Category Archives: Planning For Retirement

REBLOGGED: Retirement Facts and Stats

Posted on April 25, 2013 by lifeisacelebration

By Sing Lin, Ph.D. Member of National Council of Chinese Institute of Engineers ¨C USA /Greater New York Chapter, and Member of Board of Director of National Taiwan University Alumni Association ¨C Greater New York March 2002 Longevity vs. Retirement Age … Continue reading →

Know When To Quit. Know When It’s Enough.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by lifeisacelebration

This is a good read. Posting it here to share with you…… CHINESE ADVICE TO 50-YEAR OLDS & OLDER WHERE YOUR LIFE STAND HERE ON EARTH (Translated from the Chinese). Because none of us have many years to live, and … Continue reading →

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EXTRAS are NOT EXTRAS

Posted on July 15, 2012 by lifeisacelebration

If you’re employed, you must love those Christmas and Mid-Year bonuses. Guess what, they’re among the firsts you’d miss once you retire. So, what’s extra (your bonuses or any unexpected gains or windfall) should not translate (at least fully) to … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready To Retire?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by lifeisacelebration

‎”You can be young without money but you can’t be old without it.” – Tennessee Williams (So work. Save. While you still can. You don’t need much. Just Enough. And KNOW WHEN TO STOP TO ENJOY WHAT YOU’VE SAVED) — … Continue reading →