Overwhelmed and Scattered – retirementtransition

The two words that surface too often in my morning journal these days are overwhelmed and scattered.  They are not ...
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Save the Penny–Again

  Here we go again. Periodically we hear proposals to get rid of the penny. There was a major effort ...
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It’s Time to Shop for Medicare, and 2025 Brings Big Changes

Some big, positive changes are coming to Medicare next year. The program’s prescription drug insurance will be much stronger — ...
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How to Retire and Be Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger – Milwaukee Financial & Retirement Advisors

Author and stand-up comedian Paul Ollinger shares how seeking a reasonably happy retirement makes for a greater sense of satisfaction. ...
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Wellness Reimagined – March 2025 – Retirement Reflections

I’ve mentioned previously that I’m not much of a journal writer or list maker—except possibly when packing. What I personally ...
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Stabilising – musings on 2022

I was not going to write this 4 years of FIRE post but I’ve had a number of requests for ...
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Resistance? There’s an app for that – Retirement Confidential

If you’re still on the fence about whether to contact your elected officials about Trump, Musk and other bad actors ...
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Thoughts For Today | Retirement And Good Living

When Imperfection Strikes! What happens when those closest to us ultimately disappoint? Why do we feel unloved, abandoned or dismissed? ...
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Wordless Wednesday : Time for a Party!

Wordless Wednesday : Time for a Party!
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Our New House – Retired Introvert

Well, we’ve been here a little more than five months now, so I’m almost past the point of calling it ...
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