The New Retirement: Jan Cullinane

Sooner or later everyone has to make a decision about when they retire, what it looks like, and where they want to spend their retirement. Our guest today, Jan Cullinane, is co-author of the book, “The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide To The Rest of Your Life.” Her book tackles the basic questions of what to do in your retirement and is especially thorough in exploring where you should spend it. Cullinane and Fitzgerald, her co-author, give a report card to each community they recommend, grading them on climate, cost of living, health care, transportation and things to do. As you might expect, Florida’s coastal communities rank among their favorites but so do Reno (perhaps you’ll find a new career at its professional bartending school!) and Asheville, North Carolina. The interview also addresses the questions, how do you know if you’re really ready for retirement and what are the secret ingredients for a great retirement. Jan Cullinane has a B.S. and M.Ed. from the University of Maryland and she’s the Retirement Expert for the NABBW (National Association of Baby Boomer Women). She is a regular contributor to “Ocean Breeze” and “Let Life In” magazines.