Tag Archives: change

Future Challenge – A New Kind of Budget

Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #11 The way we budget our money and plan for the future necessarily changes over time. When we’re younger, we often take on some debt for education, to buy houses, or to otherwise invest in our long term goals. … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Issues, Future Challenges | Tagged Budget, change, choices, Financing Retirement, lifestyle, retirement, Senior finances | 11 Comments

That’s the Way the Money Goes!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

All around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel. The monkey stopped to scratch his nose. Pop! goes the weasel. A penny for a spool of thread, a penny for a needle – That’s the way the money goes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged change, choices, expenses, Financial Planning, Financing Retirement, lifestyle, recreation, Senior finances, Senior Health | 7 Comments

Companionship on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

OK, so it’s Valentine’s Day. My beloved and I shared a lovely dinner at home together, exchanged cards and small tokens, and took a moment to appreciate the fact that we have one another. We know so many people who … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations | Tagged change, companionship, lifestyle, loneliness, senior companions, Valentines Day | 9 Comments

Future Challenge – What Would I Be Better Off Without?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

As part of my retirement theme, I’m offering a weekly Thursday “Future Challenge” to get people of all ages thinking in general about their futures and/or retirement. (I apologize, I’m still a little behind this week, as I’m finally getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged addictions, change, choices, choivce, lifestyle, moderation | 4 Comments

2012 – A Year of Expected and Unexpected Change

Posted on December 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

So in a few days, we’ll leave 2012 behind and start a new year. At the risk of being a little clichéd, it’s probably time for a little reflection, then a look to the future. I’ve had some major events in … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged blogging, change, holidays, lifestyle, New Year, retirement, retirement planning | 23 Comments

Future Challenge – Change is a Bummer

Posted on December 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Last week I offered the first of these challenges. I’m hoping that if you’re visiting this blog, you have at least a passing interest in retirement and the lifestyles it can bring. No matter how old you are, I’d like to challenge … Continue reading →