Monthly Archives: February 2011

During retirement: Paying it forward


There’s nothing wrong with seeking your avocation by trying different types of work or volunteering. But you can simply enjoy “not working” for the rest of your life! You’ve earned your retirement, and you have no further obligation to society … Continue reading

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During retirement: You will change. Your plans may change too.


I’ve spent most of the last five months posting chapter excerpts of “The Military Guide”. This post starts the last of the book’s chapters. It could also mark the end of the retirement fairy tale: “And they all lived happily … Continue reading

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During retirement: where do you want to go next?


  You might have joined the military to see the world, but now you can do it all over again at your own pace. Vacation travel is expensive on a fixed schedule for short times at destination resorts. However, retirement … Continue reading

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During retirement: rebel a little


Now that you’re taking better care of yourself, it’s time to have fun with it. While you’re designing an improved lifestyle for yourself you can also get a life. It bears repeating: retirement means that you’re responsible for your own … Continue reading

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During retirement: Healthy lifestyle


Now that you’re financially independent with more control over your time, it would be a shame if this “retiree duty” ended early from negligence. One of your new goals should be to maximize your longevity! Turn that goal into a … Continue reading

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