Tag Archives: retirement

The True Value of a Milestone and the Devil You Know

Posted on 2026-06-07 by The Narrator

My manager retired this week. Twenty-eight years with the same company. Let that number sink in for a moment. She was a tough woman, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, an absolute hard-ass when the mission demanded it, but a … Continue reading →

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Why Sometimes Doing Nothing is Pure Genius

Posted on 2025-06-14 by The Narrator

Not long ago a friend nearing retirement confided in me with a heavy heart, his voice carrying a note of genuine surprise, a blend of disappointment and some bewilderment. While the market had soared in recent years, his retirement portfolio … Continue reading →

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