Retirement Planning

Paying for College: Free College Programs for High School Students

Thomas Lembong Aug 28, 2026 3 views

The landscape of higher education affordability is undergoing a significant transformation, with school districts and state legislatures nationwide increasingly offering high school students the opportunity...

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Three Cheers for Better (and More Affordable!) Hearing

Thomas Lembong Aug 27, 2026 4 views

By Bev Bachel The familiar, often frustrating, phrases—"What did you say?", "Can you repeat that?", "Would you mind saying that again?"—are becoming less of a...

Retirement Planning

The Key Decision Your Financial Advisor Isn’t Telling You About

Thomas Lembong Aug 27, 2026 7 views

Retirement, a milestone often anticipated with a mixture of relief and excitement, can unexpectedly present a profound existential challenge, even for those who have meticulously...

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Becoming Who You Truly Are in Retirement

Thomas Lembong Aug 27, 2026 7 views

Retirement, often heralded as a period of liberation, abundance of time, and a well-deserved respite from decades of professional exertion, may present a more profound...

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Ready, Set & Connect: Navigating Life’s Transitions Through Intentional Networking

Thomas Lembong Aug 26, 2026 4 views

In an era marked by profound personal and professional transitions, the ability to forge meaningful connections has emerged as a critical skill for individuals navigating...

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Screen Time: How to Make the Most of Yours

Thomas Lembong Aug 26, 2026 7 views

The digital age, amplified by recent global shifts, has irrevocably altered how individuals of all ages engage with their work, social lives, and leisure activities....

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Put the Bounce Back in Your Retirement

Thomas Lembong Aug 25, 2026 7 views

By Bev Bachel Resilience, defined by Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, as the ability to "bounce forward" rather than simply "bounce back" from life’s...

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Where to Retire? Think Livability.

Thomas Lembong Aug 25, 2026 5 views

The quest for the ideal retirement destination is a journey many Americans embark on, a transition marked by newfound freedom and the opportunity to redefine...

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Tiny Habits That Deliver Big Changes

Thomas Lembong Aug 25, 2026 7 views

By Bev Bachel The ambition to save $10,000, run a marathon, or declutter an entire house often overshadows more manageable pathways to personal improvement. However,...

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Semi-retirement: One Way to Engage in More Meaningful Work

Thomas Lembong Aug 25, 2026 8 views

Years ago, a writer friend told me that when you’re self-employed you never really retire, you just wake up one day and realize all your...