(OK, it’s been about 3 months since the last comment. Guess I should beg for at least one…) This is just a snap shot of the notable retirement trends in the last few months of Retirement Year #1- since Post #48 dated July 11- life events and considerations for where being retired changes how one Continue reading
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#48 – First Six Months of Retirement, Thoughts
Hey, almost to milestone post #50…….haven’t had a comment in at least a month, but the posts will keep on coming. The six month mark seemed to be a good time to make an initial assessment of this retired life. Overall, I approve! Certainly not missing being part of the full time workforce, and very Continue reading
#36 – Anybody Up for a Trip?
So I’m looking out my home office window at five inches of snow we got last night, even though yesterday afternoon temperatures were in the 60s and it was nice enough to play golf. The snow, with a cloudless blue sky background, is beautiful, but it’s time we move onto some good Spring weather. I Continue reading
#10 – Travel
OK, need to move away from financial subjects briefly and onto travel during retirement. Clearly one of my priorities throughout life, and I’m hoping to make it a higher priority upon retirement. It holds a prominent position in the retirement budget. At the same time, I’m keeping in mind that I only have XX years Continue reading