Blueberry Fields Forever
What would you do if this was your final day on Earth? The thought came suddenly while we were in the middle of a Blueberry Field. The answer we came up with will surprise you, just like it surprised us....
A Return to Cruising – Plus the new Safety Recommendations
It's time for a Return to Cruising. Why we decided to set sail again, shortly after the cruise industry is scheduled to reopen....
How we found our Home for Retirement
We found our home for retirement on Christmas Eve morning. How we planned years in advance to choose the right community and neighborhood....
What will Matter Most at the End of Your Career?
What mattered the most at the end of my career? Cleaning out my office helped me discard what didn't matter, and focus on a few small things that did.....
The Coronavirus Retirement Lesson
A financial plan is important in retirement. I found out just how important when the Coronavirus pandemic spread across the world....
A Mortgage Mistake for Many Retirees
If you have a mortgage, you most likely have an escrow account. But having one in retirement could be a mistake. Here's why....
The Retirement Countdown. When do you begin?
Counting down the days to retirement, you can use apps, a calendar or scrawl on your bathroom mirror. But when do you start? Here's what I chose and why....