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Life after retirement ... let's discuss ... let's start with living longer

Nov 14 2023

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...

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Lifestyle Inflation at The RB40 Household

Nov 13 2023

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...

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Living Single And 3 Questions To Prepare For A Solo Retirement

Nov 12 2023

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?...

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Cost of Living Pressure

Nov 09 2023

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...

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The Calyx Institute: Our Secret to Inexpensive, Unlimited, Unthrottled Internet on the Road

Nov 07 2023

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...

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Senior Living: What Are Your Options?

Nov 06 2023

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...

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The Surprising Way Binary Thinking Can Ruin Your Retirement

Nov 03 2023

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....

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5 Joys And Challenges Of Living In 55-Plus Communities

Oct 26 2023

How we learned to stop worrying and like (if not love) the joys and challenges of living in a 55-and-over community...

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5 Latin America Havens Where Couples Can Live Well On $2,000 A Month

Oct 25 2023

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....

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What Will My Lifestyle Be if I Retire at 65 With $1 Million?

Oct 24 2023

Retirement life with $1 million in savings could look pretty good, depending on how a number of factors play out....

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Snowbird Living: The Art of Seasonal Retirement Relocations

Oct 12 2023

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 ...

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Are You Living Your Ideal Life?

Oct 09 2023

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...

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Lifestyle post: working part time and adapting

Oct 05 2023

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...

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Assisted living planning when we need elderly care

Oct 04 2023

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...

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55+, Active Adult , Retirement Community – Which Is Right for Gen X?

Aug 23 2023

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...

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Elizabeth Loves Her Retirement in Portugal

May 08 2023

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...

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How Much Lifestyle Creep is Okay? [The Definitive Guide]

Apr 13 2023

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...

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Less Cars, More Money: My Visit to the City of the Future

Apr 07 2023

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...

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Best US retirement destinations with snow

Mar 22 2023

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...

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A Place For Mom

Mar 22 2023

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...

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Rules

Mar 21 2023

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...

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Five Impressions on Retirement (2 years)

Mar 21 2023

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...

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Advice regarding assisted living with no next of kin.

Mar 20 2023

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...

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How A Botched Retirement Plan Led Me To Living On A Cruise Ship

Mar 19 2023

My initial retirement plan wasn't to retire part-time on a cruise ship, but Mother Nature had other plans. Here’s what happened....

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Advice needed as I approach retirement

Mar 19 2023

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...

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9 Essential Weapons To Reach Financial Independence

Mar 17 2023

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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I’m 36 with $435,000 and want to retire early — ‘the earlier the better’ — but without a frugal lifestyle

Mar 15 2023

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com...

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I like to retire living on dividend income

Mar 05 2023

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]...

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Completing the SSA-1724

Mar 02 2023

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 ...

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New 401(k) Rules and Benefits for 2023

Feb 28 2023

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...

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Things important, and unimportant

Feb 28 2023

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 ...

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Senior Living Focus Group

Feb 22 2023

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...

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Lifestyle in retirement

Feb 22 2023

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 ...

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Why '65' Isn't the Magic Number for Retirement Anymore

Feb 17 2023

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....

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Want To Relocate After Retirement? Read These 5 Quick Tips First

Feb 16 2023

A warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and happy memories have tempted many a retiree to pull up stakes and load the moving van....

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Anybody retire to Vancouver?

Feb 15 2023

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...

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How to navigate living situation as a single woman?

Feb 14 2023

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...

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How do you factor the cost of assisted living in your retirement budget?

Feb 12 2023

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...

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The Art of Self-Improvement: My Journey to Living a Healthier Lifestyle

Feb 07 2023

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...

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What phase of your life have you enjoyed the most?

Feb 05 2023

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 ...

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I'm living my dream.

Feb 04 2023

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...

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tax time - what's your actual % yield from invested cash, that you're using to fund your lifestyle?

Jan 31 2023

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%,...

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How to fill the hours

Jan 30 2023

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...

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17 Micro Financial Habits for More Wealth and Peace of Mind

Jan 27 2023

Have you heard about micro habits? A micro habit is a small and easy to adopt routine that can have a big impact on your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. A micro habit doesn’t have t...

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Want an ‘Average’ Retirement Lifestyle? You’ll Need More Than $1 Million—Sometimes a Lot More—in These Cities.

Jan 27 2023

It now takes retirees more than a cool million to fund an average lifestyle in nearly 40% of the 384 U.S. metropolitan areas....

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Living Off Dividends: It Works, We’re Doing it Right Now

Jan 26 2023

My Uncle gifted me one share of Chevron stock in 1995, seeding my lifelong dividend stock investment portfolio. But I didn’t start living off dividends until I left my IT career in 2022. There w...

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I MIss Starting My Day This Way

Jan 26 2023

Like many folks in my generation, a morning paper in the driveway was part of my life for as long as I can remember. My parents subscribed forever, and I developed the same habit. Except while away at...

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Being Purposeful in Retirement

Jan 26 2023

I see many posts where people feel that after years of being productive in their career, they feel they still need to contribute in retirement. For me, I feel I did my time, for most things, but I hav...

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Considering Retirement? Important Age-Related Rules To Know

Jan 19 2023

The path to retirement can be long. Wherever you are in your journey to retirement, creating your ideal retirement lifestyle starts by working with a trusted financial partner....

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Living on Dividends in Early Retirement

Jan 19 2023

Dividends are a popular source of income in retirement. We rely on them for a part of our annual living expenses...

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