What to Look Forward to in Retirement

Retirement is a time to relax, reflect, and pursue personal interests that were set aside during one’s working years. Engaging in hobbies is a great way to stay active, learn new skills, and meet new people. For those entering retirement, there are many hobbies to consider that are both fulfilling and enjoyable. Gardening One popular [...]

The Value of Doing Something in Retirement

When you enter retirement, your first action may likely be to take advantage of the ability to do nothing. From your hammock swinging in the warm sun or cozy chair in front of the fireplace, you might be smiling, sipping your coffee, thinking, “I’m finally done with that nearly life-long daily grind.” But the bliss [...]

A Guide for New Photographers

Photography can be a great hobby to take up in your retirement. It’s a great way to encourage you to stop and smell the roses. With the advent of smartphones and advanced digital cameras, it can be very easy to point a camera at something and get an image you’re happy with. The computers in [...]

How to Start Creative Writing in Retirement

Writing can be a great hobby to pick up in retirement. Maybe you've had an idea for a TV show for a long time, or you've always wanted to try writing a novel. Now can be a great time to start! The most important rule for writing is to just do it. This may seem [...]

Hindsight is 20/20: Avoiding Financial Mistakes in Retirement

Knowing what we know now, past decisions might have been made differently. As the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. When it comes to investing money, you don’t want to make detrimental mistakes that will leave you wishing you’d made different decisions in the past. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss why you shouldn’t take the same financial risks in retirement as you might have in your 30s and 40s.

Wonder and Wander Through Enriching Museums

Going to museums can be a truly joyful experience that offers a wealth of cultural, historical, and artistic treasures. Here are some of the reasons why visiting museums can be such a rewarding experience. Cultural enrichment: Museums offer a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures and gain a deeper understanding of the world around [...]

Cleaning Out Your Financial Closet

Are you ready for some spring cleaning? More than just your closet or garage, you might want to assess what’s in your financial closet. You might not want to address everything in there, but it would be wise to review it with your advisor. We’ve all made bad financial deci-sions, you just have to learn from them. In this episode, Brian shares some tips on how to clean up your financial closet.

Experience The Television Renaissance

Somewhere around 1999 and 2000, television started to change. Sitcoms were still very popular, and weekly dramas were also big, but several shows revolutionized how we think of television. They turned television into a medium for long-form, poetic storytelling. Before Netflix and streaming services pumped out shows as 8-hour binges, the following shows of the [...]

Traditional (And Unusual) Pets for Retirees

If you are planning on retiring or you have just retired, this might be the perfect time to get a pet! Now that you have more time to focus on the things you want, you may find that you finally have time to take care of a pet. Pets are like companions and hobbies all [...]

Cure Your Winter Woes with These Homey Delights

With the holidays over, we are officially approaching the thick of the winter season. This time of year can be difficult, whether it be the bitter cold, lack of daylight, or decrease in social gatherings. But there is one perk that winter brings: comfort food. Comfort food gives rise to a psychologically comfortable and pleasurable [...]

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