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Retirement – a Time to Fulfill Your Dreams

Posted on March 23, 2022May 13, 2022 by Kimberly Anne

At this point in life, maybe you have fulfilled all the dreams you had in your lifetime and are taking your retirement to relax. And rest. And travel. Visit the grandkids. That’s great!

But what if you have unfulfilled dreams? Maybe you have always wanted to get a Masters’s degree. Or is your heart longing to own a cabin in the woods? Are you still wanting to visit every continent? Or maybe every country? It is time to fulfill those dreams.

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Inheriting Money After Retirement

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 by Kimberly Anne

Suddenly, you find out, after your grandmother died at age 102, she left $300,000 to you, her only grandchild. You did not know that was coming. Let’s assume you have already figured out your retirement plans and you’ve retired, knowing that you had sufficient money to live comfortably for 30 years if needed. Plus, you have allowed for extra traveling.

Instantaneously, your life has changed. You can buy a bigger house, a fancy car, or that huge motor home you had wanted but decided it’s too expensive for your budget. What shall you do? The first thing you need to do is calm down and look at all your options.

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Are you in a Retirement Rut? 83 Ways to Break Out

Posted on August 18, 2021August 17, 2021 by Kimberly Anne

Are you in a retirement rut? Enjoy the beach

Are you in a retirement rut? Now that you are a retired, empty-nester, are you stuck in a rut doing the same things every week? Mondays are for doctor appointments, Tuesdays are for groceries and other shopping. Wednesday is for taking care of your grandchildren. Thursday is for cleaning the house. Friday is volunteer day. And every day, you start the same way with exercising, showering, getting dressed, and putting on your makeup. All dressed up and nothing to do?

If you are someone who follows the same predictable schedule each week, maybe it’s time to remind yourself that you have looked forward to retiring for years. Instead of being bored out of your mind, maybe you should start having fun. Maybe now is the time for you to break out of that rut.

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Retirement Plan Gone Awry

Posted on July 7, 2021April 28, 2023 by Kimberly Anne

When a retirement plan goes wrong goes awry

Before I retired I was planning for my retirement. It seemed like the thing to do. It seemed the smartest thing to do.

I told my daughter on a Saturday that I planned to work another year or two and then retire from my part-time job. So that meant I would have worked for my current employer for about two years. For the most part, I really enjoyed my job. It was flexible, and the work was work I’d been doing for over 20 years, so it was not difficult or stressful. My retirement plan seemed like a good plan for both my husband and me.

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7 Great Things About Being 60+

Posted on February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 by Kimberly Anne

My daughter recently turned 40. When I was forty I felt young. Life was busy, mainly because of my children’s activities, since they were 12 and 15. I made a point of attending every sporting event they were involved in, if possible. My daughter at 40 is living a different life with three children ages 3 through 8. In addition, she is living it through homeschooling, Covid-19 lockdowns, and masks. However, I am in my 60’s and life is so different. I am including a list of 7 great things about being 60+.

By the time I turned 50 my children were out of our house. We became empty-nesters, something I have learned to love. At that time I was convinced that living into my 70’s would be sufficient for me. I would have enjoyed a long and happy life.

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