Make Your Money Work for Your Happiness, Not the Other Way Around

Make Your Money Work for Your Happiness, Not the Other Way Around Barnett Financial & Tax

While some people idealize retirement as a time of leisure, many people often view retirement as a time of financial constraint and worry. For these reasons, you might think that your money and savings will dictate your happiness. But what if we changed the narrative? What if retirement was a time when your money worked…

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Finally, You Can Stop to Smell the Roses in Retirement

Finally, You Can Stop to Smell the Roses in Retirement Barnet Financial & Tax

Retirement is a time for rest, relaxation, and a chance to sit back and appreciate all that we have gained. No longer do we have to rush around trying to meet deadlines or fulfill the demands of a boss. Instead, we can take the time to slow down and truly enjoy the moments we have…

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3 Ways to Cope with the Retirement Blues

3 Ways to Cope with the Retirement Blues BFT Financial

Settling down for retirement after many years of work can feel like a sigh of relief, a moment to catch your breath and slow down. However, this shift in lifestyle can also bring up feelings of sadness, anxiety, and loss of purpose. Studies show that a third of retirees develop symptoms of depression,[1] especially those who…

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What Is Ageism and How Can You Overcome It?

What Is Ageism and How Can You Overcome It? Barnett Financial & Tax

Ageism is discrimination against someone based on their age. It can happen in overt or subtle ways, in the workplace and in our daily lives. There are plenty of negative stereotypes about older people that can affect how you think about aging. It’s important to think about how to overcome ageism and negative thinking about…

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It’s Time to Re-Frame the Way We Think About Aging

It’s Time to Re-Frame the Way We Think About Aging Barnett Financial & Tax

It’s common to hear people complain about getting older, but aging isn’t all bad. A positive attitude towards aging can go a long way towards finding happiness in retirement. There are plenty of things that get better with age, like a fine wine, so why not you too? Here are some wise words that can…

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How to Get Through the “Disenchantment” Phase of Retirement

How to Get Through the “Disenchantment” Phase of Retirement Barnett Financial and Tax

Everyone talks a lot about how to prepare for retirement financially, but often there is less focus on how to re-orient your life and mindset. Research shows that the way people feel about their retirements follows a u-shaped curve; first, people are quite positive, then not as much, and then are positive again. From the…

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Will You Get Happier As You Age?

Will You Get Happier As You Age? Barnett Financial & Tax

There’s no doubt that our culture often overlooks the benefits of aging. You may not have looked forward to getting older when you were younger, but now that you’re nearing retirement, you may have gained a different perspective. The fact is, many studies have found that happiness does increase with age.[1] There could be many…

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How to Change Your Habits

How to Change Your Habits Barnett Financial and Tax

We’ve all heard the saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” but is it true? Maybe it is for dogs, but not for people. You can always learn new habits, no matter what age you are. It starts with understanding how the brain works and building on success. You can go from seeing…

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Can You Be Forever Young?

Can You Be Forever Young? Barnett Financial and Tax

In a landmark “Counterclockwise” study at Harvard University,[1] a group of men in their 70s went to a retreat locale that was a sort of time machine back to 1959. The participants listened to Perry Como, watched Ed Sullivan, read magazines from the ’50s, and were not allowed to speak about anything that took place…

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