly sensitive person" is used to describe individuals who deeply absorb and process their surroundings, often leading to heightened emotional responses and an acute sensitivity. This is often perceived as being a bad thing, is it actually a strength?

Ask a Retirement Coach: Looking For Work in Retirement

Retirement can be a wonderful time of life. But sometimes people find themselves wanting to return to work.

HEALTH

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.

Twenty Five Ideas to Help You Positively Age

Everyone hopes to live a long, healthy and happy life. If you're looking for some ideas of different ways to help you do this, here is a list of twenty five things to consider adding to your lifestyle.

Is Telehealth in the Future of Older People?

During the pandemic, older people could consult with their doctors and clinics in the comfort of their homes. Was this just a blip or is it a service that will be continued?

FINANCES

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.

The Need To Prepare To Become a Widow Before You Are One

Women tend to live longer than men and unfortunately, the number of women who are left alone and ill prepared to financially manage their investments without their spouse is significant. We need to change this.

Share Your Critical Information Before Your Family Actually Needs It

It's probably not at the top of your to-do list but should be. It's important to share your critical information with your family before they actually need it.

How Much Money Do You Really Need For Retirement?

Some believe you need about 70 to 80% of your salary to live in retirement. But where did this number come from and more importantly is it really accurate?

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?

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

The Need To Prepare To Become a Widow Before You Are One

Share Your Critical Information Before Your Family Actually Needs It

How Much Money Do You Really Need For Retirement?

OPINIONS

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

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

Discovering Glimmers of Inspiration During Times of Despair

Bridging Generations by Crossing the Intergenerational Digital Divide

Forget the Anti-Aging Industry – Let’s Start A Pro-Aging One

Bridging the Social Worlds: The Value of Intergenerational Relationships

Motherhood: The Road Not Taken

Something to Ask Yourself: Are You Living A Regret Free Life?

Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?

A Life, Work, Retirement Rethink

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

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

Discovering Glimmers of Inspiration During Times of Despair

Bridging Generations by Crossing the Intergenerational Digital Divide

Forget the Anti-Aging Industry – Let’s Start A Pro-Aging One

Bridging the Social Worlds: The Value of Intergenerational Relationships

Motherhood: The Road Not Taken

Something to Ask Yourself: Are You Living A Regret Free Life?

Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?

A Life, Work, Retirement Rethink

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