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Retirement can offer the ultimate luxury: the flexibility to pack a bag and chase peak autumn foliage across the country on your own schedule. From coastal vistas to mountain passes, these top U.S. destinations pair breathtaking fall color with scenic drives, easy accessibility, and vibrant local culture.

* For more locations, check out our sources!

Tips for Your Foliage Trips

• Follow Elevation Drops: If higher mountain peaks have passed their peak by late October, head into lower valleys and foothills where the colors stay vibrant longer.
• Combine Leaves with Harvest Events: Mid-to-late autumn brings cider pressing, wine tastings, and local craft fairs that enrich weekday drives.
• Pack Layered Clothing: Late-season temperatures fluctuate significantly between crisp mornings and sun-warmed afternoons.
• Plan Mid-Week Visits: Avoid heavy weekend traffic and peak hotel rates by scheduling travel Monday through Thursday.
• Prioritize Accessible Routes: Take advantage of scenic byways, aerial tramways, and paved park loops that offer panoramic vistas with minimal physical strain.
• Monitor Local Trackers: Utilize state foliage updates to track color shifts in real time and adjust your driving route for peak colors.

Spontaneous travel and seasonal getaways are among the greatest rewards of a well-planned retirement. If you want the confidence to explore new destinations without worrying about your travel budget, we can help. Reach out to our team today to schedule your complimentary retirement financial review.

Sources:

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/travel/g27922259

https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g2566/best-leaf-peeping

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Toss aside those crusty old finance books (though some are tried and true and worth the read!). Let’s check out some newer books to add to your TBR list!

Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life
by Alex Mayyasi & the Hosts of NPR’s Planet Money

“Readers, from the economically curious to the Financial Times devotee, will find these stories illuminating and engaging.”― Booklist (starred review)

The world’s most popular economics podcast is now a book! Millions of listeners have tuned in to uncover the hidden forces shaping our world. Now, whether you’re a loyal subscriber or discovering it for the first time, this book offers something fresh for everyone. Inside, you’ll explore how economics impacts every corner of our lives, from career and success to love, family, and leisure. Among the stories, you’ll discover how the “worst contract in sports history” is actually a blueprint for retirement, how the second-smallest U.S. state became the referee of global business, and the practical lessons you can apply to your own life.

The History of Money: A Story of Humanity
by David McWilliams

“Learned, lively and often irreverent, David McWilliams’s The History of Money is rich with surprising details about currency, then and now.” ―The New York Times

From clay tablets to cryptocurrency, economist David McWilliams takes us on a journey through humanity’s history using the lens of its most significant tool. McWilliams connects money to important historical events in ways you might not expect, with sections on the ancient world, medieval, revolutionary, and modern ages. He travels the globe in his adventurous and educational narrative, introducing readers to a cast of characters and events that ultimately changed our world. If you love history, you’ll want to check this one out.

The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life
by Morgan Housel

“If you’re looking to understand how to use your money to make you truly happy, here it is. You’ll never shop the same way again.” —Jean Chatzky, bestselling author of How to Money and Women with Money

The bestselling author of The Psychology of Money moves from advice on investing and saving your money to spending it. This book explores the age-old question of whether money can buy happiness while encouraging readers to shift their mindset and make the most of what they have right now. Housel looks at how past experiences, social pressures, and psychology affect our behavior with money, and how we can dissect these factors to make more meaningful choices about our spending and lead happier, more fulfilling financial lives.

How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Your Guide to Easy Investing, Building Wealth, and Creating the Wild, Beautiful Life You Want
by Amanda Holden

“A sharp and funny guide for women on investing and building wealth . . . Readers will feel equipped and inspired to live their best lives.” —Publishers Weekly

If you’ve ever wanted someone to take you by the hand and walk you through the world of finance or needed a friend to text you the ins and outs of investing… This is the book for you. Amanda Holden spent years working in investment management before launching her own financial education company, and she’s brought her lessons to the masses in this clever, humorous, and down-to-earth book. She provides hands-on tools and worksheets to help guide you on your path to financial independence, so you can have the knowledge and an action plan to become your own version of “a rich, old lady.”

The Wealth of Shadows
by Graham Moore

“Based on astonishing true events, The Wealth of Shadows is both a gripping, cinematic story of wartime subterfuge, and a powerful reminder of how even the most unlikely people can become resistance fighters during times of crisis.”—Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Northern Spy and Trust Her

Bestselling novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Graham Moore takes us back to 1939 in this historical thriller based on a true story. Tax attorney Ansel Luxford moves himself and his young family to Washington, D.C., to join a covert group within the Treasury Department. Their task? Taking down Nazi Germany through economic warfare. An ordinary man now thrust into a world of espionage, danger, and deception, Ansel must outsmart some of the greatest financial leaders of his day and become a hero using the only weapon he knows how to wield: money.

The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life
by Sahil Bloom

“A powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up—and a guide for how to build a life of meaning and purpose.”—Tim Cook, CEO of Apple

This New York Times and USA Today bestseller reminds us that wealth is not just financial. Sahil Bloom encourages readers to explore all 5 types of wealth: Time, Social, Mental, Physical, and Financial, in order to transform their lives. Through storytelling, science, history, and wisdom, this book is an appeal to readers to think about what truly matters in their lives and readjust accordingly.

Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency
by Andy Greenberg

“Immensely readable… Greenberg is known for his ability to explain complicated technology in a way anyone can understand, and he doesn’t disappoint when he tackles crypto…. The whole smoky world of crypto starts to open up… [He] takes readers on a romp through some of the most infamous dark web takedowns in recent memory.” —Washington Post

Andy Greenberg is an award-winning cybersecurity reporter who takes us into the deep, seedy underbelly of digital black markets and the way cryptocurrency contributes to illegal activity online. With no banks, ledgers, or government oversight, cryptocurrency enables criminals to engage in illicit activity without leaving a paper trail. This book uncovers the dogged characters and professionals who figured out how to crack Bitcoin’s anonymity, find the digital trail, and track down the bad guys.

This information is provided as general information and is not intended to be specific financial guidance. Before you make any decisions regarding your personal financial situation, you should consult a financial or tax professional to discuss your individual circumstances and objectives. Investment advisory and financial planning services are offered through Simplicity Wealth, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Investing involves the risk of loss.

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