Happy Retirement

Planning your future financial wellness needs to address with whom you spend your time, what you’ll do, where you’ll live, and also your purpose or how you’ll find meaning for this time of your life.

The happiest retirees have a plan for how to spend their time. More importantly, they understand the habits and and mindset required to stay vital, connected, and satisfied with life. Retirement depression and boredom is a real thing, but it is easily combatted with the right outlook and routine.

Get tips for celebrating retirement and planning a happy retirement. You deserve it!

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When do you have enough to retire

‘Do We Have Enough?’ How This Couple Knew When to Retire

Leslie and Thomas Martin stress-tested their portfolio and gained the confidence to retire with a personalized financial strategy.

March 25, 2026
The odyssey plan

The Odyssey Plan: Design 3 Futures Before You Lock in Your Retirement

The Odyssey Plan helps you explore bigger possibilities, test tradeoffs, and choose with real confidence.

March 20, 2026
ikigai

Blue Zones Report: 3 Okinawan Secrets to a Long Emotionally, Intellectually, and Physically 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.

February 26, 2026
retirement manifesto

Write A Retirement Manifesto: A Declaration of What You Want Your Life to Be

The transition to retirement is an ideal time to write a manifesto. In retirement you are no longer defined by the work you do for money. You can be defined by you.

February 18, 2026
Kinder Questions

Kinder’s 3 Powerful Questions: Use These to Transform Your Financial Plan — and Your Life

George Kinder’s 3 powerful questions about life are great for anyone planning their future and wanting to ensure meaningful and thoughtful outcomes.

February 13, 2026
no regret retirement

The No-Regret Retirement: 16 Ways to Plan for a Life of Freedom and Confidence

A no-regret retirement isn’t about timing or a big bank account. Learn how to plan with clarity and confidence for the life you want.

January 29, 2026
mandatory retirement age

Mandatory Retirement Ages: Pros, Cons, and Why Age Alone Falls Short for Planning

Explore why you should break from conventional thinking on retirement ages, particularly the idea of a mandatory retirement age.

January 23, 2026
financial roadblocks

The 4 Mindset Shifts That Unlock Retirement Planning Progress

Here are 4 mindset shifts for overcoming the mental blocks that might be preventing you from retirement planning progress.

January 22, 2026
healthy aging long life

How to Live a Long Life: 15 Habits of Happy and Healthy Aging 

You know diet and exercise can help you live a long life. Have you also developed the social, emotional and financial habits you need to thrive?

January 14, 2026
real life retirement lessons

Real Life Retirement Lessons From People Who Chose (or Faced) Radical, Inspiring, and Unexpected Journeys

Explore real life retirement lessons from everyday people and uncover practical insights to shape a more confident, meaningful retirement.

December 11, 2025
financial worry

Financial Worry: How it Tricks You into Worrying More 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.

December 3, 2025
gratitude and finances

Gratitude and Money: How Thankfulness Supports Financial Success

Explore how gratitude can improve your financial life by grounding decisions, reducing anxiety, and helping you plan in a way that reflects your values.

November 21, 2025
recipe for financial success

A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as Easy as Pumpkin Pie

Do you have all the ingredients and the right recipe for financial success? It needn’t be complicated. In fact, it can be as easy as pie.

November 20, 2025
swedish death cleaning

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: 7 Reasons to De-Clutter Your Home When You Retire

Explore why de-cluttering is the ultimate retirement and estate planning task. 7 compelling reasons to clean out your closets this year.

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November 19, 2025
new retirement planning books

Key Lessons from 6 New Books: Rethinking Money, Meaning, and Retirement at the End of 2025

Looking for a spark of insight, we found 6 new releases that will expand how you think about money, markets, and life.

October 24, 2025
what is umbrella insurance

What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It?

Umbrella insurance adds extra liability protection but it isn’t for everyone. Learn who needs it and what it covers.

September 26, 2025
best country for retirement

2025 Global Retirement Index: See Where the U.S. Ranks and Discover What Scares People Most about Retirement Around the World

Which countries enjoy the best retirement? Why? What are global threats to retirement security? Can you move to any of the top 10 locales?

September 18, 2025
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8 Big Aha Moments: How a Written Retirement Plan Changed Everything for These Boldin Users

Discover the top financial aha moments! Have you experienced all of these insights? From spending and taxes to flexibility and confidence.

August 29, 2025
financial motivations

What Motivates You? How Financial Motivations Impact Your Decision Making

Financial motivations drive your financial decisions. Be aware of them and you will make better choices.

August 14, 2025
societal collapse

Societal Collapse: Should You Worry? Can You Protect Your Wealth? Should You Try?

Can you really plan for societal collapse? Most Boldin users (planners by nature) say don’t bother. Here’s their advice.

August 6, 2025
peak happiness

You Probably Haven’t Hit Peak Happiness Yet: Find Out When It Will Happen!

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.

July 31, 2025
planning mindset

A Planning Mindset Is the Secret to Financial Discipline, Confidence, and Better Results

Too many people think that their financial destiny is set and can’t be changed. Find out how a planning mindset improves wealth and security.

July 24, 2025
retirement boredom

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.

July 24, 2025
work and play

It’s Time to Play! Why Having Fun is So Important In both Work and Retirement

Play should be an important component of both work and retirement. Explore why it’s so important and how to do it more.

July 17, 2025

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