“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”. This quote is a reminder that the negative effects of low-quality products can last long after the initial satisfaction of a low price.
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something
With regard to “Undecided Plans” – retirement doesn’t have to be “all or nothing” in terms of a paycheck. When my husband retired for similar reasons of time and health, he continued to work part time at a climbing gym, making his own schedule and doing something that he enjoyed. He brought in a small paycheck for eight years until the pandemic closed the gym. Now he is fully retired. “Undecided Plans” could look around for something that fits his interests and transition from fully employed to fully retired at his own pace. – Part-Time Retirement
Dear Retirement: A number of readers wrote in about how important a part-time job was in helping them transition. It provides a financial cushion and helps give days a structure, without overloading one’s schedule. Volunteering also came up as a great way of continuing to engage with people and ideas while learning what excites you in this new phase of life.
Do you lower the bar on your goals to accommodate your life and its responsibilities.
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
1) Many people are ready financially for retirement significantly before they are emotionally ready.
2) After 50 years of saving for retirement it is challenging for most to start spending down what they have saved.
3) Most of us know what we are retiring from but aren’t always sure what we are retiring to.
4) Research indicates that transitioning into retirement is more successful for those who’ve planned for it.
Each day grants you the opportunity to realign, adjust, and move in a way that honors your ambition and well-being.
You’re not behind.
You’re not failing.
You’re in motion.
And that’s enough.
Here’s to a summer filled with intentional progress, self-compassion, and sustainable success.
Real Life of an MSW 