Retirement Planning

Paying for College: Free College Programs for High School Students

Thomas Lembong Mar 12, 2026 10 views

The landscape of higher education affordability is undergoing a significant, yet often underutilized, transformation, with school districts and state legislators across the United States actively...

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Aging Well in a World of Avocado Toast & Insta-Everything

Thomas Lembong Mar 12, 2026 10 views

Aging well transcends mere physical upkeep; it is a holistic pursuit encompassing mental acuity, emotional resilience, and continuous engagement with life, as highlighted by Juanita...

Retirement Planning

Ready, Set & Connect: Navigating Your Next Chapter Through Virtual Engagement

Thomas Lembong Mar 12, 2026 9 views

In an era where physical proximity is often constrained, the art of connection has emerged as a pivotal skill for individuals navigating significant life transitions....

Retirement Planning

Screen Time: How to Make the Most of Yours

Thomas Lembong Mar 11, 2026 10 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...

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Put the Bounce Back in Your Retirement

Thomas Lembong Mar 11, 2026 9 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...

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Retiring? Congratulations! You’ve Got Seniority!

Thomas Lembong Mar 11, 2026 6 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 9 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...

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Tiny Habits That Deliver Big Changes

Thomas Lembong Mar 10, 2026 9 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,...

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Three Cheers for Better (and More Affordable!) Hearing

Thomas Lembong Mar 10, 2026 10 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 11 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...