Retiring
Showing 50 results of 158
Six Strategies for Retiring on a Fixed Income
Jun 12 2024
When your paychecks quit rolling in, will you be OK? Run through this pre-retirement checklist to see how ready you really are for life on a fixed income....
kiplinger.com
Input on letter of resignation
Jun 09 2024
Context: I'm senior director for midsize software firm. I'm giving notice on Monday, and last day with the firm to be Sept 13. I do not intend to share that I'm retiring (though that's certainly the c...
reddit.com
Confessions of an Early Retiree
Jun 04 2024
Last March marked the 5th anniversary of my retirement. I earned my last dollar from work at 52, just shy of my 53rd birthday. Now 58, I ask myself what, if any, regrets I have about retiring early. I...
caniretireyet.com
Retiring before wife, and it feels weird
May 31 2024
I am a male 61, wife is 53. Our marriage has consisted of traditional rolls, and very successful. She has been working for school system for 15 years as a teachers aide. I will retire before my wife. ...
reddit.com
Florida or Arizona for Retirement in 2 years
May 25 2024
My wife is retiring in 2 years and we have our heart set on selling our big and expensive home in New England and relocating to either Arizona or Florida. I am thinking about the pros and cons of and ...
reddit.com
Exhaustion after giving retirement notice at work
May 22 2024
Retiring in 5 weeks and feeling exhausted I’m retiring at the end of June from a clinical laboratory scientist position .I’ve been coming home from work and basically collapsing every nigh...
reddit.com
Retirement Idea Airbnb in various locations
May 21 2024
56F here. Single. Will be retiring at 60 so just about 4 years from now. I really love to travel and the beach. My thoughts are to go to one area at a time, rent Airbnb by the month, move to another a...
reddit.com
The Stinginess of Financial Independence: Careful Being Too Cheap
May 20 2024
With the New York Times article on Fat FIRE, I've been thinking a lot more about the repercussions of achieving financial independence and retiring early. One of those repercussions is that financial ...
financialsamurai.com
Looking to retire in So. California
May 20 2024
I will be retiring in a couple of years (age 67) and would like to move near my son. He lives in Orange County. I currently live in the Midwest where winter is about 6-8 months long. I want to get awa...
reddit.com
How a friend is retiring in Maine. Similar stories among you?
May 20 2024
I just came back from visiting friends I'll call the L's. He retired from a state job and between pension and SS, his income is more than what his take-home was while working. She's still working but ...
reddit.com
What happens to my slacks when I retire?
May 16 2024
Looking forward to retiring this summer. We've got a studio apartment in our home that I will rent out on AirBnB and I've got a small trust ($650/month) from my dad passing last year. My wife will con...
reddit.com
I will be forced to retire in a few days and I need advice ASAP!
May 12 2024
I have been thinking about retiring for some time. I am already collecting SS and on Medicare A and B while working full time. My job has been getting worse and worse, and I just heard from my boss th...
reddit.com
Anyone regret retiring and taking social security at 62?
May 11 2024
I (F 62) am getting ready to retire August 1st. I'm ready, and have run the numbers, and while I won't be swimming in money, I'll get by with SS and pension, and hubby's SS and pension, plus my 457 an...
reddit.com
Why are we afraid of retirement?
May 01 2024
I retired last year at 60. My wife plans on retiring next April at 60 as well. We’ve done ok in life relatively speaking. We will be able to buy a retirement home and live near our kids fairly c...
reddit.com
Should I work one more year to earn $150 more a month?
Apr 24 2024
I'm a teacher and I planned on retiring at the end of this school year. I am 65 and this is my second pension. Our district increased salaries significantly for the next school year. My pension is bas...
reddit.com
Gift for my collegiate professor
Apr 21 2024
My professor is retiring after this semester and he made such an impact on my life, I was wondering what would be a fitting gift? We have a great relationship where we banter and I show up to a class ...
reddit.com
Most Older Investors Say Retiring at Age 65 Is No Longer Feasible
Apr 19 2024
Here's everything you need to know about how to buy precious metals in self-directed IRA....
money.com
4 Steps To Take Decades Before Retiring To Keep Retirement From Getting Old
Apr 18 2024
You can quit work, but many people quit retirement for reasons other than money. Take these 4 steps decades before retiring to keep retirement from getting old....
forbes.com
4 Steps To Take Decades Before Retirement To Keep It From Getting Old
Apr 18 2024
You can quit work, but many people quit retirement for reasons other than money. Take these four steps decades before retiring to keep retirement from getting old....
forbes.com
Does it matter if you retire on the first or last day of the month?
