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So you plan to retire when? Here is some concerning news about current business realities, taken from a recent article from the Motley Fool.
You probably won’t be retiring when you expect to retire.
Your first thought when reading this may be:  “So what? I’ll just end up working longer than I now plan. I had already [...]

Are you feeling the pinch as you consider retirement, based on the current economic conditions? Or are you already retired and concerned about your current situation and not sure what to do next?
The truth is, for many of us, retirement is more elusive than it was even just a year ago. Our retirement plans have [...]

As you begin to think about stepping away from your current position, there are 5 critical steps you should take to assess your readiness.
1. Take a pad of paper and a pen and find somewhere you can sit comfortably, where it is quiet and free of distractions. Clear your mind and make space to connect [...]

You may have been out there for a while researching career change, transition or early retirement. If you have been reading up on it, surfing the net, talking to anyone who will listen, you may have been told you need a guide or coach. False, false, false! You absolutely, positively do not NEED a coach, [...]