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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!
The Case for Hiring Older Workers
Nice Article from Harvard Business Review that manages not to imply that all older workers are either senile or out-of-touch, or both. ...
retirementgoat
Jan 12, 20231 min read
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15 Signs Your Employer Wants You To Retire
I'm sure that there is an SNL skit here somewhere but not funny when you are the object of the push. Some worthwhile points, and...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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30 New and Unusual Hobbies to Try in Retirement
Articles posted from the aptly named Enjoy Retirement Life website. A number of more eclectic hobbies (amigurami anyone?) but a lot of...
retirementgoat
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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How to Unretire
Lots of folks enjoy the "honeymoon" phase of retirement and then decide to go back to work, either full-time, part-time, occasional etc....
retirementgoat
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Franchising
This is a quick overview from SmartAsset on franchising. There are lots of articles available on franchising as a retirement alternative....
retirementgoat
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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25 Work From Home Jobs With Benefits
Work-from-home jobs are becoming more and more common and work great for millennials as a side-hustle, but equally so for retirees (or...
retirementgoat
Dec 31, 20221 min read
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Retirement letter example to notify your employer
Some simple checklist-type items to include in your letter as well as an example. A few "not-to-includes" as well. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 30, 20221 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
retirementgoat
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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25 Businesses You Can Start For Under $1,000
A lot of these could be viewed as side-hustles but would also work for both retired and pre-retired workers. In some cases, you may not...
retirementgoat
Dec 24, 20221 min read
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Best Advice for Starting a Business After 50
Great article from nextavenue about starting a business when you are older and a number of advantages that you have. For many near or...
retirementgoat
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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When is the Healthiest Time to Retire
Another article with references to a number of scientific studies on the healthiest ages to retire and some causal links, particularly to...
retirementgoat
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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4 Steps to Take if You Lose Your Job Near Retirement
There are a few truly bracing studies out on the high percentage of workers, at all levels, who are terminated within ten years of...
retirementgoat
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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One in-demand side hustle is on-line tutoring
I like teaching things to people and can definitely imagine tutoring as a side-hustle. Many of us have skills from careers, education,...
retirementgoat
Dec 18, 20221 min read
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What a Pre-Retirement Is...
Full Disclosure and uncompensated: I have read Fast Company for a number of years and have always enjoyed the perspective on new and...
retirementgoat
Dec 18, 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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How This Artist Made More Than $1 Million Teaching Online
We had posted previously about earning income in retirement. Doing so while doing something that you love is the ultimate! I know of a...
retirementgoat
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Double Sabbatical
Here are two articles about the benefits (and a few drawbacks) of taking a mid-late career break. Many professionals are incorporating a...
retirementgoat
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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How to Start a New Career After 50
Well-written Esquire article on changing track later in a career and some challenges but also some hope. - RetirementGoat
retirementgoat
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Too Late to Start Writing?
Expressing ourselves creatively is one of the things that give our lives meaning. Many of us yearn to write and are stifled by career and...
retirementgoat
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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Best Side-Hustles...
Okay, so I co-opted an article aimed at Millennials but I believe that most of these would be equally suitable for those either pre- or...
retirementgoat
Dec 5, 20221 min read
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