Retirement Conversations

How did our modern concept of retirement begin, and where?  Peter gives us a brief history lesson today...

Starting or maintaining a bucket list is a great idea in retirement, but what should you put on it?  Peter has a few ideas to get you started ...

Time is something that we seem to have a lot of in retirement - but are you spending yours wisely ?

Peter share some highlights from a recent trip to Singapore and Japan, and looks at some of things we should consider when travelling overseas in retirement.

Any activity, including retirement, can be made easier with some forward thinking and planning.  Peter explains how he goes about setting visionary targets for himself, and how to create a list of your own personal values that guide everything you do.

Friendships are important all the way through our lives, and this still rings true in retirement.  Peter and Neil discuss ways to stay in contact with friends, and make new ones.  Peter also talks about people from "The Blue Zone" - and what we can learn from them about the importance of friendships.

We all want to lead a long and healthy life.  So, what are some of things we can do that will assist this ?

Peter has spoken with thousands of retirees during his lifetime.  In this episode, he gives us some of the lessons that we can take from these. 

WE face spending traps throughout our lives, but in retirement, we can be especially vulnerable to purchasing things we don't really need to buy - especially if we suddenly have a lot of cash.  Peter and Neil discuss some traps to avoid, or at least to try before you buy !

At least 12 months before retiring, there's a lot of things you can start thinking about and planning ...

Peter runs through the five main stages of retirement, from pre-planning to fulfillment.

Having enough money in retirement is always a challenge.  In this episode, Peter discusses a method of saving money for future events and emergencies.

Many retirees will come to the very difficult decision point of "Do I stay in my home, do I downsize or move to a retirement village, or do I move into a facility with different levels of care?".  Peter and Neil discuss the options, and some of the important considerations along the way.

Sometimes getting a bargain can be a good thing - but sometimes it isn't !  Peter outlines a few circumstances in retirement where cheaper may not be better ...

Peter discusses some of the better ways to fund your retirement, as well as exploring some of the ways to avoid.

Peter and Neil discuss some of the more relevant types of insurance that retirees consider, and give a few tips to help when considering different insurance policies.

"Fitter, Faster, Stronger" seems a good motto for younger active people - but how can this be applied to retirement ?  Peter and Neil discuss.

Diet is important in all phases of life, and retirement is no exception !  Peter talks about some foods that you think might be helping you, but maybe they're not ...

Peter and Neil extol the virtues of walking, and Peter also gives us some interesting walking facts.

We talk about different things you can and should do in retirement - but what about a few things that you shouldn't do ?  Peter has a list ...

There are so many health-related things to think about in retirement.  Peter and Neil discuss some important things to think about, such as sleep, regular health checks, exercise, the importance of mental health, and how standing on one leg may help you ! 

There is no one way to do retirement, it will be different for each person, depending on a lot of factors - but there are many things that you can start considering well before you retire...

When did the concept of retirement come about?  What do different countries do for retirees?  How has it changed over the years?  Peter has some interesting answers !

Change is difficult for many of us - and changing a habit can be even more difficult in retirement if you've been doing it your whole life !  Peter and Neil discuss how to approach changing a habit that you've decided you want to change, and how the acronym SMART can be of assistance ...

We've all made some financial mistakes in our lives, but in retirement, they can have even more dire consequences.  Peter and Neil discuss a few common ones to avoid if you can.