RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_15403ae8-7188-47c6-8f16-3bafd3da4b7d -- Rendered At Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:23:10 +0000 Retires Great Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/retires-great-podcast en-US Copyright 2021 Retires Great, All rights reserved. Helping You Achieve a Purposeful Retirement Shannon & Debbie, Retires Great Helping You Achieve a Purposeful Retirement 15403ae8-7188-47c6-8f16-3bafd3da4b7d Debbie and Shannon from RetiresGreat.com reveal the strategies to achieve a happy and rewarding retirement.

 

We believe it’s more than

how much you saved.

Not only is this the next chapter of life,

these should also be your golden years.

Our desire is to provide

fresh perspectives and insights to

“Achieve a purpose filled retirement”

 

While money is important, at best, it affords a comfortable lifestyle. Most retirees underestimate the multitude of other aspects to consider.

Such as keeping healthy and active, meaningful hobbies and interests, quality relationships, and maintaining a positive mindset.

A husband-and-wife team, Debbie and Shannon, both retired from work in their mid 50s. Immersing themselves into retirement, they’ve become experts on making these the best years of your life.

]]> episodic no Shannon & Debbie, Retires Great debbie@retiresgreat.com false full 8 Greatest Retirement Fears & How to Overcome Them 8 Greatest Retirement Fears & How to Overcome Them 5 2021 Shannon & Debbie, Retires Great Greatest Retirement Fears 8 Greatest Retirement Fears There are no guarantees in life and many baby boomers worry what could go sideways after they retire. While it makes sense to be aware, fretting and worrying about what might or might not happen isn’t healthy. So, let’s look at the greatest fears in retirement and how to overcome them.


The 8 greatest retirement fears include outliving your savings/investments, social security will be reduced/cease to exist, declining health, lack of access to affordable healthcare, cognitive decline, unable to meet basic financial needs, finding meaningful ways to spend time and stay involved and feeling isolated/alone.

]]> <p>There are no guarantees in life and many baby boomers worry what could go sideways after they retire. While it makes sense to be aware, fretting and worrying about what might or might not happen isn’t healthy. So, let’s look at the greatest fears in retirement and how to overcome them.</p><p><br></p><p>The 8 <strong>greatest retirement fears</strong> include outliving your savings/investments, social security will be reduced/cease to exist, declining health, lack of access to affordable healthcare, cognitive decline, unable to meet basic financial needs, finding meaningful ways to spend time and stay involved and feeling isolated/alone.</p> 0814fd4b-66d5-44ff-8208-4c1e8d68417e https://www.retiresgreat.com/greatest-retirement-fears/ Fri, 28 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000 861 false full 27 of the Best Witty Retirement Jokes and Stories 27 of the Best Witty Retirement Jokes and Stories Shannon & Debbie, Retires Great Witty Retirement Jokes Witty Retirement Jokes

Who doesn’t enjoy a good joke? For your reading pleasure, we’ve compiled the best witty retirement jokes and stories. If one tickles your funny bone, share it with a friend. After all, they always say, laughter is the best medicine.


I have to confess, researching this article was an absolute blast! There’s lots of funny retirement jokes out there, so it was a challenge to collect the best of the best – as determined by my sense of humor.

]]> <p><br></p><p>Who doesn’t enjoy a good joke? For your reading pleasure, we’ve compiled the best <a href="https://www.retiresgreat.com/witty-retirement-jokes/" rel="nofollow"><strong>witty retirement jokes</strong></a> and stories. If one tickles your funny bone, share it with a friend. After all, they always say, laughter is the best medicine.</p><p><br></p><p>I have to confess, researching this article was an absolute blast! There’s lots of funny retirement jokes out there, so it was a challenge to collect the best of the best – as determined by my sense of humor.</p> 264b50fb-acfd-409c-b25f-5fbb7cb9ef5f https://www.retiresgreat.com/witty-retirement-jokes/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 23:35:00 +0000 1474 false full How to Have a Grateful Heart for A Happier Retirement How to Have a Grateful Heart for A Happier Retirement 2 2021 Shannon & Debbie, Retires Great How to Have a Grateful Heart for a Happier Life in Retirement How to Have a Grateful Heart for a Happier Life in Retirement We could all do a little better at appreciating the good things that come into our lives. Life being what it is, we have a tendency to overlook the good and get caught up in what could be better.


How to develop a grateful heart requires opening your heart to all the good and not so good that life throws your way. This can be done by daily expressions of gratitude, affirmations, meditation, journaling, and/or thanking a friend. This can lead to a happier, more rewarding life.

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If your partner doesn’t share in your hopes and dreams, the matrimonial union will become unhappy. Each of us has our own expectations.

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