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One of the most persistent ideas about retirement is that it should be transformative. The stories we hear often involve

The Myth of Staying Busy

One of the most common pieces of retirement advice is to “keep busy.” Friends say it. Family members say it.

One of the more surprising aspects of retirement is how quickly confidence can begin to feel different. This is not

For much of our lives, goals provide direction. They help us make decisions, focus our energy, and measure progress. We

There’s a pattern I’ve noticed in how people talk about retirement. Ask about the finances and most people can speak

Many people assume they’ll be good at retirement because they’ve been successful throughout their careers. After all, they’ve spent decades