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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
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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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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
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retirementgoat
Apr 24, 20231 min read
The bizarre true story of the last time the US raised the retirement age
This is a bracing story for us all. It speaks to some of the political motivations and demographic and economic realities that resulted...
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retirementgoat
Apr 2, 20231 min read
The French are up in arms about retiring at 64. How do other countries compare?
The bad news is retirement age globally is going up. The good news may be that health is improving even faster and the definition of work...
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retirementgoat
Mar 12, 20231 min read
Longevity expert, and biotech CEO, on how humanity and AI with master aging
Interesting article from CNBC on the causes of aging and how healthy lifespans will be increased by science. - RetirementGoat
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retirementgoat
Mar 7, 20231 min read
7 Questions That Say What Your Values Are
Aging in general and retirement in particular often evoke reflection on who we are. Here are seven questions that may not change your...
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retirementgoat
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Rules for sustaining peak performance as we grow older
Great article from Big Think on sustaining, and even improving, not just mental but physical performance as we age. Like many of us, I...
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retirementgoat
Mar 6, 20231 min read
A Swedish Author's Top 3 Tips For Graceful Aging
Really good advice for any age in this short piece from InsideHook. - RetirementGoat
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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...
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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...
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retirementgoat
Jan 21, 20231 min read
We should all retire at 81
My first response to the title was a tad kneejerk and may have included some spicy language. However, the article, from Sam Baars Blog,...
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retirementgoat
Jan 21, 20231 min read
How to Write a Retirement Speech
Hopefully a timely post for those of you with an upcoming speech to give for yourself, friend or colleague! - RetirementGoat
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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...
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retirementgoat
Jan 9, 20231 min read
San Diego Names Chief Geriatric Officer
Interesting local news article on how one city is addressing the needs of an aging population. Possibly a new trend as demographics...
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retirementgoat
Jan 8, 20231 min read
8 Philosophy Books to Read for a Happier, More Meaningful 2023
I'm not sure if I could possibly read eight philosophy books in a year. However, many of us find some meaning and seek to understand more...
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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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retirementgoat
Jan 2, 20231 min read
People Share Their Wholesome Secrets
Always nice to hear some positive stories, in this case, from UpWorthy. - RetirementGoat
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retirementgoat
Jan 1, 20231 min read
"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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retirementgoat
Dec 30, 20221 min read
I'm retired and now a nobody - it isn't so bad
Nice article from a retired Washington Post reporter. Aside from a catchy, and slightly downer, lead in the title, a nice positive...
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retirementgoat
Dec 26, 20221 min read
Are You an Old Soul or Young at Heart?
I might put slightly (just) more stock in mental age tests than tests like "what Friends character are you?" However, a short,...
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