Life

You might have heard that it's important to invest as much time as possible into planning for retirement. But beyond the financial side, what does this actually mean? Retirement Coach Toni shares her thoughts.

Are you trying to create perfect holiday memories? This perfectionism may be hurting us. Psychologists note that pursuing the "perfect" holiday often backfires, creating pressure that undermines the joy and connection we're trying to create.

While other people compile their resolutions for the start of the new year which will more than likely be something like resolving to be more patient, lose weight or start exercising, a new year without a loved one poses different challenges.

In this week’s Booming Bites we weave together stories about rebuilding social connections, redefining what aging well can look like, surprising health and longevity findings, creative inspiration, and smart planning for a longer life. Have a great week!

The holiday season has arrived and along with all the music and lights we are bombarded by commercials. Some are terrible, some are cheesy and then there are some that just leave you in awe. Here are five of our favourites.

Retirement can lead to a lot of life changes - including our social connections. So how can we sustain and build these? Retirement Coach Toni provides some suggestions.

What's it like to live to be older than 100? Five people share their insights on longevity, love, health, and happiness. Learn some timeless wisdom from those who’ve truly lived it.

Turning 62 has me reflecting on what I know, what I don’t, and how I’m discovering to find peace in the space in between.

After leaving corporate life, I made the concious decision to transition into work that allowed me to set my own priorities and timeline. But something unexpected happened. I discovered I'd become the person driving the pace and I was driving myself just as hard as any corporation ever had.

We spend much of life saving for the future - our retirement, our security, our someday. Yet the richest dividends often come from our experiences. When we invest in these, the return isn’t measured in dollars but in a life filled with meaning and free of regrets.

Many people spend years dreaming about what they’ll do in retirement. But what happens when, after retiring, you realize it’s not quite what you expected? Retirement Coach Toni shares practical ways to rethink and reframe your next chapter.

Netflix's adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club may stumble slightly as a murder mystery, but it soars as a celebration of aging done right.

Everyone needs a reason to get out of bed each morning and this is no exception in retirement. In this webinar, Retirement Coach Antoinette Petrillo and Booming Encore's Founder Susan Williams speak with Investment Advisor Orlando Lopez on the importance of having a purpose in retirement.

After having a long and successful career, transitioning to retirement can be challenging. Retirement Coach Toni provides some advice on how someone can discover their second act.

Lately, life keeps reminding me how we usually get things wrong, how easily we misread situations and the people around us.

How can I rebuild a sense of self-worth in this next chapter—one that isn’t tied to my old title or achievements? Retirement Coach Toni shares her advice.

My mother loved her home and community and was completely against making any changes to her living arrangements. How would we manage care from a distance?

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?

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.

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.

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?

For many of us, our past taught us to link productivity with value. So when retirement comes along our natural instinct is to stay busy. How can we find better balance? Retirement Coach Toni provides some suggestions.

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.

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.