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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?

HIGHLIGHTS

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.

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.

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.

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

Retirement Rebels

My Next Ironman: And the Emergence of "TurtleMan"

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

Retirement Rebels

Living Your Best Encore: Adriane Berg

The Value of Friendships by the Numbers

Retirement Rebels

My Next Ironman: And the Emergence of "TurtleMan"

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

Retirement Rebels

Living Your Best Encore: Adriane Berg

TRENDING NOW

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The Bannister Effect: How One Athlete Inspired Others to Break Limits

For too long people have been conditioned to believe that when they reach age 65 or 70, life is over, and they need to retire. Similar to Bannister, Retirement Rebels are challenging these beliefs.

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.

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.

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.

Retirement Rebels

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

At age 70, Mike Drak believes he still has plenty of gas left in the tank, and plans to push himself outside of his comfort zone for as long as he can.

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.

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

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 Protect My Retirement Time While Being a Caregiver?

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: 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?

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

Watch Out Scammers - AI is Coming For You!

OPINIONS

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

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

Sensitive Matters: Understanding and Accepting Our Sensitivity

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

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

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

Sensitive Matters: Understanding and Accepting Our Sensitivity

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

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