This website is one of the dreams I have had for some years now. I have been speaking to financial planning groups on this subject for some years now. My original intention was to write a book to cover the topics that you will find on this website but it dawned on me that a website would allow the subject matter to evolve and be refreshed and, hopefully, improved over time. A book can’t be interactive but a website can so I hope to hear from and learn from all of you who happen upon this site with your reactions, insights and personal experiences. I will try to respond to all who are willing to share and post the feedback I get that broadens and deepens and extends the knowledge and wisdom of this site. I hope this will be a collective effort.

The dream that led to this website was driven by my life experiences as a Certified Financial Planner™ for over 35 years and a participant in the financial services industry for almost 50 years. It is also driven by the experience I have had living through the aging of my parents and in-laws as well as many clients. And finally it is driven by the experience of my own aging. You will find a broad spectrum of topics covered from housing issues to legacy and estate planning issues to end-of-life issues to life fulfillment issues. Financial planning is about a lot more than just dollars and cents; it is about life and a life well led. I hope this website contributes to many lives well led as we all progress through our senior years; our senescence.

Colin “Ben” Coombs, CFP®, CLU