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We Won’t Retire and Move to Timbuktu or Other Obscure Places (Real or Not)
By H.A.R.D. Wears on March 17, 2022
Man, this morning when I woke up in Idaho it was 27 degrees and threatening to snow. The forecast showed a high of 33 and more snow. Windy and gray skies, I knew it’d be a great day to stoke the fireplace and plan some warm-weather vacations. And while I do that, I know the […]
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
By H.A.R.D. Wears on November 30, 2021
I don’t know about you, but man, there’s a briskness to the air that screams at me every morning, threatening to snow and bury my sun-lovin’ soul (and whispering that I need to travel south). Not that I don’t enjoy winter, but really, I only like it when I’m playing in it, not when I […]
All We can do is Laugh
By H.A.R.D. Wears on November 9, 2021
Okay, folks. Are you laughing now more that you’re retired, or less? We think we’re laughing more. Maybe it’s because we’ve more time on our hands. Maybe it’s because if we didn’t laugh we’d cry. Perhaps it’s because we’ve learned to take life less seriously than we did 20 years ago. We’re not sure why, […]
Create Your Own Retirement Schedule
By H.A.R.D. Wears on September 21, 2021
Before being retired, we were excited for no more schedules, more free time, and more opportunity to do what we wanted when we wanted. Man, we quickly realized that retirement did not guarantee any of that! Sure, we don’t have to get up for the grind of the work week, but we still have to […]
Best Places for Retirees in the Fall
By H.A.R.D. Wears on September 14, 2021
We love to travel at H.A.R.D. and we’re exploring the best places for retirees in the fall. We’ve seen the country and continue exploring our nation.
Retirement Should Never be Boring
By H.A.R.D. Wears on August 31, 2021
ugh it’s something we work our whole career for, it tends to catch many of us by surprise. We think that as one starts the financial planning of retirement, they should also start a hobbies list that combines socializing, physical activity, creativity and personal growth opportunities.
How to Safely Do The Holidays in 2020
By H.A.R.D. Wears on November 20, 2020
How to Safely Do The Holidays in 2020 Holiday season is in full bloom, much like the COVID-19 cases. As we’ve dealt with this strange virus for most of 2020, many grandparents and retirees are ready and eager to visit with their family for Thanksgiving but are anxious about the safest way to do the […]
The Best Gifts For Retirees
By H.A.R.D. Wears on October 28, 2020
Holiday shopping for a recent retiree can be challenging. They’ve already gotten the greatest gift ever-retirement!