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"Yes" and "No": The Two Most Powerful Words for a Fulfilling Retirement
As you transition into retirement, you'll find that two words will significantly shape this crucial phase of life: "yes" and "no." These...
Apr 22, 20243 min read


The Game of Unpredictability: Navigating Golf Greens and Retirement Dreams
It's the week of The Masters, the most iconic golf tournament in the world and something I look forward watching unfold every year. In...
Apr 10, 20242 min read


The Psychological Journey From Saving to Spending & How to Make a Successful Transition
Here is a version of a question that I hear all the time… "How do I switch 180 degrees in a short space of time to become a spender not a...
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Embracing Uncertainty: The Essential Ingredient in Your Retirement Plan
When it comes to your retirement plans, you will often hear about the importance of precision: saving enough, investing wisely,...
Mar 27, 20243 min read


How to Write Your Retirement Movie Script
Retirement marks a significant milestone in one's life, a time to reflect on past achievements and embrace new adventures. It's a period...
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Four Key Factors That Will Influence Your Happiness in Retirement
Navigating your retirement will bring its own unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining your happiness and...
Mar 14, 20243 min read


How Evolving Spending Trends Should Positively Shape Your Retirement
Let's Set The Scene When Pension Freedom was introduced in the UK in 2015, politicians and industry commentators feared that retirees...
Mar 6, 20245 min read


How Relevance Deprivation Syndrome Could Impact Your Retirement
As you embark on your retirement journey, you may envision a period of relaxation and freedom. However, this transition can also bring...
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Transform Your Retirement With William Bridges' Life Transitions Strategies
Life transitions are an inevitable part of human experience, and understanding how to navigate these changes is crucial for our...
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Do You Know How You Are Going to Spend Your Time in Retirement?
"TIME IS WHAT WE WANT MOST, BUT WHAT WE USE WORST" - WILLIAM PENN In today’s blog I will look at why it is important to have a time plan...
Feb 14, 20243 min read


3 Ways to Know When You Are Ready to Retire
There’s a pretty good chance that your parents and grandparents retired just because they turned 65. Today’s retirement is a bit more...
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Kanreki - The Japanese Concept of 'Life Starts Again at 60'
Retirement marks a significant milestone in life, an era for relaxation, self-discovery, and exploring new horizons. In the Western...
Jan 31, 20245 min read


The 5 Phases of Living a Rapturous Retirement
The second half of life is not just a continuation of the first; it's an opportunity for transformation, new adventures, and deepening...
Jan 24, 20242 min read


The Human Quirk: Why Relative Success Often Trumps Absolute Achievement
In the grand theatre of human aspirations, the pursuit of success is not always tethered to absolutes. We're driven by the comparative...
Jan 18, 20243 min read


7 Reasons Why Working Should Be Part of Your Retirement Plan
Are you ready to swap your office chair for a rocking chair? Hold that thought! Before you dive into the world of endless holidays and...
Jan 11, 20242 min read


The 7 Key Lessons 'Blue Zones' Can Teach Us About a Happy & Healthy Retirement
Your retirement isn't just about bidding farewell to your job; it's about embracing a new chapter of your life, filled with potential for...
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Five Inspiring Role Models Every Retiree Should Follow
Retirement is not just a phase of rest; it's a new chapter brimming with possibilities. Whether you've recently retired or are planning...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Give Your Money Away With A Warm Heart, Not A Cold Hand!
The Art of Giving: A Lifetime Endeavour For many, the concept of wealth distribution is often considered posthumously, as part of a will...
Dec 6, 20233 min read


"Die with Zero" - Maximising Life's Value!
Retirement planning often centres around the idea of saving and accumulating wealth to ensure comfort and security in our later years....
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Understanding the Deep-Seated Fear of Running Out of Money and Its Impact on Retirement
Financial security is a cornerstone of a fulfilling retirement. Yet, for many, these golden years are overshadowed by a persistent fear...
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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