Congratulations, You’re Retired! Now What?

Do’s and Don’t For Day One of Retirement

by Joyce Wadler, AARP

Do sleep as late as you like. After getting up at 7 a.m. for 45 years, that may no longer be possible. Take as long as you want to remain in bed and brood. Suggested brooding topic: Will you make the most of the years you have left, or will you blow it?

Do treat yourself to breakfast at a trendy coffee shop. Panic when you realize you have no idea what ristretto and affogato are. Stagger to park bench.

Do not sit on park bench. The next thing you know, you’ll be feeding pigeons.

Do remind yourself that you.... [click here to read the full article]