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If you are in your 50s or 60s you may be thinking about retirement. You may even be retired but looking to make changes in your life. Here are a few resources and personal stories to inspire you on your way ...

New Beginnings


		What will Retirement mean to you? Christina Harkness is a retirement and life coach. She knows that the word ‘retirement’ conjures up something different for each of us. What's more our attitude towards retirement has changed dramatically in recent years. It may still be regarded with apprehension, but gone are the days when it was perceived as a gradual decline from productive life. More »

		Jeff Funnell starts a musical career at 59 Having had a busy career in the financial sector in London, on retiring at 54 Jeff was determined to pursue other interests away from the business world. He had left school at 16 and so signed up for an Open University degree, seeing it as a chance to make up for lost opportunities. More »

		Retire to Mexico Living in Cuernavaca, Mexico, could transform your life. According to author Julia Taylor, if you chose to retire to this beautiful part of the world you could become less self centered and get better at living your life in a more holistic way. Are you ready for a new home town and a new life? More »

		Our Trip along America’s Byways Four years ago they had driven up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Now retired, they return to follow the route which extends 469 miles along the crest of the southern Appalachians through Virginia and North Carolina. A beautiful journey through country that is home to white-tailed deer, black bears and more than 100 bird species. A delight for all nature lovers. More »

		Retiring from the City of London to a life on the Ocean's Wave When a lifelong friend, the same age, died after a workout David Barnett decided to retire so that he could follow his dream - sail to the Caribbean and cruise the Islands. Now, after visiting some thirty five countries, he spends relaxing days on his boat quietly cruising the Med. More »

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Ideas, Challenges, Inspiration and Information for Retirement


		You and Your Money - Personal Finance in the Spotlight If you are retired or thinking of retiring, this innovative course from The Open University may be for you. "You and Your Money: Personal Finance in Context" aims to put you firmly in control of your decision making in money matters. Your chance to get a better understanding of the complex issues behind the headlines. Find out more »

		Study for free with The Open University OpenLearn gives you access to hundreds of OU courses through a virtual learning environment that supports independent learners. OpenLearn study units range across 11 topics, from access to postgraduate level. Popular topics include Health and LifeStyle, Languages, Science and Nature and IT and Computing. Find out more »

Things to do in Retirement

Inspiring things to do when I retire

You may be dreaming of retiring or taking early retirement from a pressurised job or business life.
You may have just retired and are looking for new challenges. GiddyLimits online magazine is packed with inspiration, things to do - starting a new business, career, volunteering, education, personal stories of people who have followed their dream.

RETIREMENT . EARLY RETIREMENT . RETIRED AND LOOKING FOR INSPIRATIO NEW BEGINNINGS FOR OVER 50s AND OVER 60s

What does it mean to be retired?

Find out with GiddyLimits online magazine - inspiration for men and women over fifty.

Ideas & Inspiration for Retirement

What will Retirement mean to you?

Jeff Funnell starts a musical career at 59

Retire to Mexico

Our Trip along America’s Byways

Retiring from the City of London to a life on the Ocean's Wave

You and Your Money - Personal Finance in the Spotlight

Study for free with The Open University

Things to do in Retirement

Inspiring things to do when I retire

RETIREMENT . EARLY RETIREMENT . RETIRED AND LOOKING FOR INSPIRATIO NEW BEGINNINGS FOR OVER 50s AND OVER 60s

What does it mean to be retired?