Navigating the 3 Stages of Retirement

People often view retirement as just one more stage of life. But that’s not exactly the case. Retirement isn’t just one stage; it’s at least three – although all three do share something in common. Every stage of retirement requires planning. Otherwise, you could end up running out of money, or your health might take… Continue reading Navigating the 3 Stages of Retirement

The “I’m Spending It All” Retirement Plan

I watched my 96-year-old mother as she napped in the comfortable nursing home. I couldn’t help but think of how long she, as a grade school teacher, and my father, as a municipal worker, had worked, sacrificed and saved for their retirement. And now, after a combined, cumulative 90 years of working and saving, their… Continue reading The “I’m Spending It All” Retirement Plan