money management

Book Review: Retire Smart, Retire Happy

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…]

Inflation:Ā  The Retireeā€™s Dream Crusher

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 heā€™d taken all the right steps to secure his financial future.Ā  Heā€™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…]