Sixty-Five: What retirement means today
Examining the opportunities and challenges of life in retirement
The concept of retirement is changing before our eyes. It’s no longer an end, it’s a beginning. That’s the philosophy of the Sixty-Five section.
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It’s about inspiring Canadians to dream big and aim high. To live their best life, confidently and securely.
Boomer activism is on the rise as retirees return to their protest-movement youth
When Nick De Carlo retired it wasn’t the life of leisure that beckoned, but a return to the frontlines of activism from his younger days.
The benefits of awakening your artistic side in retirement
It was after retiring from his career as an ophthalmologist in 2020 that Peter Waind was able to reignite his dream of becoming an artist.
How to confidently spend your money in retirement
As a financial planner, Warren MacKenzie applauds the efforts of his clients to save money for retirement. But he sees many struggling to spend the funds they so carefully put away once they’re retired.
Why so many retirees are writing memoirs
Judy Omelusik has some shocking stories to tell from her nearly eight decades on this Earth.
How to sell the family cottage without upsetting the kids
Amid rising values for recreational properties, not to mention annual costs such as taxes and upkeep, the unhappy challenge for many older Canadians is how to sell the cherished family cottage without upsetting their children.
The realities of owning a recreational property in retirement
Les and Jennifer Schmidt love the snow and the mountains and all of the outdoor activity that comes with them.
Why more retirees are choosing to go back to work
Cherie Catena returned to work after retiring once – and she’d like to do it again.
The 67-year-old worked at Xerox from 1974 to 2013, when she was laid off with a severance package in her late 50s.
What older parents should know about paying for their child’s wedding
People are getting married later in life, a trend that’s giving parents who pitch in more time to save. However, financial advisers caution the cost comes at a time when parents might need to earmark the money for themselves.
Want to be prepared for life after work? Consider hiring a retirement coach
Sheila Mitchell wasn’t quite ready for her retirement in early 2020, at age 63. After working for about 40 years, Ms. Mitchell knew the transition to retirement would be a huge adjustment.
What older parents should know about paying for their child’s wedding
People are getting married later in life, a trend that’s giving parents who pitch in more time to save. However, financial advisers caution the cost comes at a time when parents might need to earmark the money for themselves.
Want to be prepared for life after retirement? Consider hiring a retirement coach
Sheila Mitchell wasn’t quite ready for her retirement in early 2020, at age 63. After working for about 40 years, she knew the transition would be a huge adjustment.
Some thoughts about retirement:
- I’m at that delusional age where I think everyone my age looks way older than I do.
- The biggest joke on mankind is that computers have begun asking humans to prove they aren’t a robot.
- Do you ever wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and think, “That can’t be accurate!”
- I see people out there running and mountain climbing and here I am feeling good about myself because I got my leg through my underwear without losing my balance.
