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Created: September 9, 2024
Modified: November 22, 2024

What Non-Financial Goals Should I Accomplish in Retirement?

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Today’s question goes into the non-financial retirement goals our clients aspire to achieve, such as pursuing hobbies, volunteering, and spending quality time with loved ones. Let’s dive deeper into this topic with insights from Nicholas J. Colantuono, CFP®.

Initial Retirement Conversations

Often, our initial conversations with clients focus on the practicalities of retirement: “Do you have enough?” “Will you be okay?” “Help me figure out this budget.” However, as we continue our journey with clients over time, these discussions evolve. They begin to focus on questions like, “What are you doing?” “What’s on your agenda for the next six months, the next year?” “How will you live your life to the fullest in retirement?”

What Makes a Happy Retiree?

We find that our happiest clients in retirement aren’t necessarily those who saved the most money. Instead, they are those who truly enjoy what they have worked so hard for, reaping the benefits of their free time. They travel, take trips with friends and family, and rent vacation homes for extended stays. They visit children and grandchildren, and they engage in volunteering with local charities or organizations, giving back to communities that have supported them throughout their careers.

However, it’s important to acknowledge major life events. These events, like divorce or the death of a spouse, can shape how retirees navigate this phase, influencing their emotional well-being and social connections.

Thriving in Retirement

In these retirement years, it’s not just about reaching retirement; it’s about thriving during those years and cherishing the journey. Creating lifelong memories is what truly matters. It’s not the cost of a trip that stays with you, but the experiences and sights you encountered along the way.

Let’s ensure retirement isn’t just a destination, but a rewarding, fulfilling phase of life.

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