Retirement is Wonderful - Issue Three【O1BK00000220003】

Chinese Title:退休好幸福
Publication Date:2016/06/21
Editor/Author:Retirement is Wonderful
Issue Number:2016 Issue 003

Gu Ansheng & Hu Jin
A Lifetime of Love Hand in Hand
Health is Priceless, and the Sacrifices Made Without Regret Are Beyond Value
In a Relationship, There’s No Right or Wrong

The Art of Compromise: When You Advance, I Retreat

Gu Ansheng’s Family Financial Strategy
5 Key Principles to Secure a Smooth Retirement Path

Be Brave
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
As retirement approaches, stepping out of the familiar comfort zone may seem bold, but it can also be an opportunity for a new life chapter and fresh perspectives.

In this issue's Special Report, we visit Dongming Village in Keelung, a community where over 1/8 of the population is elderly. The numbers alone are worrisome, but after our interview, we discovered that despite its unfriendly terrain (with uneven elevations), the presence of one central figure has made this small neighborhood vibrant and full of life. Even the retirees there are eager to stay and live unique lives. Bed-and-breakfast owner Li Jieyue embodies the spirit of "escaping the north" as he left Taipei with his family to find health and a new path for his retirement in Taiwan’s "backyard."

Of course, your dreams can be grander too. In the Wealth Section, we feature interviews with Tian Linbin and Shi Shenghui, two individuals who began their retirement journey before the age of 45. Achieving their goals early has given them more autonomy. In the decade since they stopped being bound by work, they've traveled the world, enjoyed cozy movie nights, spent time with family, and even become street performers. After reading their stories, you’ll be amazed to find that an enviable retirement life can be achieved with a little financial management and a bit of courage.

Stepping out of your comfort zone isn’t just about changing your place of residence; it’s also about shifting your mindset.

Take this issue's Cover Story featuring Hu Jin and Gu Ansheng as an example. Hu Jin left the dazzling stage at her peak, trading her fame for a peaceful retirement life filled with routine. She even learned graphic design software, and now personally creates posters for her annual performance with Ling Bo. In their regular routine, Hu Jin and Gu Ansheng enjoy fruit together at 4 PM each day and, before sunset, change into casual clothes for a leisurely walk from their Dunhua South Road home to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. This quiet routine is their beautiful "red carpet of life," proving that simplicity is the essence of happiness for them.

Finally, in line with the season, the Lifestyle Section brings you five refreshing summer travel routes and easy-to-make cooling recipes. Delicious and delightful, we hope you’ll try them yourself and enjoy both the journey and the DIY treats.

★ Columns
All We Have Left is Laughter
Protecting Wealth is More Important Than Getting Rich
A New Choice for Elderly Care — Hourly Foreign Caregivers
The Latest Health Maintenance Methods

★Special Reports
Happy Relocation: Retirement Plans of North Korean Defectors _ Life Beyond Nursing Homes
A New Chapter: Li Jieyue's Journey of Rebuilding Life with a Bed-and-Breakfast
Rebuilding Family Bonds: The Story of Wu Yueli

★ Saving Your Eyesight

★Combat Aging Eyes: Preventing Presbyopia

★Defeating Life’s Challenges

★Numb Hands and Feet: Are They Early Signs of Heart Failure?

★Retirement After 45

★Enjoying Life
The Four Seasons of Kyoto (Part 2) – Lush Green Summer
Beat the Heat: 5 Refreshing Mountain Day Trips
DIY Cooling Recipes to Satisfy Your Taste Buds
Let’s Dance! Move Your Whole Body to the Rhythm

The Retirement Bliss quarterly magazine, curated and produced by the Retirement Bliss team, is a custom publication tailored to readers approaching or enjoying their retirement life. Through in-depth yet accessible reporting, the magazine covers topics such as health, financial management, travel, and lifelong learning. Each issue is designed with multiple themes and features stories and insights shared by celebrities, everyday individuals, and experts across various fields. It presents a unique lifestyle and approach to active aging, making it a modern-day guide for enjoying a fulfilling cross-generational life.