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Insights, planning guidance, and stories to help you prepare for what's ahead across all five Lenses, from Finance to Legacy.

Volunteer Opportunities for Professionals Over 50
Nonprofits need your expertise more than another pair of hands, they're just bad at asking. Ten skills-based roles and how to pitch yourself right.
9/27/2026

Designing a Retirement You Actually Look Forward To
Purpose isn't found by reflection, it's found by testing. A 12-week experiment framework to find what you'll actually look forward to in retirement.
9/21/2026

Social Security Claiming: The Two Decisions That Drive Almost Everything Else
Why deciding when to claim Social Security is a retiree’s most critical financial choice. It urges separating your retirement date from your claiming date. By comparing benefits at 62, 67, and 70, it covers spousal survivor strategies, the earnings test, and funding your bridge years.
8/24/2026
20 Golden Rules for Building Wealth After 50
It is never too late to build wealth, as the fifties and early sixties often represent peak earning years with falling expenses. This guide provides 20 golden rules for maximizing your savings, including how to navigate the 2026 401(k) limits and the critical $35,750 super catch-up window between ages 60 and 63. Beyond finances, discover why protecting your health, building a sense of purpose, and nurturing relationships are just as critical to a successful retirement as your investment portfolio.
8/20/2026
How to Make New Friends After 60
Most advice on making friends later in life skips the mechanics. Research shows it takes roughly 50 hours to make a casual friend, 90 for a friend, and 200+ for a close one. This guide explains why you need activities with a fixed schedule, a stable roster, and a shared task to succeed. Discover how to turn acquaintances into friends and why giving your social life its own retirement budget line is essential.
8/18/2026
Beyond the Portfolio: Why Traditional Retirement Planning Fails High-Net-Worth Americans, and How a Five-Lens Approach Changes Everything
A multi-million-dollar portfolio solves the money question, but it doesn't guarantee a successful retirement. Discover why high-net-worth individuals face unique challenges like tax cliffs, estate fragmentation, and the "purpose gap." Learn how the Retirelens Five-Lens Approach—integrating Finance, Health, Purpose, Connections, and Legacy—provides a holistic roadmap for a fulfilling post-career life.
8/18/2026
The Three A's of Retirement Saving, and the One Thing They Don't Measure
Discover the three A's of retirement saving—Amount, Account, and Asset mix—and why they aren't enough on their own. This guide covers the 2026 contribution limits, including the SECURE 2.0 super catch-up window, and explains why defining your daily purpose is the missing key to a fulfilling retirement.
8/17/2026
Before You Unretire: 10 Questions, Ranked by How Hard the Mistake Is to Undo
Going back to work is one of the easier decisions to make, but one of the harder ones to undo. This reversibility audit helps you avoid permanent financial mistakes before your first day back, such as triggering retroactive HSA penalties, mismanaging your Social Security claim, or losing your Medicare Part B enrollment window. Explore the 10 critical questions structured across a "reversibility ladder" to protect your finances from five-to-six-figure errors.
8/15/2026
Encore Careers for Professionals: 14 Second Acts That Pay in Purpose (and Sometimes Money)
An encore career fills the gap between wanting to contribute and not wanting a full-time job back. Discover 14 concrete options for professionals, from consulting and fractional executive roles to teaching and mentoring. This guide breaks down how earned income after retirement impacts the 2026 Social Security earnings test, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, and self-employment taxes, while highlighting the benefits of setting up a Solo 401(k). Learn how to choose the right path based on whether you miss the people, the problems, or the structure of your old career.
8/5/2026
Senior Living Communities in Florida: How to Choose the Right One
Exploring senior living communities in Florida? Learn what to look for in amenities, costs, location, and care level so you can choose a community that truly fits your needs.
8/1/2026
The RetireLens Starter Pack (Downloadable Guide)
Start your retirement plan in one hour. The RetireLens Starter Pack covers finances, health, purpose, connections, and legacy — all in one simple, structured guide.
4/4/2026
Income-Based Retirement Housing: Options for Every Budget
Income-based senior living lets you pay just 30% of your income as rent. Discover how federal programs work, who qualifies, and how to apply before waitlists fill up.
4/4/2026
Why Retirement Is More Than Just Money: The 5-Pillar Approach
Discover the 5 pillars of a happy retirement: finance, health, purpose, connections, and legacy. Learn to build a fulfilling life beyond savings.
4/4/2026
The Bucket List Myth: Creating a Daily Routine You Love
A practical guide to structuring your days in retirement. Learn actionable tips for creating a balanced daily routine that keeps you active, healthy, and purposeful in your post-career life
4/4/2026
Retirement Wishes for a Friend: How to Write a Meaningful Card
Looking for the right words? Find heartfelt retirement wishes for a friend, with tips on writing a meaningful card that goes beyond generic congratulations
4/4/2026