Retirement – Old Teacher New Lessons

08 Jan

Turning 60: Looking Back with Gratitude and Forward with Intention

Glenda C

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I woke up on a Sunday morning in late December feeling absolutely terrible. The flu had taken hold, my body was exhausted, and all I wanted to do was stay under the covers. And then it hit me-I was officially 60 years old. Not exactly the milestone moment I had...

23 Oct

52-Week Christmas Savings Challenge for 2026, Starts November 1st

Glenda C

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Blog, Financial Planning, General Topics, Retirement

Start saving for Christmas in 2026 now! Learn how I begin my 52-week savings challenge on November 1 and how I adapted it with an envelope method to match our family’s pay schedule — complete with a free downloadable tracker. Why I Start My Savings Challenge on November 1 Christmas...

28 Jan

Embrace the Best of Both Worlds: The Perks of Semi-Retirement

Glenda C

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Blog, Retirement

I was almost 58 when I decided it was time to retire from a career in education spanning 37 years in urban education. During that time, I was blessed to hold many different positions and learn so much about all levels of Pk-12 school systems. In 2023, I found myself...

14 Dec

Downsizing with Purpose: Making Room for What Matters Most

Glenda C

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Blog, Retirement

People always talk about downsizing after they retire, and I have always connected that to moving to a smaller home. I had never given much thought to downsizing your sentimental possessions as part of that process. As we have prepared for our move from Texas to Colorado, we have chosen...

09 Oct

Headlong into My New Life of Retirement

Glenda C

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Blog, Retirement

I have spent 36 years working towards retirement and the last two years dreaming of it. Still, as I sit here this Monday morning, after my first week of retirement, I am reminded of all the wonderful people I met as a teacher, school administrator, and district administrator. I know...

Category: Retirement

Turning 60: Looking Back with Gratitude and Forward with Intention

52-Week Christmas Savings Challenge for 2026, Starts November 1st

Embrace the Best of Both Worlds: The Perks of Semi-Retirement

Downsizing with Purpose: Making Room for What Matters Most

Headlong into My New Life of Retirement