64 PLUS in the media

‘Nothing but a retiree’: why Boomers are turning to lifestyle coaches (AFR)

Dramatic increases in life expectancy mean more years in retirement, but some people find themselves struggling to find worth and meaning. Boomers are turning to retirement coaches to transform their post-work years.

Are you dreaming of retirement? (The Sydney Morning Herald)

David Kennedy, author of End of The Retirement Age, believes that a combination of work and play (rather than all play no work) is becoming more common among Australians in their late fifties, sixties and seventies.

All play and no work: Planning for retirement (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Once upon a time retirement was a simple matter. You worked for four decades, perhaps lived another decade after that, and that was it. Today, a longevity epidemic has disrupted that pattern.

How to work less, help the kids and do the job you always wanted (AFR)

Glass says: “Unexpected circumstances will often dictate when you end your working life. That’s why you need to be prepared.”

There’s much more to retirement than money (The Australian)

Jon Glass is former chief investment officer at Media Super. Starting life with a PhD in pure mathematics from Cambridge, he later worked at AMP and BT. These days he runs 64 PLUS, a retirement coaching company.

Why smart retirement planning is about more than money (Starts at 60)

Most of us know someone who has struggled mentally after clocking off for the last time. When your purpose, routine and social network are intertwined with your career, it can be daunting to make the transition.

What is a Retirement Coach? Tracey Spicer interviews Jon Glass for SuperGuide

Jon talks to Tracey Spicer about the origins of 64 PLUS, the benefits of retirement coaching, and the role of goal-setting and planning in making a successful retirement transition.

Jon Glass InDepth interview: ‘Finding Meaning and Purpose in Retirement’

Jon speaks with Peter White from The Inside Network about 64 PLUS, the (non-financial) challenges facing the retired and soon-to-be retired people., and the keys to a fulfilling retirement.

The five best ways to prepare for your retirement — (Firstlinks)

“Many retirees tell me that once they retired, they lost their sense of self-worth… this loss of identify and failure to craft a new one can be a big shock for many retirees.”