Retirement can be one of the most difficult of life’s transitions because it’s a step back (or down) compared to other transitions. The change from school to work, from single to married, even job changes can mean more responsibilities. In contrast, retirement is a letting go. The transition may be difficult, but there are ways to minimise the issues.
Continue Reading...
‘Purpose is that sense that we are part of something bigger than ourselves.’ That’s how Mark Zuckerberg described it. He continued saying purpose leads to a sense ‘that we are needed, that we have something better ahead to work for. Purpose is what creates true happiness.’ As you face your retirement, what is going to be your purpose during retirement? How will it help you be a part of something that’s bigger than you?
Continue Reading...
Retirement Ready?
Click here to learn how you can plan your best retirement.
We have a dilemma. I write this sitting in our caravan in a caravan park in Merimbula, NSW. The dilemma isn’t Merimbula. We’ve been frequent holiday makers here. It’s a delightful spot on the far south coast of New South Wales. It’s also a major retirement town—a lot of retirees live here. Our dilemma is: do we keep the caravan?
Continue Reading...
Living a life with meaning is more important than pursuing happiness. That’s the conclusion of Emily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power of Meaning. She says, ‘So many of the people that I know and admire aren’t focused on pursuing their own personal happiness. They’re focused on leading meaningful lives and what they can do for others.’
Continue Reading...
Work plays a huge role in our daily life, and the loss of the ‘substance and challenge of work’; the relationship with colleagues; the place to go to work; and the daily routines can ‘leave a gaping hole, causing people to wonder, with so much new-found spare time, whether they matter anymore’.
Continue Reading...
Knowing that you ‘matter’ is important at any stage of life, but at retirement, some of the things that have given you a sense that you matter—particularly your job—are gone. On things that matter, one Swiss research paper concluded: ‘Mattering implies that people are not only connected to others, but that they feel that they are important to others.’
Continue Reading...
So, what’s in the news about retirement finances? I’m developing the habit of every now and again checking out what’s happening in that area. I Googled ‘retirement finances news’ to see the latest findings and share some of what I’ve found. Here are 5 things I learned online that could be helpful as you look at your finances for retirement.
Continue Reading...
