Aging Well
“To Be” List: A Simpler Way to Set Goals That Stick
A “to be” list differs from a “to do” list by setting goals around who you want to become. Here's how to write your own in four steps.
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Aging Well
How to Stay Mentally Sharp as You Age
About half of people stay mentally sharp past 70. See what makes the difference, plus 7 habits that boost your odds.
Aging Well
How to Make Friends as an Adult: 12 Ways That Work
Feeling stuck on building friendships as an adult? These 12 tactics can help you, and most take little time to try.
Housing and Home Equity
Best Places to Retire in 2026 and How to Choose Yours
U.S. News ranks Midland, Mich., No. 1 for 2026. See where the major lists agree, where retirees are moving, and how to test a move in your plan.
Retirement Planning
How to Live a Long Life: 12 Habits of Healthy Aging
Five habits can add 12 to 14 years to your life. See 12 research-backed habits of healthy aging and how a longer life changes your retirement plan.
Retirement Planning
Best Books on Retirement 2026: 27 Picks for Planning and Purpose
Books on retirement planning, purpose, and healthy aging that Boldin readers keep recommending, plus top picks for gifts.
Retirement Planning
10 Most Accurate Life Expectancy Calculators for Retirement
Compare the most accurate life expectancy calculators: Living to 100, Blue Zones, SSA and Wharton tools, and more. See who each is best for.
Planning
Ikigai and Blue Zones: 3 Okinawan Secrets to a Long, Healthy Life
Want to live healthfully to 100? Learn the powerful and well researched Okinawan secrets to a long life: ikigai, moai, hara hachi bu and more.
Value Your Time
Kinder's 3 Questions: Transform Your Financial Plan
George Kinder’s 3 powerful questions about life are great for anyone planning their future and wanting to ensure meaningful and thoughtful outcomes.
Retirement Planning
Mandatory Retirement Age: Pros, Cons, and Planning Gaps
Explore why you should break from conventional thinking on retirement ages, particularly the idea of a mandatory retirement age.
Financial Wellness
Best Books for a Retirement Gift: Financial Peace of Mind
Skip the stuff. These last-minute books for financial peace of mind can change how someone thinks about money, time, and what really matters.
Planning
Year-End Financial Planning: 6 Insights from 1,000 Users
Year end financial planning is a meaningful moment to reflect, make thoughtful decisions about your future, and build confidence.
Retirement Planning
Financial Worry: How It Tricks You and What to Do Instead
Worrying is not the solution to financial stress. Find out about the one powerful thing you can do to feel better about your future.
Retirement Savings and Investments
Financial Wisdom: What Is the Best Investment?
The best investment? It isn’t always a stock or financial instrument. Other life choices can improve both your monetary and overall well being.
Retirement Planning
How Much Do You Need for Retirement if You Will Live to Be 100?
What chance do you have of living to 100? And, can you afford to do so? Explore life expectancy trends and what it takes to fund a long life.
Retirement Planning
Flexible Planning: 10 Strategies to Build a Resilient Future
Retirement security is less a number and more a mindset. Flexibility can be the difference between surviving and thriving.
Happy Retirement
When Does Happiness Peak? Probably Later Than You Think
One of the happiest ages in life occurs in what many would consider “old age.” Find out which two years will be (or were) your happiest ever.
Retirement Planning
Retirement Boredom: One of Many Unexpected Retirement Challenges
From retirement boredom to too much to do, here are the top 9 surprises when you stop working. Plus, 14 ways to overcome the challenges.
Aging Well
Longevity Annuity: Insurance Against Outliving Your Money
Find out if longevity annuities can alleviate your biggest retirement anxieties. Can they offer you the peace of mind you seek?
Budgeting & Spending
What "Die With Zero" Teaches About Spending in Retirement
Die with Zero is a call to live fully. Explore the core ideas and see 8 steps to a retirement plan that leaves nothing on the table.
Aging Well
8 Reasons to Work in Retirement (Only 4 Are About Money)
Planning retirement? This list might inspire you to include post retirement work. Already retired? You might be choose to return to work.
Planning
Do It for Your Future Self: Smart Choices for Retirement
Do it for your future self seems like an odd mantra. However, it will help you get the life you want. Find out why and how to do it.
Aging Well
Realistic Expectations: The Key to a Happier Retirement
Psychological research strongly suggests that realistic expectations can increase retirement happiness (and financial security too).
Aging Well
Oliver Burkeman on Being Less Productive and Retiring Early
Explore how redefining your relationship with productivity can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life and perhaps an earlier retirement.
