The Retirement Wisdom Blog

How to Change Lanes to a Second Career
By Bev Bachel Trout Lowen went from freelance writing and editing to selling real estate. Lynn Barber pivoted from managing a work comp claims center for a Fortune 500 insurance company to teaching residents in her community how to build sustainable gardens. Barry Scanlan transitioned from serving as a school district crisis response coordinator to […]

Medicare 101
By Dan Petkevich In the same way that you put on layers before going outside on a cold day, you put on layers of health insurance when it comes to Medicare. And just like you wouldn’t put your coat on before your undershirt, there’s an order to these layers of health insurance. Your First Layer: […]
From the NBA Hardwood to the Altar – Steve Javie
The best midlife transitions are not linear or predictable. You find your calling or life’s mission in different ways. The paths are winding. Unexpected events serve as catalysts to redirect you in ways you could not have imagined earlier in life. The story of Steve Javie’s journey to find his life’s mission is remarkable. And […]

What Will Your Narrative Be?
By Joe Casey What will your narrative be for your retirement life? Well, it just might be taking shape these days, whether you’re aware of it or not. Like most people, I have more time to reflect on my daily walks. And I’ve been thinking about the power of stories lately. The stories we tell […]