What will be the impact of AI on retirement? That’s a bigger question than any of us can answer, but it’s worth thinking about. I’ve been watching the developments of […]
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We all have blind spots. For those who are planning on retiring in the next few years, retirement blind spots can be dangerous. Wouldn’t it be helpful… …If we could […]
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In January, I started a Retirement Mastermind group in the mountain town I call home. Today, I’m sharing the story of how the group came to be and, more importantly, […]
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It’s hard to spend money. I made a spending decision for my 60th birthday. Big news, right? Not normally, but for some reason I had a difficult time with what […]
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If given the opportunity, what could you learn from those on their deathbeds? It seems a morbid topic, but I encourage you to take a moment to overcome your initial […]
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In November I announced that we were Expanding Our Mountain Homestead with the purchase of an additional 4 acres of land and the construction of a new barn in honor […]
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Running fast to slow down. It seems an oxymoron, but it’s a reality that many of us face at various seasons in our life. Seasons such as… …cramming for Final […]
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John is an intelligent man. When my Dad died exactly one year ago today, not only did I lose my father… …but John also lost his best friend. After teaching […]
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I always knew the time would come for me to learn how to build a bond ladder. That day has arrived. Today, a step-by-step tutorial on how (and why) to […]
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I’ve been retired for more than 4 years, and I’ve learned some secrets along the way. Most importantly, I’ve learned what it feels like to enjoy a great retirement. I […]
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He called it a “cheap gimmick,” so I challenged him to a duel. Strap in, folks, we’ve got a doozie today… It’s always good when two people with strong opinions […]
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I just created a free new tool for you to kick off the New Year and today I’m sharing it with you, along with screenshots and detailed instructions on how […]
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An annual tradition continues with today’s sharing of the Top 10 posts of 2022. Here’s your chance to catch any of the most popular posts you missed during the previous […]
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“Were you nervous before you retired?” I was recently asked that question, and it brought back a flood of memories from my “near-retirement” days. I suspect most of us were […]
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She’s been a part of my life for 38 years, but the time has come to say goodbye. With a dedicated line on my Net Worth statement since 1985, it’s […]
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The bear has come out of the woods. The question is: were you prepared? We implemented the bucket strategy as our defense when I retired 4 years ago, and this […]
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According to Goodreads, I’ve read 70 books in recent years, including 18 on the topic of retirement planning. The photo above is the shelf in my writing studio where I […]
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Sometimes the “Why” is more important than the “What”. This is one of those times. I wish you could have known my Dad. He was an amazing man. He taught […]
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For the final 9 years of my career, I was paid to negotiate. It feels strange saying this, but the fact is that I was a professional negotiator. I negotiated […]
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Were those three guys successful in their 1962 escape from Alcatraz, or did they die trying? Hold that thought… I’ve been in a unique position through the global pandemic of […]
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