Weather Report My joints are more accurate than the Weather Channel. Yesterday my elbow said, “rain is coming.” Sure enough, it poured. If my knee ever says “tornado,” I’m just grabbing a helmet and trusting it. Yoga Class I told my doctor I was taking up yoga. He looked worried and asked, “With RA, how’s […]
As you may know, I have Rheumatoid arthritis, and some days are better than others. So here are some jokes and humorous stories for those of us in the R.A. club, or for those of us who are suffering from any chronic illness. The Diagnosis My rheumatologist was looking over my chart and said, “I’ve […]
In 2020, I highlighted a growing trend: businesses, financial institutions, and fiscal realities were pressuring governments worldwide to raise the official retirement age or the age to collect state pensions. Five years later, that pressure has not only continued, it has accelerated, becoming a central economic policy for nations grappling with aging populations. The fundamental […]
The notion of a fixed retirement age at 65 is fast becoming a relic. Around the world, retirement ages are rising, pension eligibility is being delayed, and incentives to work longer are becoming the norm. The financial pressures are undeniable, but so is the resistance from workers who fear being forced to work past their […]
Canada: Though the OAS age remains at 65, policymakers and fiscal agencies are again debating increases, with growing attention to whether indexing or gradual phase-ins will be necessary to maintain long-term sustainability. As I live in Canada I have some further information about our situation. Recent Canadian Data & Projections Aging Population & Demographics o […]
It’s Halloween 2025, and while ghosts, goblins, and grandkids still roam the night, the trick-or-treating landscape is looking a little different these days. Once upon a midnight dreary (or at least on chilly October evenings past), kids would bundle up in costumes, clutch pillowcases, and march up and down neighborhood streets with the determination of […]
If the fiscal case for raising retirement ages has grown stronger, the political case remains fraught. Few policies stir public anger more than delaying pension eligibility. Older workers, especially those in physically demanding jobs, argue that it is unfair to expect them to keep working while white-collar professionals can extend their careers more easily. Ireland […]
In 2020, I wrote about the growing pressure from businesses, financial institutions, and governments to raise retirement ages or delay eligibility for public pensions. Five years later, the debate has not faded in fact, it has intensified. What was once considered a politically toxic idea has, in many countries, become part of long-term fiscal planning. […]
One of the most exciting truths about retirement is that every day is an adventure of your own choosing. Without the constraints of work schedules, deadlines, or commuting, you have the freedom to shape your days, seek new experiences, and fill your life with stories worth sharing. For me, this past week has been a […]
Retirement can feel like stepping into a quieter rhythm, a slower pace of life. And yet, sometimes the most extraordinary experiences come from this very slowing down. By taking a fresh perspective on everyday tasks, you can uncover rewards that might have gone unnoticed for years. A simple week in my life illustrates this beautifully. […]
