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Welcome to my blog where I reflect on life before, during, and after retirement, including the emotional and financial aspects of retirement - the joys, the challenges and the unexpected turns. I also write about health (including my own), how to prepare for life’s final chapters, and the financial realities of ageing.
The logo and slogan of the blog refers to the need to be properly prepared for retirement, and to have your affairs in order when your time arrives. There's a checklist included to assist you to get your ducks in a row as well as a checklist to assist those left behind through the tough times ahead.
My hope is to share lessons learned, spark conversations, and perhaps help others feel less alone on this journey. Whether you’re approaching retirement, already in it, or simply wondering how to make the most of your later years, you are welcome here. And remember:
Before you go, get your ducks in a row!
Click on the links below. The forms will automatically be downloaded to your Downloads folder on your device.
To-do's to get your ducks in a row
This is a checklist of things every person should do to assist next-of-kin after your passing.To-do's for next-of-kin left behind
This is a checklist of things to be done by your next-of-kin after your passing.Record of personal affairs and information
An editable form for you to log your personal information for the benefit of your loved ones left behind.Pre and post retirement expenses
An editable spreadsheet to calculate your pre and post retirement expenses as well as the investment size to provide a sustainable income after retirement.More to follow - watch this space!
The links below will take you to my E-Books and PDF Publications page
A book about my personal health journey to survive chronic atrial fibrillation, prostate cancer and stage 4 Lymphoma. An improved and translated version of my debut book Gesonde Aftrede - 'n Memoir.My debuutboek handel oor my voortdurende stryd met atriale fibrillasie en my oorwinning oor prostaatkanker en fase vier Limfoomkanker.This is a collection of blog posts I have written on the process of buidling a house and home ownership in South Africa.