It happened quickly. At first, her voice became hoarse, and they couldn’t figure out why. Two short years later, she was dead. She had been one of the most energetic […]
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Category: Retirement
Some Fascinating Retirement Statistics…
Call me a nerd, but I love studying retirement statistics (for the record, I prefer to consider myself curious). When something as dramatic as COVID comes along, it really makes […]
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Inside The Mind of a Reader
A blogger’s life is interesting. We spend hours writing, but feedback is rare. One of our biggest questions is what’s it REALLY like inside the mind of a reader when […]
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“You Can Do Anything You Put Your Mind To”
My first week in college was one of the most challenging weeks of my life. At the beginning of the week, I thought I would become a Doctor. By the […]
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10 Steps to Make Sure You Have Enough Money to Retire
One of the biggest worries folks have as they approach retirement is whether or not that they have enough money to retire. Since the goal of this blog is to […]
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A Tour of my Woodworking Shop
Retirement. A time to pursue your dreams. To create. To live. I’ve recently discovered a new hobby, woodworking, which has become a part of my retirement dream. I’ve been enjoying […]
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Your Bucket Strategy Questions, Answered!
Two of the most popular posts I’ve ever written are about The Bucket Strategy, and how we’re using it to fund our spending in retirement. But…you still have “Bucket Strategy […]
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I Never Thought I’d Write This, But… (AKA A New Approach to This Blog)
I struggled with whether or not I should write this post. Obviously, I’ve decided to write it. Transparency is always best. Today, a look inside my mind and how I’ve […]
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Investment Options To Protect Against Inflation
I was blown away when I read this statement by Morgan Housel (emphasis added): “Adjusted for inflation, the two stimulus packages passed in the last nine months are roughly equal to […]
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It’s Time To Get Uncomfortable
I was curious. “What’s it REALLY like to run a marathon?” In order to answer that question for myself, I decided to get uncomfortable. What I learned is applicable to […]
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