Archive - Epic Retirement International

Are you a Prime Timer? Finding your place in the second half of life

Across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond, we’re seeing the same shift: people in their late 40s, 50s and 60s approaching life differently.

Aug 17 •

The fear of never having enough to retire

Doesn’t matter if you’ve got £100,000 or £2 million in savings - almost everyone I talk to thinks they’ll never get to ‘enough’.

Aug 10 •

July 2025

The three phases before retirement

From my work with hundreds of thousands of people navigating this transition, I see midlife unfolding in three clear phases, before you reach a full…

Jul 14 •

June 2025

Using your 50s better

Life’s structure is shifting. We’ve gained more years in the middle, and more again at the end - which means you do have time… just not always the kind…

Jun 30 •

What does a good day look like?

Forget bucket lists for a moment. I’m not talking about the dream trip to Tuscany or walking the Camino. I’m talking about a regular Tuesday.

Jun 8 •

May 2025

The spending myth that might not hold up in your retirement

Retirement isn’t a financial dead zone. It’s not about shrinking into a smaller life.It’s about choosing how you want to spend your time - and yes, your…

May 25 •

April 2025

Is now the right time to retire? Or is it worth delaying just a little?

Two big topics this week - and the cover reveal for Prime Time: 27 rules for the new midlife.

Apr 13 •

March 2025

Why spending in retirement doesn’t drop the way some expect it to

And why that’s not necessarily a bad thing

Mar 30 •

Breaking free from old midlife and retirement templates

The idea that midlife is the start of decline isn’t just outdated—it’s actively harmful. It leads to self-directed ageism, where we shrink our…

Mar 20 •

February 2025

You’ve saved for decades — now how do you switch to spending

Now that you’re here at retirement—or getting close—there’s a new challenge: how do you actually spend your money without guilt, anxiety, or the fear of…

Feb 23 •

The retirement satisfaction formula

And - an important message about scammers imitating me.

Feb 9 •

January 2025

The holidays are over: let’s get serious about 2025

Some simple motivation for the new year - whether your retirement is imminent or a few years off.

Jan 12 •

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