Celebrities entertain us, but perhaps some of the biggest news they can make happens at the tail end of their careers. For these three celebrities, the way they chose to leave has left a lasting impact on their legacy and the lessons they leave behind. BRETT FAVRE CAN’T DECIDE The ultimate case of will he or won’t he, Brett Favre retired from the NFL’s Green Bay Packers after 16 years in March 2008. The Packers pushed forward, but that summer, their ex came calling. Favre wanted back, but the Packers had moved on, eventually releasing him to free agency. Favre would ultimately be picked up by the Jets for one season and the Vikings for two. After two more “retirements,” he eventually did leave in 2011. The Lesson: You will likely wonder if you made the right choice after you retire. Seek advice from someone you trust and don’t be afraid to find a new passion. For Favre, it was Wrangler Jeans commercials and coaching. OZZY OSBOURNE PLANS FOR AN ENCORE The musician who will never retire cemented that fact in 2020, revealing that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease since 2003 with no plans to retire in sight. In fact, this past August, Rolling Stone magazine quoted Ozzy as saying, “You know the time when I will retire? When I can hear them nail a lid on my box. And then I’ll … do an encore.” But this is a different tune for Ozzy, who in 1992 announced that after nearly three decades, he was stepping away from music. Three years later, the Ozzy we know and love today announced he wasn’t going anywhere. The Lesson: Ozzy hasn’t given up the music — why should you? Consult in your field, start your own business, or find a hobby similar to your career. GOOGLE CREATES A TRADITION Google’s beginning was innovative, but its logo was not. It looked like Microsoft WordArt from a second-grader. Google eventually found its focus, dropping the exclamation mark, removing the shading, and going for a minimal look. Today, Google’s logos are somewhat of a quirk, sometimes created by artists and experts and often changing to mark special holidays. The Lesson: You can reinvent yourself in retirement, just like when Google took an old logo, scrapped it, and created a trend that gets users talking every day. Retirement doesn’t look the same for everyone. If you want to make adjustments to your retirement plan, give us a call today at 919.322.4113. 3 LESSONS FROM THEIR FAMOUS RETIREMENTS CELEBRITIES ARE JUST LIKE US
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BIRTHDAY CAKE BAKED OATMEAL FOR ONE (YES, REALLY)
Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? If you tend to think of oatmeal as boring, this fun dessert-themed recipe just might change your mind. To go all out, top with a candle and a dollop of whipped cream.
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats • 1 browning banana, mashed • 1/2 cup milk • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder • Splash of vanilla extract • 1 tsp brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup • 2 tsp sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and prepare a small oven-safe dish. 2. In a small bowl, combine
prepared baking dish. 4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the oatmeal is golden brown. 5. Let the oatmeal cool slightly, top with sprinkles, and dig in!
all of the ingredients except the sprinkles.
3. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the
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