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Tag Archives: Retirement Planning
COMING HOME
By Francine Van, Guest Contributor Watching old movies about the explorations of budding adults finding their way into that first apartment in a new city, I am reminded of the angsty joys of moving. The excitement of discovering unknown neighbourhoods … Continue reading
Posted in ageing, Elders, Quality of life, Retirement
Tagged Quality of life, Retirement Planning
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Time Passing By
By Francine Van, Guest Contributor Two years have passed since my last blog at this site. I reflect and remember my exploration of my inner desires to find my creative purpose in this world with retirement fresh. I have made several … Continue reading
The Entrepreneurial Senior
Retirement used to be about a time when we look forward to enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle after decades of slogging away in the workforce. It was envisioned by many retirees as a time to enjoy a life of independence, … Continue reading
Posted in Baby boomers, Business start ups, Entrepreneurial Seniors, Entrepreneurs, Retirement, Seniors demographic, Small business
Tagged Baby boomers, Business start ups, Economy, Entrepreneurial Seniors, Longevity, Old and Restless, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Seniors demographic, Small Business
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Transition from full-time work to retirement
By Francine Van, Guest Contributor How does one transition from working full-time to retirement? This is a question I pondered in the months preceding my own retirement. We feel we are working out of necessity when we are working fulltime … Continue reading
The Stinky Side of 50!
Special contribution by Francine Van The details we were never told, and now I know why………. We join the golden movement with hope and optimism of new futures to come. We believe there will be less worries, more freedom, obligations … Continue reading
How To Find Passion In Retirement
Special contribution by Françoise Duranleau Nearly seven years ago I retired at age 60. I always enjoyed teaching. However dealing with the administrators had become unbearable because of recent changes in the school board and an all-female administration. I stopped teaching … Continue reading
Posted in Baby boomers, Elder population, Glauberite, Hobbies, Mineralogy, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Pensioners, Retirement, Retirement hobbies, Retirement planning, Seniors demographic, Seniors' health, Tourmaline
Tagged Glauberite, Mineralogy, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Retirement hobbies, Retirement Planning, Seniors' health, Tourmaline
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Golden Wave Movement 