When most people think of retirement they imagine all the things that they want to do. They wish to volunteer, upgrade their house, and see the world. When considering retirement people dream of the things they want to say "yes" to. All of those things are wonderful, but they might be in jeopardy unless you learn to say "NO". Learning to say no in retirement is vital to preserving your time, money, and sanity. Here are the most important … [Read more...] about Learning to Say “NO” in Retirement
Adapt to Life Changes
Failed Your New Year’s Resolution Already? So Have I
I have a confession to make. Two weeks into the new year and I have already failed at my New Year's Resolution. I have yet to set foot in a gym, have late-night binged on snacks, and the only time my heart rate was over 100 was watching NFL Playoff games. Instead of being healthier and losing weight, I found some. And that's ok. A commonly referenced statistic, I'm not sure where it's from but I'm sure it's accurate, is that only 8% … [Read more...] about Failed Your New Year’s Resolution Already? So Have I
Bankruptcy 101: Not Just a Game
When I was growing up my favorite board game was Monopoly. I would beg my parents to play and they would occasionally reluctantly agree to two and a half hours of dice rolling/property buying fun. In Monopoly, bankruptcy was the end of the game, when you run out of money and properties. Real life, however, doesn't feel anything like a game. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Bankruptcy is an unfortunate situation that people find … [Read more...] about Bankruptcy 101: Not Just a Game