The New Cultural Revolution - Retirement

Kelowna, BC, May 1, 2006 -- In Canada, the vanguard of the baby boom generation will be retiring this year as the oldest of the group turn 60. Will boomers, the symbol of social and cultural revolution, be ready for a social and cultural revolution of their own? Nigel Brown, a retirement life planning specialist, doesn't think so.

"You can walk into any bookstore and see row upon row of financial books on retirement planning but very few, if any, on the life issues." says Brown. "The media tends to focus on the financial impact, but a whole generation of people will soon be embarking on a complete lifestyle change. The retirement model has got to change to include a life planning aspect."

In 2006, near-retirees --individuals between the ages of 45 and 64 years old-- comprise almost 40 percent of the Canadian workforce. Over the next five to 10 years, more and more Canadians will be waving goodbye to the office for the last time. For many, it won't be an easy transition. Boredom and loneliness as well as a lack of purpose and meaning are just some of the challenges new retirees will face everyday.

Brown states, "With 8.7 million Canadians on the cusp of retirement, planning for ‘What’s Next,’ needs to be prioritized and addressed more seriously.” Canadian boomers are entering a new phase of their lives, one divorced from their career identity. It's the start of a retirement revolution, so this is an issue that must be addressed now."

Brown's company, Life Planning Matters, helps near-retirees develop post-career identities, allowing individuals across Canada and the United States to face retirement on their own terms.

For more information on Nigel Brown and Life Planning Matters, visit the company web site at www.lifeplanningmatters.com

Sample Impact

“I received some of the most valuable life reinforcing strategies and personal development ideas for my unique situation. Nigel guided me through some difficult and thought provoking practices all the while showing patience and understanding as I worked my way through many challenging and introspective exercises. I feel liberated and purposeful as a result.”
- Retired commercial pilot – contact information available upon request.

About Nigel Brown
Nigel Brown, the founder of Life Planning Matters and My Retirement Concierge, has conducted and analyzed over 200 research interviews with those close to and in retirement. Formerly, he worked in the financial services industry specializing in retirement planning. Nigel Brown is the co-founder of The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada. This remains an important part of Nigel's legacy and life plan.

About Life Planning Matters
Life Planning Matters is one of Canada's leading retirement life coaching companies for anyone within thinking distance of retirement. Through a range of services including support, coaching, retreats, conferences and corporate programs, Life Planning Matters helps individuals reinvent themselves and find purpose and meaning in their new life. The company advises professionals in the retirement market in Canada and the United States on how to create a new business model that encompasses the life planning philosophy.

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