Welcome to Notes from the Long View

John Hankins
Apr 24
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These are occasional thoughts on retirement, money, and the psychology behind both — written from the perspective of someone who has spent 75 years accumulating a few hard-won lessons. My focus here is primarily on retirement and related financial concerns.

If you're part of a couple navigating money together, I also write specifically about that at Couples and Money.

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