Retirement Planning

Becoming Who You Truly Are in Retirement

Thomas Lembong Aug 1, 2026 7 views

Retirement, often heralded as a period of liberation and a well-deserved respite after decades of professional endeavor, presents a unique set of challenges that extend...

Retirement Planning

Buddy Up for Success

Thomas Lembong Aug 1, 2026 7 views

The lingering effects of the global pandemic, coupled with the inherent challenges of navigating significant life transitions, have left many individuals grappling with diminished motivation...

Retirement Planning

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

Thomas Lembong Jul 31, 2026 12 views

The pursuit of well-being in later life is a multifaceted endeavor, extending far beyond the conventional focus on physical health. While a balanced diet and...

Retirement Planning

What Are You Saying to Yourself?

Thomas Lembong Jul 31, 2026 7 views

The transition into retirement, while often anticipated with a sense of liberation and expanded personal freedom, presents a unique set of psychological challenges that can...

Retirement Planning

What is Your Retirement Really For?

Thomas Lembong Jul 31, 2026 10 views

Rick Woolworth, a former Wall Street titan who amassed considerable wealth, found himself at a crossroads typically envisioned as a pinnacle of achievement—retirement. Yet, instead...

Retirement Planning

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

Thomas Lembong Jul 31, 2026 6 views

Years ago, a writer friend shared an observation that has since resonated deeply with many in the professional world: "When you’re self-employed, you never really...

Retirement Planning

Ready, Set & Connect: Navigating Life’s Transitions Through Purposeful Engagement

Thomas Lembong Jul 30, 2026 13 views

In an era defined by rapid change and an increasing emphasis on personal fulfillment, the ability to forge meaningful connections has emerged as a critical...

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

Thomas Lembong Jul 30, 2026 6 views

By Bev Bachel The transition into retirement, long anticipated by many, is increasingly being viewed not as an endpoint, but as a vibrant new beginning,...

Retirement Planning

Aging with Gusto: Cultivating a Positive Mindset to Live Longer and Better

Thomas Lembong Jul 30, 2026 7 views

Societal narratives often cast aging in a negative light, emphasizing decline and loss while championing youth. This pervasive cultural bias, however, stands in stark contrast...

Retirement Planning

A Diagnosis Leads to a Retirement Course Correction

Thomas Lembong Jul 30, 2026 6 views

Two years ago, Allison Pearson and her husband Scott were meticulously planning their retirement. Their vision was a tapestry woven with threads of travel, community...