Retirement Planning

Screen Time: How to Make the Most of Yours

Thomas Lembong Mar 11, 2026 9 views

The pervasive integration of screens into daily life, amplified by the necessity of remote work and social distancing protocols, has fundamentally reshaped how individuals, particularly...

Retirement Planning

Put the Bounce Back in Your Retirement

Thomas Lembong Mar 11, 2026 7 views

By Bev Bachel The concept of resilience, defined by Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, as "bouncing forward" rather than merely "bouncing back" from life’s...

Retirement Planning

Retiring? Congratulations! You’ve Got Seniority!

Thomas Lembong Mar 11, 2026 5 views

The concept of retirement, once a clearly defined transition into a period of rest and cessation of professional life, is undergoing a profound transformation. Historically,...

Retirement Planning

Where to Retire? Think Livability.

Thomas Lembong Mar 11, 2026 8 views

The prospect of retirement often unlocks a profound freedom: the ability to choose where to establish one’s home, unburdened by the geographical constraints of a...

Retirement Planning

Tiny Habits That Deliver Big Changes

Thomas Lembong Mar 10, 2026 8 views

By Bev Bachel The allure of grand ambitions—saving $10,000, conquering a marathon, or decluttering an entire residence—often dominates discussions around personal growth and achievement. Yet,...

Retirement Planning

Three Cheers for Better (and More Affordable!) Hearing

Thomas Lembong Mar 10, 2026 6 views

By Bev Bachel The familiar phrases, "What did you say?", "Can you repeat that?", and "Would you mind saying that again?" are more than just...

Retirement Planning

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

Thomas Lembong Mar 10, 2026 7 views

By Bev Bachel Years ago, a writer friend shared a stark observation: self-employed individuals often don’t truly "retire" in the traditional sense. Instead, they might...

Retirement Planning

Hobbies in Retirement: How to Find One That’s Right For You

Thomas Lembong Mar 10, 2026 8 views

The transition from a structured career to retirement often presents individuals with an abundance of newfound free time. While this can be a welcome change,...

Retirement Planning

Aging with Gusto: Challenging Societal Norms to Embrace a Longer, More Fulfilling Life

Thomas Lembong Mar 9, 2026 7 views

Society’s pervasive emphasis on youth often casts a shadow over the aging process, fostering a culture that can inadvertently marginalize older adults. However, a growing...

Retirement Planning

A Diagnosis Leads to a Retirement Course Correction

Thomas Lembong Mar 9, 2026 8 views

By Bev Bachel Two years ago, Allison Pearson and her husband Scott were poised to embrace the retirement they had meticulously planned: a future filled...