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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. Still others hope to stave off the boredom of retirement, launching blogs, podcasts and YouTube channels to feed their souls.

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How Toxic Positivity Can Hurt Your Finances

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While staying positive is essential to reaching your goals, pushing aside or suppressing negative feelings can make things worse in the long run. Pushing off conversations about life insurance, retirement savings or long-term care doesn’t protect you from the negative feelings the subjects bring up.

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Introduce Yourself to Yourself

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” and the answer is “I want to work for this company until I retire, and I’ll do my best to keep my job,” it may be the answer your spouse or friends expect from you. You may need others to help you reach your goals. Moreover, the journey to attain your goal should fill you with excitement and bring you joy.