Retirement living options are more varied than ever, but understanding them early is often overlooked. What most people don’t realize is that waiting for a health event or urgent change can significantly reduce available choices. Common misconceptions include believing retirement living decisions can be made quickly, that all communities are similar, or that downsizing is only a real estate decision rather than a life transition. This seminar took a practical look at retirement living options...

Money later in life is no longer just about accumulation—it is about decision-making. The truth is that as we age, financial choices become more complex, not because there are too many options, but because resources must last longer and mistakes are harder to undo. Common misconceptions include believing that one strategy works for everyone, that higher returns always mean better outcomes, or that financial planning ends at retirement. This seminar took an honest look at the financial...

Travel after retirement often looked very different than most people expected. Some retirees traveled more than ever. Others traveled less—not because they wanted to, but because assumptions, misinformation, or lack of planning got in the way. Common misconceptions included believing travel had to be costly, physically demanding, or limited to long-distance trips. This seminar was about telling the truth about travel after retirement—without hype or pressure. We discussed the realities of...