Suddenly Retired

A strategic guide to the next best steps post-career from the bestselling author of What's Left of Don? and Smells Like Retirement.

A practical action guide for financial independence and early retirement from the popular Our Next Life blogger. In today's work culture, we're expected to hustle around the clock. But what if you could escape the traditional path and get on one that doesn't require working full-time until age 65? What if you could wake up every day without an alarm clock and do the things you love most? Tanja Hester and her husband Mark left their crazed careerist lifestyle to live their dream life in Lake Tahoe, retiring early from high-stress careers. Now Tanja will help you map out a customized plan for freedom and make it easy to succeed, whether you're good at math and budgeting -- or not! Work Optional is more than just a financial plan: it's a plan for your whole life -- designed by you, not by an employer or clients. Tanja walks you through envisioning your dream life, accounting for variables such as health care and children, protecting yourself from recessions and future unknowns, and achieving a purpose-filled early retirement, semi-retirement, or career intermission with completely doable, non-penny-pinching steps. You can live a happier, more meaningful life, free from the daily grind. Regardless of where you are in your career, Work Optionalwill get you there.

What You Don't Know about Retirement . . . will have any retiree celebrating this milestone with lots of laughs. This entertaining quiz pokes fun at growing older while celebrating the joy of retirement. What You Don't Know about Retirement . . . will provide endless entertainment for any retirement party and is sure to be a HIT! Q: Why do new retirees suddenly look ten years younger? A: They suddenly feel ten years younger. Q: What's the best way for a retiree to make sure his memoirs are read? A: Include lots of clues about hidden money.

"Dychtwald and Morison offer a brilliant and convincing perspective: an essential re-think of what 'aging' and 'retirement' mean today and an invitation to help mobilize the best in the tidal wave of Boomer Third Agers." —Daniel Goleman, PhD, Author, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Throughout 99 percent of human history, life expectancy at birth was less than 18 years. Few people had a chance to age. Today, thanks to extraordinary medical, demographic, and economic shifts, most of us expect to live long lives. Consequently, the world is witnessing a powerful new version of retirement, driven by the power and needs of the Baby Boomer generation. Consumers over age 50 account for more than half of all spending and control more than 70% of our total net worth – yet are largely ignored by youth-focused marketers. How will work, family, and retirement be transformed to accommodate two billion people over the age of 60 worldwide? In the coming years, we'll see explosive business growth fueled by this unprecedented longevity revolution. What Retirees Want presents the culmination of 30 years of research by world-famous "Age Wave" expert Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., and author and consultant Robert Morison. It explains how the aging of the Baby Boomers will forever change our lives, businesses, government programs, and the consumer marketplace. This exciting new stage of life, the "Third Age," poses daunting questions: What will "old" look like in the years ahead? With continued advances in longevity, all of the traditional life-stage markers and boundaries will need to be adjusted. What new products and services will boom as a result of this coming longevity revolution? What unconscious ageist marketing practices are hurting people – and business growth? Will the majority of elder boomers outlive their pensions and retirement savings and how can this financial disaster be prevented? What incredible new technologies of medicine, life extension, and human enhancement await us in the near future? What purposeful new roles can we create for elder boomers so that the aging nations of the Americas, Europe, and Asia capitalize on the upsides of aging? Which pioneering organizations and companies worldwide have created marketing strategies and programs that resonate with the quirky and demanding Boomer generation? In this entertaining, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging book, Dychtwald and Morison explain how individuals, businesses, non-profits, and governments can best prepare for a new era – where the needs and demands of the "Third Age" will set the lifestyle, health, social, marketplace, and political priorities of generations to come.

In this diary of retirement, acclaimed writing teacher Carl Klaus guides us through a passage that we all must take, one that forces us to confront the deeply disorienting issues of identity and mortality as well as the pleasures of creating a whole new life.

