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Life in Retirement Dan Langworthy, CIMA®, CPWA® Life in Retirement Dan Langworthy, CIMA®, CPWA®

The First Year of Retirement: What Happens After the Honeymoon Phase?

The first year of retirement can feel like a long-awaited victory lap. But after the projects, travel, golf, and open calendar settle in, many retirees face a deeper question: What now? This article explores the emotional and financial transition into retirement, including purpose, identity, money confidence, relationships, and the risk of drifting without a clear vision.

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Retirement Legacy Is More Than Money

Legacy is not just what gets distributed after you are gone. It is what gets remembered while you are still here. In this Retire and Thrive article, Dan Langworthy explores retirement legacy, grandchildren, ethical wills, charitable giving, and the surprisingly powerful exercise of writing your own obituary.

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Mediterranean Cruise Tips & Tricks: Rome + 9 Nights on Carnival Miracle

Thinking about a Mediterranean cruise in retirement? We’re sharing the real tips and tricks we learned on our fall 2025 honeymoon: flying into Rome, boarding the Carnival Miracle for nine nights, and visiting Kuşadası (Ephesus), Mykonos, Athens, Olympia, and Naples (Pompeii + a winery at the base of Vesuvius). This guide is built for travelers 55+—with advice on pacing, excursions, packing, hydration, and making the most of every port without feeling rushed.

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