What does the next chapter of your life really look like after 50? In this reflective and practical video, Chris Daems shares three powerful questions inspired by life planning expert George Kinder that can help you redesign your life with more purpose, meaning, and balance. If you’re in your 50s or 60s and starting to […]

What happens next after decades of work, saving, and striving?In this reflective end-of-year episode, Chris Daems looks back at the three most-watched non-interview videos of 2025 on What Happens Next — and explores why these ideas resonated so deeply with thousands of viewers. From gifting and inheritance planning to Eastern and Western philosophy, and finally […]

What if the next chapter of your life doesn’t require a dramatic leap just a few small adventures? In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems, Chartered Financial Planner, explores a powerful idea: clarity about retirement and life after work doesn’t come from spreadsheets or pros-and-cons lists it comes from experience. Chris shares […]

This inspiring video follows different people as they make a pivotal “choice” that leads them on new paths and a unique “journey”. You’ll see them embrace personal “change”, “exploring” new interests and horizons. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens next when you commit to “making life changes” and take that crucial first step. 📌 […]

The 2025 Autumn Budget is here and while most updates focus on the headlines, Chris Daems is here to break down what really matters for your money. In this video, Chris goes beyond the noise and media hype to explore six key changes from the budget and the practical steps you can take to protect […]

What does a 95-year-old billionaire have to teach us about living a meaningful life? In this deeply reflective episode of What Happens Next, Chris Daems explores Warren Buffett’s powerful retirement letter not for its financial insights, but for its timeless wisdom on life, love, aging, and purpose. Despite amassing over $150 billion, Buffett’s greatest reflections […]

What if something as simple as having purpose could cut your risk of dementia by 28%? In this episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems breaks down groundbreaking new research from October 2025 that reveals how cultivating meaning in life isn’t just good for your soul it’s vital for your brain. Backed by a […]

Is lifting weights after 55 the ultimate anti-ageing strategy? In this powerful episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems explores why resistance training might be the most important thing you can do for your long-term health, mobility, and independence. As Chris shares his personal journey into weightlifting in his 50s, he breaks down compelling […]

What if artificial intelligence could be your secret weapon for designing a more fulfilling retirement? In this powerful episode of What Happens Next, host Chris Daems explores 7 innovative ways AI can help you reimagine and plan for your next chapter — whether that’s full retirement, a career shift, or simply living with greater purpose. […]

What does a Roman Emperor from nearly 2,000 years ago have to teach us about modern retirement? In this thought-provoking video, Chris Daems explores how the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius—emperor, philosopher, and stoic thinker—can guide us through one of life’s biggest transitions: retirement. Drawing on Marcus’ personal writings in Meditations, Chris reveals 7 powerful […]