Comments for Retirement - Only the Beginning

Comment on Are eBooks Ready for Retirees? by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:49:51 +0000

Thanks for the comments Tamara. I also learned recently of the whole collection of free ebooks out there just waiting for someone to download! Smashwords.com is one with a good amount and there are other sites as well. We will never run out of books to read!

Comment on Are eBooks Ready for Retirees? by Tamara

Tamara — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:21:48 +0000

Hi!

As a lifelong book lover, this is a topic near and dear to my heart. I find there are definite pro’s to E-readers – they are portable, lightweight and capable of containing a large volume of books. I appreciate that they also provide the ability to share E-books with my spouse on his E-reader, so we can read it at the same time. Which we often do when reading our monthly book club selection, or when doing reading in preparation for a trip we are planning to take together. I also appreciate ability to download many of the classics now in the public domain for absolutely no additional cost (i.e., free!).

I can tell you that given the option of physically having to hold onto a 500+ page book vs reading it via an E-reader, I’ll take the E-reader. Much easier on the hands. Otherwise, I’m fine with either a “real” book or an E-book . . . once I got through the brief learning curve of adapting to my E-reader, I found that both delivered identical experiences.

I rarely purchase books these days, using the library almost exclusively. I start my hunt at home on the public library’s website to see if the E-book is available for checkout. If it is, I grab it. If it is not, I head to the library for the paper copy instead.

Comment on Are eBooks Ready for Retirees? by Banjo Steve

Banjo Steve — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:17:16 +0000

Yup. I’ve chosen the Public Library. Can’t beat the cost.

Comment on Free eBook by Healthyandfun

Healthyandfun — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:06:59 +0000

Dear Dave, thanks for the free ebook. I found it provides much food for thought and is a helpful guide to making future plans.

Comment on Questions To Ask Before Couples Retire by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:42:36 +0000

Thanks Kathy – the only constant is change as they say. But as you say it is the talking about things up front to open discussions that offers our best chance to get through challenges as they may arise.

Comment on Questions To Ask Before Couples Retire by Kathy Sterndahl

Kathy Sterndahl — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:37:33 +0000

This seems to be a huge problem with many couples I have talked to. Even if they did talk before hand, and agreed on almost everything, they often find out that things don’t turnout the way they planned.

Comment on Find Your Passion Survey by Banjo Steve

Banjo Steve — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:42:39 +0000

Passions include reading historical fiction, puppeteering, bluegrass banjo, grandchildren, crossword puzzles, and golfing. I pursue these things regularly (seasonally for golf) and enjoyed them before and now during retirement.

Comment on Find Your Passion Survey by Kathy Sterndahl

Kathy Sterndahl — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:33:56 +0000

In my former profession I was following my then-passion as a quilt artist. For a few years, my passion was watercolor painting. Last year it was drawing. All of my life, though, a desire to write has been lurking in the background.

In January of this year, I decided to see what can happen. Now is a good time since I don’t really have to make a living at it (although extra income is always welcome.)

I am now writing for my blog. I am working on a free book to offer to subscribers. I am also working on a book about living in Japan when I first retired. Plus, I have many more ideas for the future.

I retired ten years ago at the age of 50.

Comment on About the Author by LoveBeingRetired

LoveBeingRetired — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:08:13 +0000

Hi Jean and thanks for your comment. Actually I look forward to retiring and doing all the things I have always wanted to but could not because of the job and other requirements. I believe that to have the best retirement it is important to prepare beyond just the financial side of things. I want to have identified what I am most passionate about so my days are fulfilling and exciting. You mention writing – definitely one of my passions. With my blog I often hear from retirees who are bored or unhappy in their retirement life and I think a bit more preparation may have helped them to realize a better retired life. But as long as I keep myself engaged and trying new things I look forward to retiring. After all, it is only the beginning!

Comment on About the Author by Jean Kotzur

Jean Kotzur — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:40:58 +0000

Hallo Dave,
You talk about retiring as if it was something to be apprehensive about – why? I am fast approaching 68 and have been retired since I was sixty. Apart from putting my finances in order for my retirement, I have never really given this phase of my life much thought. I have children and grandchildren, I have worked all my life and have also had a great deal of interests outside these spheres. For me retirement was just another phase in life and one in which I could do all the things I enjoyed whenever I wanted to. I have always loved writing and now I have made this into a second career, but on my terms. I am my own boss and I take time off without asking anyone else.
If you approach retirement with apprehension you will never enjoy it. Even if the finances are not all that they should be, remember that you went to school and learnt to write. Use this ability to top up your finances occasionally and find yourself in the centre of life and really living.
Good Luck to everyone on the threshhold to retirement.

Jean kotzur