Do your ideas about retirement include volunteering? Retirement is not the end, it's the beginning of a new phase of life. And a volunteer opportunity provides a new pathway. Two retirees volunteer, become friends, and later write a book about it. In this episode of our retirement podcast, we talk with the authors of  The Paths We Cross. The book is a joint memoir detailing their lives and their experiences as volunteers with AARP.

We discuss with the authors:

What attracted them to AARP's Tax-Aide Program

What they think people need to know about volunteering, and how to find the right volunteer opportunity

What led them to write a book together –and what was it was like to write a book together

What they know now about retirement that they didn't know before

What they are finding to be the best things about life in retirement –and the biggest challenges

Their advice on retirement for someone who’s planning to retire soon

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Wise Quotes

On Retirement

"...Retirement can be fun if you choose to do the right thing."

On Goals

"...Set goals for yourself, goals that will fulfill your needs. Think about what you'd like to do that you couldn't have done before. Maybe a hobby, maybe something else, but set your goal before you retire."

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Bios

Noam Eimer is an information technology professional with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Newark College of Engineering (now known as NJIT). Born in Israel only a few years before the country’s declaration of independence, Noam immigrated to the United States in 1964 to pursue his education after serving in the Israeli army and has lived there ever since. He has extensive experience in project management, business process engineering, large-scale application development, and new business development projects. After a 35-year career, he retired from active employment but continues to contribute his knowledge, expertise, and time to create value for his community on a volunteer basis, most notably through the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Noam has resided in the Philadelphia area with his wife for the past five decades where they also raised three children.

Bruce Satalof is a business professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Joseph’s University. Born in West Philadelphia, Bruce was the youngest of four boys to parents whose Depression Era roots were a strong influence. Whereas he thrived in sports and business endeavors, it wasn’t until his 30’s that he felt compelled to pursue a college degree in order to realize his full potential. After attending night school while working full time and helping to raise two children, Bruce achieved his dream in 2004 when he received his degree in Business Administration. Having retired from active employment after a 32-year career, he was able to continue applying his management skills as a volunteer in the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Bruce continues to live in the Philadelphia area with his wife and has found his post-retirement ventures to be a fulfilling part of his life's journey.

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How to Live Your Legacy Now – Barbara Shaiman

Retired, But Not Done Yet – Dr. Cynthia Barnett

Making Sense of Medicare – Dan Petkevich

Retirement Planning Includes Getting Good at Getting Older – Rabbi Laura Geller

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