I Have A Simple Tip For A More Enjoyable Life… Wanna Hear It? The trick, in my mind, is a single, simple, word: Goals. Do you have any goals in/for […]
Read more
Tag: worry
Where Should I Put My Money?
I’ve got a problem. I suspect you have a problem, too. I can’t figure out: Where Should I Put My Money? Can you figure it out? Are you struggling with […]
Read more
A Life Lesson Worth Sharing
Sometimes I start writing with a particular thought in mind, only to find myself serendipitously heading in a different direction. It’s one of the things I love about writing, and […]
Read more
5 Reasons Why Retirement Is Hard
“Retirement Is Hard” “Retirement Is Hard” is the working title to a Doctorate thesis I’m currently working on. It’s a non-traditional doctorate program. First, it’s an online program. Next, it’s […]
Read more
Retirement: The First 90 Days (A True Story)
A friend of mine retired 90 days ago. You may remember him – he wrote this article last November about the steps he had taken to position himself for early retirement. […]
Read more
5 Steps To Take Within 5 Years Of Retirement
Have you entered, or are close to entering, “The Red Zone” of retirement? The 5 years prior to retirement are among the most important of your retirement planning. I’m well […]
Read more
Are We In A 15 Year Bull Market?
Have you been wincing over the stock market’s decline since the beginning of the year? Have you considered selling some stocks to avoid a potential bloodbath? What factors are you […]
Read more
5 Moves I’ve Made In Today’s Market Volatility
On Dec 31, 2015 the S&P500 Index closed at 2,045. On Jan 14, 2016, it closed at 1,890. By my math, that’s a 155 point drop, or 7.6%. In 2 […]
Read more
Will Retirement Be Depressing?
Over the past week, I’ve read several recent studies on depression in retirement. The findings are concerning. It turns out that depression in retirement is a surprisingly common problem, with […]
Read more
4 Ways To Reduce Worry In Today’s Volatile Market
A few months ago, I wrote a post entitled “What Me, Worry?”. Given the increased volatility in the past 10 days, I thought it appropriate to re-address the issue and […]
Read more