Apr 09 2024
My husband is retiring after 50 years at the same company. Pretty astounding in this day and age, right? The question is will it matter if he retires on the first or last day of the month (ex. 7/31 or...
reddit.com
Tell Us Your Stories About Retirement
Apr 05 2024
If you’ve reinvented your life after retiring from a career, we want to hear how it’s going and any advice you have for others....
nytimes.com
The “Magic Number” Needed to Retire Comfortably Is More Than You Think
Apr 04 2024
The dream of retiring comfortably has become more expensive than ever for most Americans, study shows....
kiplinger.com
Retiring Abroad? What Expats Need to Know About Taxes
Apr 03 2024
Living or retiring abroad doesn’t absolve you of your responsibility to file a U.S. tax return....
money.usnews.com
Estimating Yearly Total Medical Costs
Mar 31 2024
For those that keep track/spreadsheet expenses, are you able to share your total all-in medical/healthcare cost for a year? I'll be retiring end of this year. Husband already is retired but on my comp...
reddit.com
Retiring in California - North/South
Mar 21 2024
Real estate in either North or South California is insanely higher than most of the other areas in US (leave NY City or a few major cities). Usually, retiring implies downsizing, decluttering, letting...
reddit.com
Want to Retire Abroad? Five Things to Know About Your Money
Mar 20 2024
To prevent your retirement dream from becoming a nightmare, you should carefully consider the logistical and financial hurdles of retiring outside the U.S....
kiplinger.com
Retiring after working with spouse
Mar 20 2024
My spouse and I have worked in the same office for almost 15 years. We will be retiring at the same time three years from now). Has anyone been in the situation? I know people can struggle to along wi...
reddit.com
Did you regret retiring? Tell me why.
Mar 20 2024
I'm about to retire and see occasional comments from people who regretted retiring. What do you miss? Is it your job you miss or the structure/paycheck? Have you found non-work related things to fill ...
reddit.com
Retire, which country Mexico or Spain?
Mar 14 2024
I'm retiring in a couple of years and I've started learning Spanish. I'm out of the US for various reasons. It would be financially better to retire in Mexico, but I like the idea of retiring in Spain...
reddit.com
425: Retiring Soon? 9 Retirement Surprises to Consider Today
Mar 08 2024
Retirement expectation and retirement reality don’t always line up. In this episode, we discuss the top retirement surprises from a recent study. Join us as we discuss: Positive surprises that m...
retirewithpurpose.com
Ego destruction in retirement?
Mar 05 2024
I'm looking at retiring. I've been very fortunate and I don't forsee any financial problems. However, ever since I was a child, I have measured my worth by my production. This was ingrained in me by m...
reddit.com
Retiring and considering moving
Mar 03 2024
Hi everyone. I need advice or just really just to talk. I live in New Jersey and my spouse has always wanted to move to South Carolina since I met him. We've been together for many years. We have 1 da...
reddit.com
I am retiring from teaching with hundreds of ties
Mar 01 2024
Retiring and so, so many ties! I will retire in June from 30 years of teaching. Over the years I have had a lot of fun collecting ties to wear to class. I have the typical boring ties (not many), funn...
reddit.com
When to tell your boss you're retiring.
Feb 23 2024
I’m going to be 65 in September and I'm planning on retiring at the end of the month. Is there a typical time frame for letting your employers know that you are going to retire? The company's be...
reddit.com
?? 5 Reasons to Consider Retiring in South Carolina (AARP Article)
Feb 23 2024
ANYONE LIVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA? ? ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT BECOMES LIKE FLORIDA!!! ? The fast-growing Palmetto State is emerging as a retirement alternative to Florida. By Patrick J. Kiger. Publ...
community.aarp.org
Which 'To Do' Project Before Retiring?
