The Humans vs Retirement Blog

There’s a strange moment that happens a few months after you leave work. Someone asks, “Are you enjoying retirement?” And you say the line you’ve rehearsed since Day One: “Yeah, it’s great! Loving the freedom.” But inside? There’s a tiny voice whispering something you’d never dare say in polite company: “God… I actually miss bits of it.” You don’t miss the late nights, the office politics, or Brenda from HR.But you miss things you didn’t realise were holding your life togethe

Retirement is often pitched as the ultimate all-you-can-eat buffet. Travel here, try that, learn this, join them. Do more, see more, be...

We humans are no strangers to change. We have adapted and evolved through ice ages, plagues, wars, revolutions, and the invention of...

There’s a chapter in life that rarely gets the attention it deserves. It’s not midlife. It’s not old age. It’s the blurry, emotionally charged, identity-shifting zone that sits five years before and five years after retirement. I call it The Fragile Decade. This is the decade where everything is up for grabs… purpose, routine, identity, relationships, health, and, yes, money.

Why the Next 3–5 Years Will Reshape Everything You Thought You Knew About Work, Purpose, and What Comes Next Forget flying cars. Forget...

Let’s play a little game. Imagine you're packing for the most epic trip of your life. You've got your passport, your insurance, your...

Let’s talk golf and retirement. Imagine showing up to the course with just a putter in your bag. It might be the most used club in your...

You’d think that when you finally retire, close the laptop, clear out your desk, and wave goodbye to the Monday morning meetings life...

Hello everyone, Have you been watching the markets lately? If you have, why? … have I not told you before to stop looking at them! All...

For years, we've been bombarded with the idea that a 100-year life is inevitable.   Financial advisors, wellness gurus, and corporate...

There’s a moment in life when we all start to realise a simple but brutal truth: money is replaceable, but time is not.

The Happiness of Spending: Things vs. Experiences   As you step into retirement, your hard-earned savings should be used in ways that...

Retirement should be the best chapter of your life! Of course, you know that…   It’s your time to step back from the hustle, relish the...

For centuries, Father Christmas has been a symbol of generosity, joy, and a little bit of magic. But what if Santa decided to retire? The...

In retirement, the currency of your life shifts dramatically. Time, not money, becomes your most valuable asset. While financial security...

Life is often likened to a garden. In the first half of life, our younger selves focus on planting—seeds of opportunity, relationships,...

In recent years, there has been growing conversation about planning for retirement up to age 100, driven by increasing life expectancies....

Retirement is a time that many of us dream of – a phase filled with possibilities, freedom, and relaxation after decades of hard work....

Your retirement will mark a significant life transition, a time when you will seek to understand the deeper "why" behind your life. It's...

Retirement is often seen as a time of freedom, relaxation, and the chance to finally enjoy life without the pressures of a 9-to-5...