Are you ready for the second half of life? Allen Hunt believes we should be more precise and instead concentrate on preparing for the fourth quarter of our lives once we hit our sixties. It helps us focus with a heightened sense of urgency and it can inspire us to be more intentional about the things that matter most. Allen Hunt joins us from Atlan…

A lot of our day-to-day behavior comes from habits. They create useful short cuts. But while they’re efficient, many lack something important – meaning. That’s where rituals come in. From the civic and religious rituals that commemorate key milestones and special events to our morning routines, they add a valuable emotional dimension to our lives. …

Doesn’t everyone deserve a dignified retirement? Rather than fixing our retirement system, working longer is often seen as the solution to finance retirement. But for people with physically demanding jobs or people grappling with health issues or disabilities, working longer is not an option. Teresa Ghilarducci joins us to discuss her new book Work…

Are you ready to make giving back your second act? That’s the question posed by AmeriCorps Seniors. While volunteering can make a huge difference in the lives of others, it offers many benefits for you too. Atalaya Sergi joins us to discuss how AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are making a difference by redeploying their skills and experience, includi…

What will you be retiring to? Don’t just wing it. Design it. Join our next Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program starting on April 26th. There’s one spot left… _________________________ What lessons learned can you glean from a top financial advisor who’s helped many people successfully retire? Scott Hanson, of Allworth Financial, …

What are you retiring to? Don’t drift into it. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26th. __________________________ I’ve just completed my second year as a grandfather. Like anyone finishing their sophomore year, I know twice as much as I did a year ago, but still have a lot to learn. In my…

Don’t drift into your retirement. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. __________________________ Today’s Building Block: Wellness What will your life in retirement really be like? Will you flourish or languish? Our guest today is Corey Keyes, a renowned expert and author of the groundbr…

Don’t drift into your retirement. Design it. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. _____________________ Who knows more about whether or not you’re ready to retire? Your financial advisor – or you? While you’re diligently planning for your retirement and dreaming to retire happy, the retirement land…

Looking for an active retirement? Design it with others. Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26. Today’s Building Blocks: Fun and Wellness Spring is right around the corner and it’s a great time to explore new outdoor activities and re-energize your routines by trying something new. Caroline Paul’s ne…

Join us in our next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program. _________________________ Today’s Building Block: Personal Growth If you’re planning for retirement, you’re well-versed in figuring out how to balance work and life. You may be tempted to think you won’t need to worry about that once you retire. But not so fast. If you’re plannin…

Let’s delve into one of your most important and longest running relationships – your relationship with food. Like all relationships, it’s emotional. Dr. Jud Brewer joins us to discuss his new book The Hunger Habit:Why We Eat When We’re Not Hungry and How to Stop. He shares how to practice mindfulness, replace judgment with curiosity, change your ha…

You’ll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open. Starts on April 26th. Join us _________________________ Today Building Blocks: Wellness and Work Is there something you love to do that could help others? Harry King, 81, found a way to re…

You’ll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open. Starts on April 26th. Join us ______________________ Who can benefit from your life story? What do you want your children and grandchildren to remember about you? The concept of legacy is …

Early Registration for our 2nd Design Your New Life in Retirement small group program of 2024 is now open ________________________ Aging in place? Downsizing? Decluttering? Moving? These topics can give pause to those of us of a certain age. Syndicated columnist and author Marni Jameson reframes those terms with an alternative choice: rightsizing. …

Today’s Building Blocks: Lifelong Learning & Fun – Are you ready to age adventurously? If you’re making plans to travel this year, why not combine it with a learning adventure? Road Scholar is a not-for-profit organization providing educational travel programs primarily geared toward older adults with an impressive range of options to explore the w…

Today’s Building Block: Work (yes, work…) What makes transitions so hard to navigate? Herminia Ibarra, a thought leader on leadership and career development and author of Working Identity, shares her insights on creating new options as you prepare for your transition to retirement. Herminia Ibarra joins us from London. ________________________ Comm…

Feedback or suggestions for this retirement podcast? Leave a voice message here Today’s Building Block: Wellness What does an emotionally intelligent retirement look like? In this 4th edition of the Retirement Roundtable, two of our favorite previous guests, Kate Schroeder & Nick Wignall, return to discuss the questions to ask yourself now to be we…

Retirement offers a great opportunity to reset. It opens up new possibilities with resources to do what you’ve always wanted to do. But how do you approach it? Christina Wallace, author of The Portfolio Life, knows how business frameworks can be used to design the life you want. For example, you likely have a diversified financial portfolio. It’s t…

Retiring? Check our recommendations on the Best Books About Retirement ________________________ Feedback or suggestions? Leave a voicemail here ________________________ Today’s Building Block: Wellness Minding your investments for your retirement? There’s one especially smart investment you can make that will pay dividends in your retirement. Eliza…

Feedback or suggestions on this retirement podcast? We’d love to hear from you. Leave a voicemail here Welcome to a new season of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast! We’ll be delving into eight building blocks of a satisfying life in retirement this year with new conversations to help you retire smarter. In my work as a coach, I see many people get stuc…

Retiring in 2024? Don’t wait until you’re wondering Now What Do I Do? Be intentional. Design your retirement. From previous Designing Your Life coaching clients: “The process that you led me through resulted in me creating exactly the life I’ve envisioned. I am acutely aware of how I got to this point, and it is because of the Designing Your Life p…

Retiring? Check our recommendations on the Best Books About Retirement. _______________________ How can you prepare well for the transition to retirement? A retired couple chronicle their first year of retirement together in an excellent monthly column in The Wall Street Journal titled Retirement Rookies. They share the stories from Year One, with …

What’s on your reading list? Check out our interesting Books About Retirement. ________________________ Can four questions unlock the pathway to a great year for you in 2024? I’ve found these four simple questions to be powerful guides in planning clearly for the year ahead. Grab a pen, a blank sheet of paper, your favorite beverage ( but maybe not…

Planning to retire? Check Out Our Best Books About Retirement ____________________________ Retirement is one of life’s most challenging transitions. But can it be made easy? Gary Poier thinks so. He’s the author of Make Retiring Easy: How to Create the Best Retirement Life for Your Clients. He joins us to explain how. ____________________________ M…

Retirement, like many things in life, is a balancing act. There are some daunting challenges to solve and practical realities to face – and you’ll ignore them at your peril. But you don’t want them to limit your aspirations or put a damper on imagining what’s possible in this next phase of life. So, how are people thinking about retirement these da…