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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!
People Share Their Wholesome Secrets
Always nice to hear some positive stories, in this case, from UpWorthy. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Jan 2, 20231 min read
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"ROAR" into the Second Half of Your Life - Author Offers a New Take
Interesting approach to discovering your passion and finding meaning later in your life. - RetirementGoat
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Jan 1, 20231 min read
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I did the English leg of the Camino de Santiago - starting in Reading
This is an old(e) English pilgrammage route that is a manageable multi-day hike for either religious, cultural or personal reasons. Great...
retirementgoat
Jan 1, 20231 min read
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55+ Ways to Say Goodbye to Your Colleagues When You Retire
Some of us have our own goodbyes planned well in advance. For most of us, a few ideas never hurt. - RetirementGoast
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Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Michelle Yeoh, 60, Says 'Older Women" Can Still Have 'Crazy Adventures'
Encouraging words from Michelle Yeoh on aging and enduring capability. Encouraging for women, as well as anyone else, that likes to see...
retirementgoat
Dec 26, 20221 min read
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St. John's senior completes 9,600 km 'trans-continental odyssey
Here is a piece on the capability of older adventurers to complete truly inspiring accomplishments. I find it provides me with hope that...
retirementgoat
Dec 24, 20221 min read
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The Kungsleden (King's Trail): Sweden
This trail hike is on my personal bucket list but because of the beauty, opportunity to include other Swedish sites on the trip as well...
retirementgoat
Dec 20, 20221 min read
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Designer Norma Kamali is 77 and just signed a new long-term office lease
Here is an inspirational story from Fast Company of someone well into their 70s that still seems to be going strong in an industry...
retirementgoat
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Double Dating: Two Takes on Dating in Retirement
A couple of articles, one, more scholarly from The Atlantic, as well as a personal, and inspirational account of finding love later in...
retirementgoat
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Seize the day? Here's what people get wrong about "carpe diem"
A little bit of cerebral exercise and philosophy for the day. A worthwhile concept to consider for all of us that imagine a long runway...
retirementgoat
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Goat Yoga: Absolutely, Yes!
This is a definite! It combines the yoga that I know that I need.....with goats! Shoutout to ROSE Therapeutic Farm & Goat Yoga in...
retirementgoat
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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Man, 100, works out at the gym every day
Good advice and inspiration in one quick read. - RetirementGoat
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Dec 13, 20221 min read
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A new start after 60: 'I met the love of my life'
Here is a story about the possibilities of finding love later in life. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 9, 20221 min read
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A 67-year-old who unretired shares the biggest retirement challenge...
This is a thoughtful reflection on one person's experience and the challenge of finding meaning in retirement. It explores the concept of...
retirementgoat
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Things People Enjoyed with Age
Some quick thoughts on one of the positive aspects of ageing, finding joy in things that you never had time or perspective to appreciate....
retirementgoat
Dec 7, 20221 min read
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Everything you need to know before booking your first African safari
I find the picture of the big cat above both awe-inspiring and a little frightening. Great article from the National Geographic if you...
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Fitness Tips From a 55-Year-Old Athlete
Part fitness advice and part inspiration. This older athlete has a refreshingly simple and positive message touting incrementalism rather...
retirementgoat
Dec 4, 20221 min read
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Age is no barrier: meet the top oldest athletes
Great article from The Guardian on some really special athletes competing well past the age anyone expects them to! - RetirementGoat...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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TED Talk: What we can learn from people that succeed later in life
Another fascinating TED Talk about success later in life, with some of the contributors to that success are, right down to a mathematical...
retirementgoat
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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Learning Guitar Later in Life
Learning an instrument is possible at any age. The benefits are numerous, and costs are often very low with the added advantage of both...
retirementgoat
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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