2,726 miles. In a hurry. With a 2-year-old. This is going to be fun. Cannonball Run If you’re a Baby Boomer, you most likely remember the 1981 Burt Reynold’s hit Cannonball […]
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Category: Retirement
The 6 Most Common Retirement Mistakes
I enjoy reading studies to see what we can learn, especially when they focus on the most common retirement mistakes. What regrets do other retirees have, and what can we […]
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Growing Young – A Book Review
If there were a fountain of youth, would you drink from it? If you knew the secrets to “Growing Young” as you age, would you share them? I’ve learned some […]
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“Alexa, How Can I Get Rich?”
Many people have likely asked, “How Can I Get Rich?”, but how many of them have asked Alexa? I did exactly that recently, and her answer blew me away. Turns […]
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Re-Entry
When astronauts return from earth’s orbit to the constraints of our planet’s atmosphere, they face a fascinating re-entry. After surviving that intense moment of re-entering the atmosphere, they must learn […]
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How To RV In Retirement
When we were planning our post-work lifestyle, we decided we’d like to RV in retirement. We’re not alone, RV travel is a common strategy for many folks as they plan […]
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The Great Escape
On July 30th, my wife and I are breaking out. We’re leaving town, and we’re taking the four dogs with us. The Great Escape. Goodbye, Georgia heat. Hello, Northern Michigan! […]
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The Treehouse Writing Studio
Ever since roaming the woods of Michigan as a rambunctious child, I’ve dreamed of having a treehouse. I tried to build one when I was 10 years old, but the […]
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Ants vs. Grasshoppers
What, you may ask, does Ants vs. Grasshoppers have to do with retirement? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Stay tuned as we study a metaphor that applies to […]
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5 Milestones You Must Reach Before You Retire
Figuring out if you’re ready for retirement is a difficult challenge. If you’re wondering where you stand, compare your progress against these 5 milestones you must reach before you retire. […]
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