For the first time in history, career women -- women who have worked outside the home for most of their lives -- are retiring. Without role models, they look to one another to face the changes this life transition brings. Career women from the Baby Boom and pre-Baby Boom, or Silent, generations are approaching retirement. They want to know what it means to suddenly find themselves back inside their homes after having devoted their lives to careers outside of them. These women are highly skilled, educated and successful.They have achieved visibility, status and influence. And because they are the first large group of American women to define themselves by their work, they have few, if any, models for retirement. Project Renewment will show women that giving up their careers does not mean giving up who they are. Renewment is a term the authors created as an alternative to the word retirement, which they associated with negative stereotypes and clichés. A combination of retirement and renewal, Renewment suggests optimism and opportunity, growth and self-discovery. Project Renewment is a grassroots movement among women who are close to retirement or recently retired and looking to connect with one another. The women of Project Renewment believe that retiring is a process of change and increasing self-awareness. As they redirect the commitment and passion previously dedicated to their careers, they transform and reshape their lives. Project Renewment provides these women with an enriched and safe environment in which to explore and confront the challenges that lie ahead as they leave behind a lifetime at the office, hospital, studio or courtroom. Diverse topics are discussed, such as Who am I without my business card? What if he retires first? What is productivity anyway? Why do I feel guilty reading a book on a Tuesday afternoon? How do I feel about not earning another dollar? Divided into two sections, Project Renewment offers insight and support in a friendly, humorous and meaningful way. The first part of the book addresses the challenges that career women tackle when looking to retire. The second teaches readers how to start and maintain their own Project Renewment group, so they can find support, inspiring relationships and even a few laughs as they look to get the most out of the rest of their lives.

"Funny Retirement Quotes: 100 Retirement Quotes and Experiences That Keep Your Brain Fresh"! This book of collection of quotes and anecdotes is the perfect companion for anyone who has already retired, is about to retire, or simply wants a sneak peek into the joys and pitfalls of the golden years. Dive into a world where every day feels like a weekend, where napping is a competitive sport, and where the only thing more important than your morning coffee is your afternoon nap. With 100 gut-busting quotes and experiences, you'll discover the lighter side of retirement and learn how to embrace this new chapter with a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Imagine waking up every morning with a chuckle as you read gems like, "Retirement: It's like being a teenager again, but with more money" or "Retirement: World's longest coffee break." These witty one-liners will have you nodding in agreement and laughing out loud as you recognize the universal truths of retirement life. But this book isn't just a collection of quotes – it's a treasure trove of real-life experiences from retirees who have navigated the ups and downs of this new chapter. You'll meet characters like the newly retired gentleman who traded his briefcase for a fishing rod and his suit for a Hawaiian shirt, only to discover that his true calling was perfecting the art of the afternoon nap. Or the grandmother who, upon being asked what she does all day, replied with a twinkle in her eye, "I'm retired. Now I can finally figure out what I want to be when I grow up." "Funny Retirement Quotes" is the ultimate guide to keeping your brain sharp, your spirits high, and your funny bone tickled. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to make the most of their golden years. Don't just take our word for it – here are some more of the hilarious quotes you'll find inside: "I'm retired. My new job is being awesome." "Retirement: When you stop living at work and begin working at living." "I'm retired. My financial advisor is now my cat. He's got a knack for finding hidden stashes of catnip." "Retirement: It's not about doing nothing, it's about doing everything you never had time for." So why wait? Grab your copy of "Funny Retirement Quotes" today and discover why laughter really is the best medicine (and a lot cheaper than all those prescription pills). Whether you're looking for the perfect retirement gift, a pick-me-up after a long day of doing nothing, or just a reason to smile, this book has got you covered. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even discover a new hobby or two (like competitive napping or extreme gardening). With "Funny Retirement Quotes," the best is yet to come!

Present essays from noted authors and retirement experts on how to use retirement to achieve one's personal dreams.

Attention Baby Boomers! Have you wondered what you want to be when you retire? Where you want to live? And how to do it all? In “The Best of Our Lives: Sharing the Secrets of a Healthy and Happy Retired Life,” authors Trisha and John Parker, a married couple going through the retirement process themselves, present current research, expert advice, and personal insights into the joys and challenges of retired life. The Parkers provide useful professional recommendations along with their unique solutions, suggestions, and experiences regarding topics such as managing retirement finances, attaining mental and physical health, planning budget travel, starting second careers, and making a home safe for the retirement years. Several helpful original checklists and forms are included to assist the reader in making an informed and painless transition to retired life. Written in an honest and conversational style, The Best of Our Lives reflects the authors' passion for life, family, and friends.