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Some retired folks I know threw the switch to sell the house and buy and RV and live the mobile life. I also know some that did that for about five years and then gave that up and resettled in a perma...
In this episode, Betsy catches up with her friend Kathe after 8 months of retirement and shares her experience of not missing work at all. Betsy discusses how she prefers spending her time reading, ex...
Roughly three out of four low-income households might not have enough money to maintain even their modest standard of living after they retire. This sobering finding comes in a refinement by the Cente...
For some retirees, TV watching becomes more of a thing. For others, just the opposite. My wife and I have just one TV, in the family room, and we’ve been fairly firm about never having one in th...
These strategies can help you simplify your lifestyle and save money in retirement....
I was recently reminded that I am truly living the life I used to envy. A lifestyle I longed for way back when I was a struggling rat racer. There was also a reminder that what is considered a desired...
I'm not sure if you remember a poll that I put up about four weeks ago . The top request was for members of this sub to discuss about life after retirement (179 votes). The category is very broad. Thu...
The key to financial independence is saving and investing as much as you can. The more you save, the more you’ll grow your net worth. I recommend saving 15% when you’re starting out and sh...
Living single is on the rise. Trends indicate that singlehood is not only more common but is celebrated worldwide. What might living solo mean for retirement planning?...
Ever since inflation started its upward spiral in 2021, many, if not all Australians, have felt its impact to some degree or another. Inflation has been a buzzword among Australians since 2021 when th...
Well, after almost a month of living in our new trailer at two local campgrounds to get the hang of things, we’re finally off and running. We’ve started our road trip around the country wi...
When I started this blog at age 51 about twelve years ago, topics such as Social Security and Medicare were distant on the horizon. My focus back then was on living frugally and managing our investmen...
Don’t get trapped by binary thinking in retirement planning. Creativity helps you find the balance between living a great life today and planning for tomorrow....
How we learned to stop worrying and like (if not love) the joys and challenges of living in a 55-and-over community...
Want to slash your cost of living and upgrade your lifestyle? In these 5 sun-drenched havens the cost of living can be less than half the average in the U.S....
Retirement life with $1 million in savings could look pretty good, depending on how a number of factors play out....
This article was contributed to Leisure Freak by logistics expert and travel enthusiast Lorelei Hawthorne. Embracing the art of seasonal retirement relocations entails a unique approach to the golden ...
Recently, I got a suggestion from a long-time reader. Here is part of her comment on the controversial FatFIRE Is Boring blog post. You might want to revisit your plans for when Jr goes to college. Yo...
I worked part time when I was in high school. Then in college. There was nothing weird then about not working Tuesday and Wednesday and then working Thursday. Then I worked full time for four and a ha...
Both by parents went into assisted living a few years back, mom is almost completely blind and they weren’t able to take care of things like food and med management. My question/concern is first...
August 24, 2023 — People in GenX might well be confused about their living options for their retirement. Should they be looking at a retirement, 55+, active adult, active resort, independent liv...
With Elizabeth Varadan May 8, 2023 — Special thanks to the expat writer Elizabeth Varadan for this fascinating interview about her retirement in Portugal. Sure looks like a nice lifestyle. Q. Wh...
Imagine that you just received a raise at work and are tempted to go out and celebrate. After all, you've worked hard and you deserve something nice, right? Maybe you want a new luxury car? A better p...
In my role as Mr. Money Mustache, I do my best to be your one-stop-shop for Lifestyle Guru ideas. So over the years we’ve covered not just the Money side of life, but also the even more important st...
I'm not yet retired but my job is now remote and I would like to move to a lower cost of living city. My preference is for snow and nice views. Where have you all retired to that fits this description...
Anyone have any experience using aplaceformom.com to search for assisted living for their loved one? Came across the site but as soon as I entered my information they’ve been calling and I can&r...
During the last 20 years a lot has been written, reported, spoken about being our authentic selves. When the idea of living authentically first entered my head space, I was working. I wondered then ho...
The days aren't long enough for all the stuff I do, and want, to do. Social life doubled, and life is stress free. Incredible lifestyle. I would go back and be 30 or whatever and do it all again if of...
Hi all, I was wondering whether anyone could provide some insight to my situation. This is mainly for my friend who is in his 40s and currently working but has some health issues that can be serious i...
My initial retirement plan wasn't to retire part-time on a cruise ship, but Mother Nature had other plans. Here’s what happened....
Hello, wise and helpful people :) I'm (Single, no dependents, M58) planning to retire at 60 in the fall of 2024. My pension will cover 86% of my living expenses, and the remaining 14% will come from i...
Financial Independence is a great thing. It means you can choose to do what you want without relying on your job to support your lifestyle. Who would not want that? More and more people are trying to ...
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Im 46 yrs old is it true that you can retire and live on dividend income is this something reliable and safe submitted by /u/Quiet-Capital-9275[visit reddit] [comments]...
I need help completing the form for claiming amounts due in the case of a deceased beneficiary. Question #1...name of surviving widow - that's me...I entered my SS#, I answered "yes" to living in the ...
Big changes are coming to 401(k) benefits this year and the next few years. If you want to maximize your retirement savings and your retirement lifestyle, it’s critical you are aware of these ch...
Photo by Megan Ruth on Unsplash Important: Investing for the long-term. Think decades. My holding period for VTSAX is forever, other than maybe selling a few shares while living on my portfolio. I am ...
3S Health is Recruiting Senior Living Focus Group Participants Do you or someone you care for live in a senior living community (Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Home, Memory Care, etc), r...
Those of you who are retired and don’t have a pension and didn’t save 1mm dollars, how comfortable are you in retirement with SSec and a moderate retirement savings? Did you downsize your ...
The old system is broken. People are living much longer and they need—and want—to work later in life to make the numbers add up. Besides, you can only spend so much time on the golf course....
A warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and happy memories have tempted many a retiree to pull up stakes and load the moving van....
Newly retired and living in Halifax. Lived in Vancouver for a few years in the late ‘80’s and been back to visit most recently last May for a few weeks. It’s my favourite place in th...
I’m not sure if I should move or not in the next few years. Retiring in appx 2 years. My home is paid for with no HOA but it needs upkeep and has a large yard. I love my house and area but wonde...
I know, at 20, 30 or 40 we do not think a lot about things like that, but if you already budget for retirement, you might as well factor in some health care costs. Let's assume you have Medicare at 65...
Living a healthier lifestyle is something I think almost all of us want to make happen. Whether it’s exercising more, eating better, or aiming for better mental health, we all know that living a...
Childhood was good. I had great parents. Adolescence through high school was a time of maturing. There was a lot of confusion during those years. My work years were good. I had money but I grew tired ...
I've always loved to tinker and spend time outdoors. I'd tinker and make things on my dad's shop from an early age (8 yo). I retired at 55. Now I tinker and help family by doing yard care and small en...
I am apparently not super clear on what I'm asking, so I've rewritten this post. Of the amount earned from investment funds, how many percent of this cover your annual expenses? If this is below 100%,...
Some days it’s just a gym visit and the grocery store, and those days are the hard ones. Theoretically, it should be gym, tidying and purging, reading, tv, dinner, Duolingo, but more often it&rs...
It now takes retirees more than a cool million to fund an average lifestyle in nearly 40% of the 384 U.S. metropolitan areas....