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Done by 60: The Dreaded Word, “Retirement”

Done by 60: The Dreaded Word, “Retirement”

I’m giving myself a challenge: For one year, I pledge not to use the word “retirement” in the context of my own life or ask anyone else when they want to retire. Here’s why. My epiphany came when I was driving and saw a Prudential billboard ad with “The race for retirement is one we can all ...
Done By 60: Two Travel Chapters, One Spending Bucket

Done By 60: Two Travel Chapters, One Spending Bucket

If you’re approaching your post-career decade (the swinging 60s), you might already be mapping out your desired locations and planning trips to those places. But before you start booking flights, there are two moves you can take to ensure you’re stretching your travel dollars to the limit ...
Done by 60: Cashing Out, Staying Put

Done by 60: Cashing Out, Staying Put

Are you within a year or two of an early retirement, or whatever you want to call the next chapter of your life? Before you decide which of your investment accounts you’ll withdraw from to replace your income, you may want to try an alternative strategy and get some cash out of your home while ...
Done by 60: At a Loss About Selling Your House?

Done by 60: At a Loss About Selling Your House?

A 60-year-old male walks into a Los Angeles bar and tells the bartender, “I’ve retired from my career in banking, I’ve built up a nice nest egg, and I’m ready to sell my house and move to Palm Springs—just as soon as I can get my house to appraise for more than what I paid for it.” The ...
Done by 60: Stop Saving for Retirement

Done by 60: Stop Saving for Retirement

My clients often tell me they want to be financially free by around 60, but not necessarily retired. They want to reduce hours, try something new, have a job with less stress or just take a break to think about the next chapter. So, is it high time that we retired the word “retirement”? Why ...