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Overwhelmed by Home Maintenance? Suggestions to Help You Age in Place with Perspective

The majority of people would like to age in their own homes however home maintenance and repairs can sometimes feel overwhelming. Dr. Stephen Golant shares some suggestions on how we can keep our perspective.

HIGHLIGHTS

Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2025 Update

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

Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2025 Update

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

Creating a Financial Legacy for Only $100 a Year - 2025 Update

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

Living Your Best Encore: Paul Jenkinson

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Stop My Constant Need to be Productive?

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

Is Social Rewilding in Your Future?

Living Your Best Encore: Paul Jenkinson

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Stop My Constant Need to be Productive?

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

Is Social Rewilding in Your Future?

TRENDING NOW

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Invest in Your Future Self: The Path to Healthy, Intentional Aging

What do you want your 80 year old self to be like? Mike Drak shares his reflections on what he hopes for and how he plans to get there.

A Few Well Tailored Thoughts

What we choose to wear can often be judged - especially as we get older. But are we the ones who are actually judging? And should we care?

One of the Paradoxes of Retirement: Shifting from Time Scarcity to Time Affluence

As we transition into retirement, a striking shift starts to occur; we begin to move from a life of time scarcity to one of time affluence. While this change may seem like a dream come true, our new reality can often be more complicated than that.

Retirement Matters: Why It's Time to Reimagine Life After Full-Time Work

When planning for retirement, financial considerations typically take centre stage. Yet research consistently demonstrates that non-financial factors are often more important in determining whether someone has a good retirement. Now is the time to reimagine what retirement can really be.

Ask a Retirement Coach: Why Am I Feeling Unfulfilled in Retirement?

In retirement, we often believe if we're financially stable we should have no reason to feel unfulfilled but retirement is much more than just about money.

Dear Financial Planners and Advisors: Retirement Planning Isn’t Just About the Numbers—It’s About the Person

The traditional model of retirement planning is under pressure. Clients are no longer just looking for someone to manage their money—they're looking for guidance on how to live meaningful, financially secure lives in a world that feels increasingly unpredictable.

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.

AI is Giving Us All More Time - How Will Choose to Use Yours?

With the advent of AI, many of us may become winners of the “time lottery.” AI could give us more free time in our days and more healthy years in our lives. But are we really ready for this?

Living Your Best Encore: Judith Nadratowski

Are you living your best encore? We are delighted to introduce you to some people who are. In her own words, writer Judith Nadratwoski shares her experience in transition from a career in law to becoming a writer.

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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.

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

Ask a Retirement Coach: How do I Learn How to Receive?

After spending a lifetime giving, it's hard to shift gears and learn how to receive. How can we do this? This was the question posed to Retirement Lifestyle Coach Toni.

Can We Predict Our "Sliding Door" Moments?

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Get Unstuck?

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

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

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: How Do I Get Unstuck?

Many people imagine that retirement would bring a new sense of freedom and energy—but instead, can feel stuck. Find out what advice Retirement Coach Toni shares to deal with this.

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.

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?

HEALTH

Stress Doesn’t Retire: Addressing Mental Health Challenges After Work Life Ends

All too often we think that once we leave our careers, our stress will leave us too. But as retired Inspector Lance Valcour shares, this often isn't the case.

Ask a Retirement Coach: How Do I Find Purpose and Vitality at 60 When It Feels Like My Best Years Are Behind Me?

We often hear that "60 is the new 40". But what if you don't feel that way and think your best years are behind you. This is the question that was posed to our Retirement Coach Toni.

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.

FINANCES

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.

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.

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.

Looking to Make Some Extra Income in Retirement? Dropshipping May Be For You

Are you looking for a way to make some extra income in retirement? Dropshipping may be an opportunity for you.

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

Clearing Your Life's Clutter

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

OPINIONS

A Wake Up Call: Digital Literacy is Now Essential for Older People's Health, Independence and Happiness

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

When Everything Old Can Be New Again

Retirement Meets Maslow

AI: Robot - Friend or Foe

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

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

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

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

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

A Wake Up Call: Digital Literacy is Now Essential for Older People's Health, Independence and Happiness

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

When Everything Old Can Be New Again

Retirement Meets Maslow

AI: Robot - Friend or Foe

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

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

The Immortality Of Artificial Intelligence

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

A Man on the Inside - Well Worth the Watch

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