And not just when it comes to money, either - but also what retirement would be like in the first place. Jeff today discusses that element and much more - things that retirees might do differently if given another chance.

Today Jeff talks about some tips, or shortcuts, to shoring up retirement life to make it as enjoyable as possible. Some of these involve areas of financial planning but others are lifestyle planning tips, such as how to save money on various activities, or to spend money to save time on things you don't like to do or want to spend time doing. Things that can help you enjoy retirement in every way possible.

Overall longevity is the biggest risk to retirement assets - making sure you don't outlive your money. Today Jeff breaks down longevity into five areas which can more specifically address longevity risk - health care and taxes among them - and strategies to use to get the most from your money.

Wouldn't you love to find some ways to boost your retirement savings? Today Jeff talks about some things to look for that could help you do just that - like automating your savings so you don't really see that money to begin with. Also looking into fees for things you don't need or use, or making sure you have some emergency money on hand to cover unexpected expenses so you don't dip into your retirement accounts.

We assess and evaluate things like physical health throughout our lives - why not the same with our financial health, especially when approaching retirement? Today Jeff goes over some simple steps to look over your cash flow, assets and other aspects of your finances to be sure they are healthy, too, and that your money will last as long as you need it to when you retire.

Annuities are the one financial instrument that you either love or hate with nothing in between. Today Jeff talks about how the right annuity can help bring you guaranteed retirement income, and also how to avoid certain types of annuities that can actually drain your retirement savings, or keep you from building its value or passing it on a a spouse or other family members.

Sometimes these are referred to as the "go-go", "slow-go" and "no-go" stages of retirement. They reflect the amount of activity - and spending - that is likely for each period. Today Jeff talks about how to prepare for each of these stages to be sure the money is there to cover whatever it is you need.

Today Jeff takes you though various areas you need to be sure of concerning your money and whether you are REALLY ready to retire. Things like whether you have enough income, how your assets are invested, various risks such as long term health care, and more.

As you approach retirement, you may be asking yourself if your investment decisions are the right ones. Have you saved enough? What about health care and long term care costs? Taxes? Today Jeff talks about four strategies which explore retirement expenses and how you can set yourself up to make sure they are covered.

Well, not yoga itself - but some of its principles can help guide you in forming a retirement plan. Today Jeff explains how things such as finding inner calm, or building core strength, or flexibility - all major aspects of yoga practice - can relate to making sure your retirement strategy is rock solid.