News for the 50+ Crowd: 10 Non-Financial Tips for Retiring Boomers

10 Non-Financial Tips for Retiring Boomers
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Ben Malkin on 12/14/2008 05:01:00
 
If you’re one of the millions of baby boomers beginning to think about
retirement, here are tips to help you along the way:
1. Life’s about more than money. Start thinking seriously about your
retirement about five years before you expect to quit the workforce.
2. Make life plans. It is important to plan for the non-financial aspect of
retirement by considering what will make you happy. Maybe you’ll climb Mt.
Kilimanjaro, or go dog sledding in Alaska or have time to write the next great
American novel, or even continue to work part-time. Make a life plan and tick
off your experiences as you move ahead.
3. Find a purpose. Find something on an ongoing basis that provides you with joy
and structure to your life. This can involve travel, hobbies or even new career
training.
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