Feb 19 2024
Just looking for opinions from this wise Reddit group. Prior to retiring, of the three things listed below, which would you say we definitely should get done? Upgrade VERY dated kitchen OR Buy a new c...
reddit.com
Where to find financial planner for consultation (63, retiring soon, w/o a lot)
Feb 17 2024
Hi folks, 63 years old (turning 64 in July), single and just got reorganized out of my job. TBH I'm tired of working, so in spite of not having a lot of assets, I'm seriously considering retiring--tho...
reddit.com
Retiring at 59 1/2 - will I be financially ready
Feb 14 2024
I am currently 56 years old with a 54-year-old wife. We live in Kansas so cost of living is reasonable. We have no debt. Current gross income is approx. $200,000/yr. Projected assets at retirement (59...
reddit.com
Any ideas for coping with being a “lame duck” for 1-2 years before retiring?
Feb 13 2024
I sold the business I founded and have committed to staying on with the acquiring company for another 1.5-2 years. (In my business this is common.) I had deep ambivalence about selling, but a few mont...
reddit.com
If You Want to Retire in 2024, Here's What You Need to Prep Now
Feb 09 2024
Look over your finances and get ready for a lifestyle change before retiring this year....
money.usnews.com
Selling/Moving Dilemma Advice/Experience?
Jan 30 2024
I will be retiring December of this year. Husband retired a few years ago. We are not yet collecting SS since I'm working full time and there's no need to yet. We have a home that we will be selling a...
reddit.com
Car replacement before retirement
Jan 28 2024
Hello everyone, I will be 63 this year and wanting some advice. Currently have a 2016 vehicle with 167,000 miles and wondering if I should upgrade before retiring. I drive about 25,000 miles a year fo...
reddit.com
Retiring before 65 and Medicare - the health insurance gap
Jan 25 2024
We'll both be 60 this year and I'm 100% ready for retirement. My job sucks and I don't want to do it any more, and we've got ample assets. The trick is health insurance between now and Medicare at ~65...
reddit.com
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Retiring
Jan 20 2024
I recently retired after a 40-year career as a financial executive and accounting professor. My wife retired from being a ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Why I Don't Regret Retiring by FIRE
Jan 19 2024
Here’s what you can do to retire early and be prepared for the next decades....
money.usnews.com
Finally Retiring After 38 Years in IT
Jan 15 2024
I put in my notice on January 2 and tomorrow is my last day. Here's the thing... I am inexplicably anxious. I expected the actual "I'm quitting" conversation with my manager to be uncomfortable, but t...
reddit.com
Retiring this year but son is hospice, need to chart a new path
Jan 03 2024
This year I turn 66.5 in June. I will retire this year, and it just depends on which way I want to do it. The company I work for would like me to keep working there so this all makes for a nice exit f...
reddit.com
What A Chief Marketing Officer Learned After Retiring Early
Dec 31 2023
To understand what it is like to transition early (before 65), I talked with Heather Loisel, the former CMO of Ricoh, USA....
forbes.com
SPOUSE NOT RETIRING YET
Dec 30 2023
My spouse is 8 years younger and will not be on SS for several more years. I am 65 and want to retire, but I have read that his income will deduct what I should be able to draw. How much will I be pen...
community.aarp.org
Applying for part time jobs after retiring from corporate career
Dec 26 2023
I’m retiring in May 2024 after 35 years working in IT, the last 25 for a Fortune 500 company. Not a manager, but have worked with many in leadership and exec positions. Anyway, I’m gladly ...
reddit.com
Popular Topics
Filter content by these topic groups:
About Retiring
Retiring is the process of stopping work and ceasing to be employed. It's a significant life event that marks the end of one phase of your life and the beginning of another.
There are many factors to consider when planning for retirement, including:
Finances: How much money will you need to live on during retirement? Do you have enough saved up to cover your expenses?
Health: What is your current health status? Do you have any chronic health conditions that could affect your retirement plans?
Lifestyle: What do you want to do during retirement? Do you have any hobbies or interests that you want to pursue?
Social connections: How will you stay connected with friends and family during retirement? Do you have any plans to travel or engage in social activities?
Housing: Do you plan to stay in your current home, or do you want to downsize or move to a different location?
It's important to consider these and other factors as you plan for retirement. It may also be helpful to seek financial advice from a professional to help you plan and prepare for this major life transition.