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Don Akchin

In the Valley of the Shadow of Debt

Retirement and debt do not play together well.

7h ago

In the Valley of the Shadow of Debt

7h ago

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Why We Grow Kinder As We Grow Older

Science confirms that older adults really are more generous.

Mar 29

Why We Grow Kinder As We Grow Older

Mar 29

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Food And I Are Forging a New Relationship

All I need to do is stop eating like a child

Mar 22

Food And I Are Forging a New Relationship

Mar 22

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Social Insecurity

Is my comfortable retirement about to blow up?

Mar 15

Social Insecurity

Mar 15

One of These Two Can Learn New Tricks

Hint: It’s not the dog.

Mar 14

One of These Two Can Learn New Tricks

Mar 14

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

One of These Two Can Learn New Tricks

Hint: it’s not the dog

Mar 8

One of These Two Can Learn New Tricks

Mar 8

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Retirement Is Not What You Expect

The transition to post-career life can be bumpy.

Mar 1

Retirement Is Not What You Expect

Mar 1

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

The Case for Aging “Disgracefully”

Don’t act your age — own it.

Feb 22

The Case for Aging “Disgracefully”

Feb 22

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

The Scales Have Tilted Too Far!

It’s hard to join with others when we can’t use our words.

Feb 15

The Scales Have Tilted Too Far!

Feb 15

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Should we expect more from healthcare?

Do we expect too much?

Feb 8

Should we expect more from healthcare?

Feb 8

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Talking ‘Bout my Generation

A nasty attack on baby boomers proves ageism is alive and well

Feb 1

Talking ‘Bout my Generation

Feb 1

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Weighing the Risks of Dementia

Some factors are better predictors than others.

Jan 26

Weighing the Risks of Dementia

Jan 26

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Do You Experience Fear of Running Out (FORO)?

Examining “safe” withdrawal rates and other retirement variables

Jan 18

Do You Experience Fear of Running Out (FORO)?

Jan 18

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Toxic Masculinity Gets Old

Why many men suck at retirement

Jan 11

Toxic Masculinity Gets Old

Jan 11

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

A Model of Active “Retirement”

Jimmy Carter’s post-presidential career sets a sterling example.

Jan 4

A Model of Active “Retirement”

Jan 4

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Taking Inventory

My end-of-year accounting of reasons to be grateful.

Dec 28, 2024

Taking Inventory

Dec 28, 2024

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It…

Aging has an important spiritual purpose

Dec 21, 2024

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It…

Dec 21, 2024

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

I’m a Reducetarian! Who Knew?

What to know about plant-based diets and older bodies

Dec 14, 2024

I’m a Reducetarian! Who Knew?

Dec 14, 2024

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!

Some thoughts for those who hear a call to action

Dec 7, 2024

Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!

Dec 7, 2024

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

There’s a Time for Me

Must retirement mean never having to say you’re busy?

Nov 23, 2024

There’s a Time for Me

Nov 23, 2024

Don Akchin

Don Akchin

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Don Akchin publishes The EndGame (https://theendgame.substack.com), a weekly newsletter and biweekly podcast for adults who are aging with joy and purpose.

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