Your Next Good Chapter™
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Small, friendly guides for anyone starting a new chapter in retirement. Pick the one that fits where you are right now.
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Feeling a little stuck?
The Mail Pile Has Its Own Mail
The 1-1-7 Method for getting unstuck: one small task, one honest reframe, seven days.
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Miss feeling needed?
Someone Needs You
Find volunteer work you'll actually enjoy, just two hours a week, with fun quizzes and a simple 14-day path.
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Want a little extra income?
Slippers On, Paycheck In
Real work-from-home jobs for retirees, plus how to spot a scam in seconds.
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Six simple pages for everyday life, plus pocket settling cards. Sign up and it's yours, along with a few friendly emails now and then.
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Six thoughtful picks, every one approved by Walter. (He's very picky.)
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Hi, I'm Margaret.
For 14 years in Maine, I helped older adults rebuild the everyday routines that bring structure, confidence, and purpose to life. Every one of these little books grew out of that work.
You don't have to change everything at once. Sometimes, all it takes is one good next step.
Margaret
Walter's Take:"Start anywhere. I started on the couch. Still there. Very successful."