It really is amazing how ingrained traditional ideas about life planning have become. I’ve had some friends who pride themselves on their nonconformity never even think about whether the goals they’re setting for their lives really make sense. Many simply assume they’ll retire at age sixty-five, without even thinking about whether retirement makes sense for them at all, and if it does, whether age sixty-five is the right time. People who have striven to keep their offsprings’ minds open to every possibility and opportunity automatically assume they should set aside enough tuition money for each of their children to go to private colleges. The struggling adult children of active Continue reading →