5 Books About Retirement That'll Prepare You For Your Golden Years
Rather than a list of retirement how-to and financial planning books, the list, from Kiplinger, contains a mix of fiction and non-fiction...
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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!
retirementgoat
Jun 16, 20231 min read
71-year-old father shares life lessons
Some advice worth listening to, and maybe some to pass on... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
May 11, 20231 min read
96-Year-Old Runner Who Still Races Shares Some Tips on Aging
Wow, at 96, just to be moving around easily sounds pretty good! Not much in the way of shocking revelations on aging well but some...
retirementgoat
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Eliminating Ageism and Misconceptions About Aging
Fascinating article from the Northern Kentucky Tribune listing a significant number of not just active, but over-achieving people at...
retirementgoat
Apr 2, 20231 min read
A 106-year-old from the Philippines is the oldest ever Vogue cover model
Way to go Apo... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Mar 12, 20231 min read
A new start after 60: I retired and began to follow my dreams
An uplifting personal account from someone, like many of us, who suppressed their dreams in favor of providing for their family. The...
retirementgoat
Feb 28, 20231 min read
The 90-Year-Old Man Who Still Crushes 100-Milers
Wow, this should be an inspiration to us all! A great story not only for his obvious long-distance accomplishments, but also, as this...
retirementgoat
Feb 25, 20231 min read
The stuff we stockpile to survive in Down East Maine
Came across this short article on the resiliency of residents in Bangor, Maine over the harsh winters. Retirement is also time when...
retirementgoat
Feb 19, 20231 min read
The 12-Hour Walk Challenge
On the surface, this seems a more physical challenge, but digging deeper, the challenge is presented as a more spiritual or emotional...
retirementgoat
Feb 19, 20231 min read
Gary Vaynerchuk: A 50 Second Plea to Every 50 Year Old
For everyone who does not know Gary Vee, he is an successful entrepreneur and popular motivational speaker on business. While his...
retirementgoat
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Things People Enjoy More as They Get Older
Just saying, love a nap... Not an intense read for sure, especially when more than ten percent of the things involving sleeping. -...
retirementgoat
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Philosophy Friday: 5 Stoic quotes to help you through difficult times
For anyone who wants a little more cerebral pursuit, here is a little background and wisdom from Stoic philosophers. Interestingly, in...
retirementgoat
Feb 1, 20231 min read
How to Train for L'Etape du Tour
Okay, so this is not for most of us, or even many of us. However, if you are an avid cyclist, taking on a single stage of the Tour de...
retirementgoat
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Why You Should Give Up On Your Dreams
I know, but wait a sec. While our dreams drive us throughout our lives, it seems to be a fact that the more life we have behind us, and...
retirementgoat
Jan 23, 20231 min read
9 Real Retirees Shares What It's Like to Stop Working
Spoiler Alert: mostly it seems pretty nice... - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 20, 20231 min read
26 Inspirational Books
Reading is not for everyone. Inspirational books narrows the audience further. However, given how important emotional and spiritual...
retirementgoat
Jan 19, 20231 min read
From corporate job to making tea at Dubai's Global Village
This article is from a little further afield than usual. However, I was struck by the motivation of K.P. Ummer to come out of retirement...
retirementgoat
Jan 10, 20231 min read
10 Natural Attractions Around the World That You Need to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime
I am, disappointingly, 0/10 on this list but committed to at least get to the Grand Canyon shortly with a few others on the definite...
retirementgoat
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Andrew Luck finally reveals why he walked away from the NFL
This is not a typical article about retirement planning or to-dos. However, despite the lack of similarities between a multi-millionaire...
retirementgoat
Jan 4, 20231 min read
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Most of us like to think of ourselves as wise and most of us think that we grow wiser with age. An interesting quiz on wisdom with a...
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