The FIFA World Cup brings nations together through unforgettable moments, legendary players, and global competition. Here’s a look at its history, biggest records, iconic teams, and what to watch for in 2026.

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.

After 50 episodes of Retire and Thrive, one truth keeps showing up: retirement is not just a financial event. It is an identity shift, a cash-flow transition, a health priority, and a chance to build a future that is bigger than your past.

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.

Your financial plan dictates when you can retire, but the people you surround yourself with dictate how well you retire. Discover why building an intentional "retirement tribe" and auditing your inner circle is the true secret to longevity, happiness, and a thriving second act.

You may have planned for retirement financially, but have you planned how you will actually live? This article explores why retirement planning should include your time, energy, relationships, purpose, and the daily life you want after work.

Retirement is more than a financial decision. It is a major life transition that can change your identity, your schedule, your relationships, and your sense of purpose. Here is how to think beyond the numbers and prepare for the life you are retiring into.

Retirement is not a permanent Saturday. A better retirement plan asks a better question: what will an ordinary Tuesday look like for you? Here is why purpose, routine, and cash flow all matter more than most people realize.

Retirement rules have changed in ways that can create both opportunity and confusion. Here’s a practical guide to what matters most right now, from RMDs and inherited IRAs to Roth strategy, catch-up contributions, and the new 529-to-Roth rollover option.

Retirement is rarely about finding one magic number. It is about understanding your spending, protecting against avoidable mistakes, and building a plan that supports the life you actually want to live.

A market downturn can be unsettling, but it may not be the biggest threat to retirement. Here is a practical look at the risks that can quietly do more damage over time, including inflation, taxes, longevity, and lifestyle creep.

Market headlines change fast, but a sound financial plan should not. In this written companion to Retire & Thrive Episode 41, Dan outlines how diversification, risk management, and regular portfolio reviews can help investors stay focused during uncertain markets.