Tag Archives: retirement planning

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: On Golden Pond

Posted on December 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’m going to on out on a limb here, hoping that if you’re visiting this blog, regardless of your age, you have at least a passing interest in your future and the lifestyles it can bring. Maybe you came for … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Retirement itself | Tagged aging, lifestyle, retirement, retirement planning, TRS Future Challenge | 15 Comments

Where’s My Golden Pond?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In the game of Financing Retirement, there are two sides of the ledger. I’m dedicating various other posts to the Money In side (IRA’s, 401k’s, pensions, savings, Social Security, home equity, etc.), but the only way to figure out when … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged aging, change, lifestyle, retirement planning, Retiring in place, Senior housing, Senior Living | 13 Comments

100 Posts and Counting

Posted on November 14, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This is a big milestone for me. This is my 100th post on The Retiring Sort. In the ten months since I started this blog I’ve learned a lot about blogging. I really knew almost nothing before that. Before I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged Blogosphere, change, DPchallenge, Focus, lifestyle, retirement, retirement planning | 63 Comments

What’s Going on with Social Security?? – Part 1

Posted on May 30, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In the game of Financing Retirement, our sources of Money In aren’t as flexible as they were during our working years.. For example, two possible sources of income in the US have important rules governing when they are available, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged 401K Accounts, Affording Retirement, Benefits, Finances, Financial Planning, IRA accounts, lifestyle, Medicare, Money, retirement, retirement planning, Senior finances, Social Security, Social Security Administration | 8 Comments

My Pre-Flight Checklist

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

So, I’ve announced my retirement and given my notice. Now I have a few weeks left to prepare. I haven’t really thought about the actual transition away from employment in a practical way until now, but there are a number of things … Continue reading →