Retirement – 10 Years On

This year, my husband and I will complete 10 years of retirement. The most important thing is that we both still love our retirement life. The good, the bad and everything in between. As time has gone on, things that seemed very important at the start, seem less important now, and indeed other things have… Continue reading Retirement – 10 Years On

Retirement Isn’t Static

Retirement isn’t static, things move on. It is now 9 years since my husband retired. I was just a few months behind him. I remember his last week at work well, he went round with a huge smile on his face, and a bounce in his step. He was so delighted to be free. He… Continue reading Retirement Isn’t Static

Book Review – Keys to a Successful Retirement – by Fritz Gilbert

Audience : Those who are approaching retirement, or those who have already retired and want to improve their retirement Content : This book is easy to read, informative yet challenging. You are encouraged to think for yourself, and build your own plans for a successful retirement. Fritz writes in a clear style, it is easy… Continue reading Book Review – Keys to a Successful Retirement – by Fritz Gilbert

Book Review – Retirement by Design – Ida O Abbott JD

A Guided Workbook for Creating a Happy and Purposeful Future Who is it for? People who are preparing for Retirement, and indeed those who have already retired, but who feel they need to add some purpose into their retirement. Overview This is one of the most comprehensive books covering all aspects of retirement that I… Continue reading Book Review – Retirement by Design – Ida O Abbott JD

What Are You Going to Retire To?

You know what you are going to retire from, but what are you going to retire to? Are you going to have a retirement filled with fun and adventure, or one where you watch from the sidelines? The world of work, whatever it means for you, is ever encompassing. You will probably have spent on… Continue reading What Are You Going to Retire To?

What’s Your Emergency Plan?

Have you got an Emergency Plan?I was doing some catching up on my reading this morning. I had commented a couple of days ago on a blog in Our Next Life on Financial Independence, which led me to go and look at Jim’s blog  Wallet Hacks. He has a great style of writing, very clear and easily… Continue reading What’s Your Emergency Plan?