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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 34 MIN

How to Thrive in Retirement by Embracing the Unknown

from Ready For Retirement · host James Conole, CFP®

Chris has been retired for a little over a year while his wife has continued to work. Now that Chris has “tried on” retirement and found the fit good, his wife will likely join him within the year. In his conversation with James, Chris, who could be described as goal-oriented and one who likes to be prepared, talks about the pros and cons of retirement. He’s found that by staying flexible, maintaining an adventuresome spirit, and focusing on giving back, retirement can be quite fulfilling. And he’s paved the way for his wife to retire with confidence.Questions answered:What sort of conversations could spouses be having before and during retirement about goals and expectations?How will relationships with colleagues shift and change in retirement?Submit your request to join James: On the Ready For Retirement podcast: Apply HereOn a Retirement Makeover episode: Apply Here Timestamps:0:00 - Meet Chris3:50 - Impressions regarding retirement6:17 - Preparatory conversations9:09 - Decompressing and adjusting12:24 - Purpose and mystery15:59 - Exploring and serving21:19 - Missing colleagues25:57 - One spouse retiring first29:41 - What’s next and final adviceCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

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Chris has been retired for a little over a year while his wife has continued to work. Now that Chris has “tried on” retirement and found the fit good, his wife will likely join him within the year. In his conversation with James, Chris, who could be described as goal-oriented and one who likes to be prepared, talks about the pros and cons of retirement. He’s found that by staying flexible, maintaining an adventuresome spirit, and focusing on giving back, retirement can be quite fulfilling. An...

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