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Why Purpose Matters After Retirement
Why is finding purpose after retirement so important?
Because without it, even freedom and free time can feel empty, purpose gives your next chapter direction, energy, and meaning.
Here’s why purpose matters more than ever in retirement:
- It helps co...
Wondering how to find purpose in retirement now that your career chapter is behind you?
This guide helps you reconnect with what lights you up—so your days feel rich in meaning, not just activity.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why purpose matters more than ever after 55
- How to reflect...
Legacy Isn’t About Wealth—It’s About Meaning
When most people hear the word “legacy,” they think of money or property. But for many retirees, the most meaningful legacy isn’t measured in dollars—it’s felt in stories, relationships, values, and community impact.
Your real legacy is how you li...
You’ve Lived a Story Worth Sharing
You may not think of yourself as a storyteller—but if you’ve lived, loved, worked, struggled, and grown, you already are one.
Many retirees underestimate just how much wisdom they carry. They think, “I didn’t do anything extraordinary.” But here’s the truth...
Purpose in Retirement Isn’t Found—It’s Built
You don’t stumble into a meaningful retirement—you shape it.
After decades of structure, deadlines, and productivity, many retirees suddenly ask, “Now what?” But the answer rarely shows up as a bolt of lightning. Instead, purpose in this season of...
From Passion to Profit—It’s Easier Than You Think
That hobby you’ve always loved? It might just be your next great business.
Whether painting, baking, writing, or growing vegetables, your favorite pastime isn’t just a way to pass the time—it’s a potential income stream hiding in plain sight....
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✍️ About the Author
Curt Roese is a CPA, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a graduate student in entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. With over 40 years of experience in finance, small business, and real estate, Curt understands the challenges and opportunities that come with embarking on a new chapter after retirement.
He Founded Retirepreneur to help others navigate this transition, offering straightforward tools, honest advice, and practical strategies for launching second-act businesses.
His mission is to empower retirees to live a vibrant, fulfilling, financially secure future!