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For centuries, human beings have fought against the reality of life: that we are aging and will eventually die. Entire industries are devoted to extending and improving our lifespan and even our mindset regarding getting older. The area of aging and its implications are a central theme throughout the other Elements of Retirement.

A bad fall at an advanced age can change everything. And by the time it happens, you may be scrambling to understand your elder relative's financial situation and plan next steps.

During their accumulation years, many givers earmark a portion of their cash earnings for charitable purposes.  But how should retirees think about generating income for charitable purposes when their cash flow comes from multiple income sources such as Social Security, pensions, deferred compensation plans, or Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)?

In the spirit of friendship, personal growth, and community, we are excited to launch the Retiring Well Book Club. Each quarter, we will feature a book recommendation and a short executive summary. The book for this quarter is The Psychology of Money: Timeless lesson on wealth, greed and happiness by Morgan Housel.

Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama (aka “The Rocket City”), in the 1970s and 80s, I was well aware of its importance in the golden age of America’s space program.

A home equity line of credit could be a helpful temporary source of liquidity for extra cash needs in retirement, especially for retirees who generate most of their income from tax-deferred accounts like a 401(k) or IRA.  Here are four common scenarios where this line of credit could make sense.

We take a deeper dive into the Element of Leisure. How can you use your wealth to bring greater satisfaction to this area of retirement life?

One of the primary comments of the Retiring Well philosophy is there are two sides to money. What are the two sides of money and how do they affect our financial decision- making?

Since late 2019, two significant pieces of legislation have changed some of the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) for retirees and other IRA beneficiaries. If RMDs impact you, keep these key rules top of mind for 2021.

As a pilot, I make hundreds of decisions on a single flight to get my family safely to our destination.  Some of those decisions are conscious, and some are not.  They all, however, are influenced by internal and external factors.  Most importantly, they are influenced by experience and by attitude.