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Your Senior Years Can Be An Adventure
By Jim Dueck
As we move into the
senior years of our life’s journey, the places we go and the things we do can be an adventure in much the same way as going on a trip to new and unfamiliar places.
I like using maps, a GPS and route planning software to plan trips to places I have never been. Maps give me the big picture and help me head in the right direction. A GPS tells me where I am. Route planning software
helps me stay on course and gives me time and distance to fuel and
food stops and arrival time to my destination. These trip planning tools help ensure I have an enjoyable and stress-free trip because I always know where I am, where I am going, how I will get there and what I will need along the way.
Planning your retirement is similar
to planning a trip to places you have never been before. Too often, seniors only look at their finances to know if and when they can afford
to retire and maintain their current lifestyle. Retirement can be for 20 or more years so it
is very important to look far into the future and anticipate what you will need. Then it is important to consider where to live, what care
will be needed and how you will receive care. Just like planning a trip, you need to know where you currently are, where you are going, how you will get there and what you will need along the way.
Your life during retirement can be a stress-free adventure
if you have a complete retirement plan in place before you start. It is not
hard to anticipate what will be needed in the future, as everything you need to know is available.
The plan you put in place when you first retire, can have a profound impact on your life 20 years into the future so plan carefully and thoroughly.
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