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Retirement Strategies and Avocations
Don't build your self image on your job title, or the
size of your office, but rather on your lasting character
such as your honesty, integrity, etc. This builds a self
image that is every bit _as strong in retirement, as it is in
a competitive career. Something you can continue to
do as you get older is volunteer work at worthwhile non–
profit organizations, and fishing. These are beneficial
avocations.
--
Roy and Cassandra Dickson, Searcy, Arkansas
Save
10
percent of all you make. Invest when you
can. Develop a life of purpose apart from your
occupation. (Retirement from an occupation should
nev1er mean retirement from life) . Prepare your finances
to live comfortably on less. Reading: it makes a well–
rounded person. Writing: it makes a precise person.
Physical sports in moderation: it makes a healthy
person . Do any good thing you enjoy!
--
Bill Watkins, Do/than, Alabama
Hobbies?! Develop some hobbies (skills) that can
be done alone and some that can be done with others.
Keep trying new things. After age 35, I learned two
foreign languages, taught myself and my boys to play
mandolin, guitar, and banjo ... and I keep learning.
--
Mr. and Mrs. John Coon, Searcy, Arkansas
Plan early for how you will handle the end stage of
life. We are doing this now by moving to a retirement
home where we can be taken care of for life.
--
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Altig, Long Beach, California
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