In the comments on my last post, several readers asked thoughtful questions about family trusts, second marriages, and protecting assets in the event of cognitive decline. A few readers even […]
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Tag: legacy
Why I Write A “Love Letter” Every Year (and you should, too)
None of us want to die. All of us will. In preparation for that inevitability, I write an annual “Love Letter” to my wife. In the event of my passing, […]
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What I’ve Learned Writing 400 Articles About Retirement
On April 12, 2015, I published my first post. In the nine years since I’ve kept writing… and writing…and writing. I’ve published 428 articles about retirement (see my Archives page). […]
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On Your Own
As we age, it’s normal to become more empathetic toward widows and widowers. We see friends go through the struggle of losing their spouse and deal with that difficult transition […]
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Building Blocks
I’ve been thinking about building blocks recently. The thought originated when I built something a few weeks ago, and I’ve been thinking about building blocks ever since. I’ve realized a […]
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What A Difference A Day Makes
The day began like any other. As he woke from his slumber and lifted his head, he felt the weight of that hated chain hanging from his neck. He’d been […]
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10 Ways To Find Joy In Life
It was my turn to lead our monthly Retirement Mastermind meeting. I decided to challenge the members with a question. “How do you find joy in life?” The answers were […]
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Taking Stock – A Book Review
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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A Tour of our Mountain Homestead Expansion
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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Vitality, Lost
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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