retirement

How My 90-Year-Old Grandpa Had Fulfilling Life and Great Retirement

Most people look forward to relaxing during retirement, but not my grandpa.After working for 40 years at the county’s Department of Agriculture, my grandpa started a part-time job at a local towing company. He didn’t have to, financially, but he wanted to stay busy.What started as a fun retirement gig…

My Mom Prepared for Retirement, but Dementia Destroyed Her Savings

When my mom retired, she owned her home and had “enough” saved in her savings account. She had planned the way most people do: based on her ideal aging scenario, which was also the least expensive one.She had hoped to continue living alone in her condo into her elder years,…