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Book Review: Retire Smart, Retire Happy

March 27, 2017 by Linda Vaughn
Matterhorn--Italian Swiss Alps

Want to retire smart and happy? Ā Me too. I retired on a Thursday. Ā On Friday, I left for a two-year travel adventure.Ā  It was a heady time.Ā  A time I spent years preparing for financially. But once it was over, it was really over. I needed something that would sustain me here at home. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: Boomer encore, Boomer money management., boomer reinvention, Boomer retirement, money management, retirement

Inflation:Ā  The Retiree’s Dream Crusher

September 14, 2016 by Linda Vaughn
Author's dad standing on white sandy beach with colorful sailboat parked on sand in background.

  My dad retired at 56.Ā  Most would say that he’d taken all the right steps to secure his financial future.Ā  He’d made a habit of spending less than he earned, owned a beautiful home outright, and had his money in nice ā€œsafeā€ vehicles, like Certificates of Deposit (CDs), money market accounts, and annuities.Ā  His … [Read more…]

Posted in: Don't Outlive Your Money Series Tagged: inflation, investing, money management, retirement

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