Retirement Planning

Make the Most of Your Time in Retirement

Thomas Lembong Aug 21, 2026 54 views

The passage of time, once an abstract concept for many during their younger years, has become a focal point of profound reflection and strategic planning...

Retirement Planning

Paying for College: Free College Programs for High School Students

Thomas Lembong Aug 20, 2026 49 views

A growing number of school districts and state legislatures across the United States are implementing programs that allow high school students to earn free college...

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Three Cheers for Better (and More Affordable!) Hearing

Thomas Lembong Aug 20, 2026 55 views

The landscape of hearing healthcare is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by legislative changes and rapid technological advancements, making solutions for hearing loss more accessible...

Retirement Planning

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

Thomas Lembong Aug 20, 2026 51 views

The transition into retirement, often meticulously planned financially, can leave individuals feeling surprisingly adrift, grappling with a profound question that extends far beyond their investment...

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Becoming Who You Truly Are in Retirement

Thomas Lembong Aug 19, 2026 60 views

The transition into retirement, often heralded as a period of unfettered freedom and a well-deserved respite from decades of professional exertion, is increasingly being recognized...

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What Are You Saying to Yourself?

Thomas Lembong Aug 15, 2026 39 views

The transition into retirement, while often heralded for its promise of newfound freedom, presents a significant shift in an individual’s daily experience, particularly concerning the...

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What is Your Retirement Really For?

Thomas Lembong Aug 15, 2026 48 views

The traditional image of retirement—a leisurely escape filled with golf courses and exotic travels—is increasingly being challenged by a more profound question: what is the...

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The Two-Letter Word that Can Save Your Retirement

Thomas Lembong Aug 12, 2026 44 views

The transition into retirement, often envisioned as a period of newfound freedom and fulfilling pursuits, can paradoxically become a landscape of unmet expectations and burgeoning...

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Five Lessons from an Expat on Retiring Outside the US

Thomas Lembong Aug 11, 2026 45 views

The growing trend of Americans seeking retirement abroad is reshaping perceptions of aging, community, and personal growth, as exemplified by the experiences of Anne Nicolai,...

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

Thomas Lembong Aug 11, 2026 48 views

Years ago, a writer friend offered a pragmatic, if somewhat stark, perspective on self-employment: "You never really retire," they said, "you just wake up one...