Giving Back Johnnie Golden; Retiree Helps Middle-Schoolers Achieve Army Veteran Recalls What It Was like to Need Someone to Talk ToByline: Nancy Winckler-Zuniga For three years, Johnnie Golden has made his way through the...WincklerZuniga, Nancy...
Retirement is such a wonderful moment in someone’s life. They’ve given so much to a company or career, and now it’s time for them to take things easy, relax, or embark on a new adventure. To share your excitement and joy for the retiree, here are some great ways to say “Congr...
Speak with your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor about what kind of retiree you want to be, so that they can help you assess the health of your retirement plan and recommend strategies best suited for you. Is the amount I’m saving and investing on pace to equal the money I’ll need for...
Think flexibility, autonomy, and the freedom to craft your ideal work-life balance. When you’re self-employed, you have complete freedom over the type of projects you take on, the companies you work with, and the schedule you set. But as a retiree, you likely don’t want this period ...
While “Master Gardener” is a formal title that is bestowed on people who’ve completed extensive training in the sciences and art of gardening, here the term refers to a certain kind of retiree who spends as much time as possible in their garden. Master Gardeners take up their hobby with...
Welcome to What's on Watson's. Will there ever be: A RIGHT time to retire? A RIGHT time to rejuvenate and do the things we want? A RIGHT time to explore and be inspired? A RIGHT time to be a retiree enjoying travel? We realised there is no exact RIGHT time. But the RIGHT time...
Shopify’s research found that those pursuing FIRE were more likely to find work enjoyable and say that work gives their life purpose. Sixty-one percent of this group reported being satisfied with their careers (versus 40% among the non-FIRE set), and 51% said they’d work even if they ...
you can sell your properties anytime you want, but that doesn’t mean you’ll immediately find a buyer. Even if you do quickly find a buyer, the process can take weeks or months. As a retiree, you’ll need to think actively about liquidity, and real estate isn’t always a good hold...
If you're a retiree—or will be one soon—start the planning process as soon as you can. Obtaining a retirement visa can be a good way to explore and experience a country long enough to know whether it’s a place where you would like to settle down permanently....
Even though our hypothetical pre-retiree has a higher-than-average income and retirement savings, the calculation shows that they are on track to replace only about 64% of their pre-retirement income, a good deal less than the 75% replacement rate they were aiming for. That means they'll h...