By Jan Cullinane
Are there unique factors to consider if you’re a single retiree? The
answer is yes. Even if you’re part of a couple now, remember that divorce, death, or the break-up with a significant other can change your status.
Since women live an average of seven years longer than men, if you’re female your […]

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By Jan Cullinane
Retirement (n): removal or withdrawal from service, office, or business; withdrawal into privacy or seclusion.
WRONG! With apologies to Webster’s Dictionary, this is no longer your father’s (or mother’s) retirement. Today’s retirees, and those approaching retirement, differ from their parents in a number of important ways.
Baby boomers (those born between 1946 […]

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By Jan Cullinane
Let’s assume you’re among the 50% of Boomers who say they are considering relocating after they retire. Of course, there really is no perfect place, but there are likely many locations that will mesh with your priorities.
Remember, too, that moving doesn’t have to be a permanent decision – you may […]

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By Jan Cullinane
How do you make your money last as long as you do?
Ah, if it were only as easy as throwing out a number – actually, about $10 million would probably do nicely. But, since most of us won’t be in the position to have that kind of nest egg, how do […]

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By Jan Cullinane
Will you work after leaving your primary career? If the answer is yes, you will be in good company – an AARP survey reports that 80% of boomers plan to work full or part time after retirement. Finances are the biggest reason, but over one-third of those surveyed cited enjoyment of work […]

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