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Creating a Vision – What is Your Current Picture?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD5raZ28n9A So where do you start in planning for retirement? I suggest you start by taking time to consider and visualize what retirement currently means...

How to Be a Successful Retiree / Strategies for Retiring Right! Course

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfCYAbIJuS8 So you’re thinking about retirement! Sitting at your desk or standing by your machine, you picture waking up in the morning when you’re ready,...

Retirement Planning: How Much Will I Need? Part 2

Government Benefits As part of your financial plan, take a close look at what you might receive from government pensions. Feel free to call the...

Where Will I Live? Part 2: Making a Move

Give yourself the opportunity to review all factors of your move before taking the leap. As you do your research, think about the aspects of...

Where Will I Live? Part 1: The Financial Questions

Considering where you will spend your time is every bit as important as considering how you will spend your time. Many retirees hope their current...

Exploring Volunteering Options

Working as a volunteer provides many benefits, including added structure, opportunities to meet new people, and personal fulfillment. Volunteering also gives us opportunities to develop...

Volunteering Your Time

My daughter recently commented—complained a bit—that I am never at home these days. She’s right! Since becoming involved in the Showcase [charity event], I am...

Retirement Planning: How Much Will I Need? Part 3 and 4

Part 3: Company Pension Plans and Benefits Now it’s time to review your company pension plan and benefits. Company plans are as varied as the...

Retirement Planning: How Much Will I Need? Part 1

How much money do you need to retire comfortably? Is it $250,000?  $500,000?  $1 million or more? What is a realistic amount based on your current and...