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It’s that time of year when kids get school reports and adults receive their appraisals. So why should retirement be any different? Here’s a look at what I thought I wanted, what I believed I could deliver, and what I imagined I’d enjoy doing this year… versus REALITY. ___ Like my old school reports, the Read more
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I’ll admit it: I’m a hoarder. If there’s space in the house, I’ll fill it. Why get rid of something that might come in useful, especially when you’ve got the room to keep it? I probably come from a long line of hoarders too—rumour has it my grandfather would happily spend a fortune to collect Read more
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More rookie retirees share their stories As part of my ongoing series on transitioning into retirement, I’ve been exploring what this big life change looks and feels like from different angles. Retirement is rarely a one-size-fits-all experience — and that’s exactly what makes it so fascinating. In this next instalment of the ‘Other Voices’ thread, Read more
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Every holiday, I make myself the same promise: Don’t overeat. Don’t overdrink. Keep up the exercise.And every holiday, I break that promise. I tell myself, “You deserve a break!” and before long, I’ve slipped into late nights, lazy mornings, and just the thought of physical exercise fills me full of horror. Sound familiar? Retirement, especially Read more
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As part of my ongoing series, on transitioning into retirement, I’ve been exploring what this big life change looks and feels like. However, retirement isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience – and that’s what makes it both challenging and interesting. In this new thread – ‘Other Voices‘ – I’ll be sharing the stories of fellow “rookie retirees” Read more
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If you’ve just ‘retired’ why would you think about returning to work and giving up your new found freedom? There are lots of reasons for taking this step – some that we’ve touched on in earlier parts of this series – including: MONEY/BUDGET – Maybe you need to top up your budget or perhaps your Read more
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