
All Retirement Stories


95-Year-Old Jean Banas is Painting with Purpose
Jean Banas is a 92-year-old abstract expressionist and a major surprise to many critics and collectors who make the ageist and sexist assumption that her dynamic and energetic paintings were created by a much younger man.

Classic Car Restorer Nadeem Khan Building Bridges that Break Barriers
Nadeem Khan has found a passion restoring classic cars and creating music, as a bridge between different generations, cultures, and ethnicities.

Joey Molland: From Badfinger to Good Future
Joey Molland, Badfinger’s last surviving member, is working to see the band’s legacy goes out on a high note.

Financial Empowerment for 51 Million Non-Traditional Earners
Key insights for independent workers to navigate financial challenges of careers outside of the traditional workforce

Smooth Sailing Towards Retirement
James Moskito is an ambassador for creatures of the sea. While he is on a mission to protect their environment, James has an annuity that protects his financial future in uncertain waters.

5 Steps You Can Take Now to Catch Up On Your Retirement Savings
Millions of Americans have been impacted by COVID-19 and its economic consequences. Many workers have been forced to put a hold on new contributions to 401(k) or other retirement savings plans, which has resulted in a big opportunity cost in terms of lost future retirement income. Some pre-retirees have even delayed retirement altogether or had to reimagine their plans to consider part-time work to improve their savings. So, if your retirement savings progress has been sidetracked, don’t panic. It is never too late to re-start saving for money you will need in retirement.

The Greatest Rock Band in the World is Checking-Off Bucket Lists for Thousands
The Rolling Stones are rocking and rolling across the country as part of their 2021 No Filter tour, proving that life is not about age, it’s about attitude.

Planning to Retire Early? Here are Five Things to Consider Before Making the Leap.
The unusual circumstances of the pandemic have created a tough environment that has driven many Americans into an early retirement.

Smokejumper Took Risks at Work, But Won’t With Her Retirement
Renee Lamoreaux spent most of her work life in fire, smoke and ash. As a smokejumper for the U.S. Forest Service, she parachuted into fire zones to battle blazes all around the country.

8 Fun Part-Time Jobs After Retirement
If you’ve thought about going back to work later in life, it doesn’t have to mean returning to the daily grind. Check out Growing Bolder’s list of eight fun part-time jobs after retirement.

How Long Will $1 Million Last in Retirement?
Planning for the future and wondering how long will $1 million last in retirement? Growing Bolder has the answer.