by Retired Life Now | Jul 18, 2023 | Transitions
By Bruce Carlson Greetings, to our blog readers! I’m thrilled to share with you the incredible journey Karen and I have embarked upon in our new home, the enchanting town of New Athens, Illinois. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, this vibrant community has...
by Retired Life Now | Jul 18, 2023 | Lifestyle
By Bruce and Karen Carlson Moving to a new place can be both exciting and challenging. It brings new opportunities, experiences, and challenges that can shape an individual’s lifestyle. Our move from North Aurora, IL, to New Athens, IL, has brought a number of...
by Retired Life Now | Jul 18, 2023 | Transitions
By Bruce Carlson Introduction Moving to a new location brings both excitement and challenges, especially when it coincides with the transition into retirement. It is a critical phase that requires careful planning and preparation to ensure a smooth and fulfilling...
by Retired Life Now | Jul 18, 2023 | Transitions
By Bruce Carlson As Karen and I began the process of moving and heading into retirement we realized financial planning was a key component. We were leaving the working world and losing our regular income required some rethinking of expenses. Moving south helped with...
by Retired Life Now | Jul 18, 2023 | Lifestyle
By Bruce Carlson As Karen and I begin retirement, we are realizing the need to be in shape. With all the craziness of the move to our new home, we have gotten out of our workout routine. It’s time to start getting ourselves back in shape. We started to walk our...
