Figuring it out

Planning for retirement can mean different things to different people.  The word “retirement” may cause some to keep working indefinitely while others may be counting down the years/months/days.  I believe it’s important to think about what you will do in retirement...

Coach K advice

Coach Krzyzewski spent 42 years as head coach at Duke University men’s basketball team.  Upon retiring earlier this year, he had some decisions to make.  Where does he go, what does he do?  After spending four decades at a single employer and collecting 13 final four...

Next Chapter

What are you retiring to one day?  As you vacation this month or next and are away from work and a full calendar, think about this question.  Talk to your spouse or significant other about what’s possible, what’s on their mind?  What exactly are you both working...

Test drive

Mentioned in our prior blog post, why not test drive a mini retirement before the real one arrives?  I believe the key to a successful long-term retirement is taking a break or reducing hours before it’s necessary.  This may be easier for some professionals based on...

Future of Retirement

Traditional retirement definitions have been eroding for years.  People are working longer today, both by choice and necessity.  Some trends are changing while others remain the same.  How might this impact how you define retirement? What’s changing Most pension plans...

Head Start

Here’s one step to take now to get a financial head start on the new year!  Create a balance sheet that tallies everything you own and all that you owe.  Paper and pencil work well, however I’ve found digital copies more valuable.  The value of a balance sheet is to...