Baby Boomers born between 1944 – 1964, how are they coping with the thought of retirement? They are independent, responsible, and mature. Equipped to make up their own minds and determine what is most valuable or significant. By 2014, 65% of adults 50 – 64 used social networking sites – mostly Facebook to revive “dormant” relationships. Reminiscing about the “old days” is a key feature in their lives, as they do not see themselves as aging. In fact, although they may have been chronologically ready or forced to retire, biologically if they keep physically and mentally healthy, they can take up to 15 years off their lives! They have a strong sense of self and influenced by rational decision making - they like facts. Raised in well structured, well-disciplined households, they will have brought up their families the same way and have no doubt it will continue as they command respect for their authority. As the ”Me Generation” and “Empty Nesters”, they have focused on paying off debts and maximising their investments. They want to maintain their lifestyle after retirement. Their mantra is to stay active, keep learning, develop new relationships, and have fun. There is how ever a misconception about retirement “a withdrawal from one’s active working life”. How many of these Baby Boomers will fall into this trap? They will want to maintain their lifestyle, so the monthly pension must be sufficient, or they will need to find a new income stream. Whether you are preparing for retirement, close to retirement or in retirement, with new purpose, new goals & new outcomes, you will feel rejuvenated, settled, focused & excited to move into the next phase of your life. Given the uncertainty of the current times, it is more important now than ever to prepare for a more rewarding retired lifestyle. To bounce you into a new way of life, bringing awesome reward mentally, emotionally & financially. When you care, reach out to others, and add value to their lives.