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What An Elite Athlete’s Early Retirement Teaches You About How to Retire
by Joe Casey Can an elite athlete’s early retirement give clues on how to retire? I woke up extra early on Sunday morning and was surprised to learn that Andrew Luck, the quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts had suddenly announced his retirement the night before. At age 29. News of his retirement leaked on […]

How to Give a Great Retirement Speech
by Joe Casey A great retirement speech takes a little preparation. At some point in your life, you may be asked to give retirement speeches for a friend, colleague – or even your boss. Well, you’ll want to be prepared and navigate some of the unique nuances presented by this type of speech. And you’ll […]

What Can The Rolling Stones Teach Us About Working Longer?
by Joe Casey Do you envision working longer after the “traditional” retirement age? I had a great experience this month going to FedEx Field in the Washington, DC area to see The Rolling Stones in concert. It was surreal to see a band that I first saw when I was 18 in the mid-’70s with […]

Freedom is Just Another Word for … Retirement
by Joe Casey When Can I Retire? It’s a harder question today. And it’s less often triggered by a specific date or age – or even a number. It’s more about your readiness. The essence of retirement is freedom. If you’ve earned the freedom to retire, you can taste what it will be like to […]