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Planning is valuable, but it isn't the goal itself. Discover 3 ways to get unstuck if you think you suffer from retirement analysis paralysis. The post Analysis Paralysis: When Too Much Planning Gets ...
Most information I see regarding the period before retirement focuses on finances. One thing I don’t think that gets talked about a lot is what life looks like those 5 -10 years before retiring,...
Here's a look at 3 overseas havens offering laidback living, excellent health care, and welcoming communites, ideal for U.S. Veterans retiring on a military pension....
Retiring at 65, and I have some questions about when to retire and when to apply for Social Security. The Facts are: I turn 65 on a Saturday. My employer's pay period ends the next day. I am thinking ...
I'm retiring on September 30, 2025. If I select September as the month of election, my income for that month will exceed the $1950 limit resulting in no payment due in October. Since I won't have any ...
Just that. I’m retiring in just a few weeks and I seem to be excluded from everything - every conversation, every good morning. It’s if I’m just not worth the effort anymore. I could...
Current plan is to retire at the end of 2026. I will be 60. While I'm still working for the next 18 months, I intend to continue to contribute to my 401k, if for no other reason than to get the matchi...
As my carreer progressed I slowly trasitioned from active work (construction-based) to hunching over a stinking laptop for a living. Very happy with the wages I get paid to be one with my laptop, but ...
I hope someone on here has an answer to my question. I have searched the internet for days and have not found the answer. I plan on drawing my social security mid year (Beginning July, 2025), and my q...
Are you retiring and thinking of moving to be near the younger generations? Here's why you may want to think again....
Social Security will send payments if you live overseas, but there can be some complications....
I (60M) am getting close to retirement. The years are slipping by more quickly now. I like working - adding value and being mentally challenged. I don’t see myself fully retiring and am thinking...
Trump and DOGE are weighing a U.S. "Gold Card" that would let the wealthy emigrate to the U.S. for a fee. But golden visas have been around for years worldwide. Here's how they work....
This data comes from my iPhone and Apple Watch. I had a very strict schedule (manager) when I was working so I had to be at work between 7:30 and 8:00. Once I retired after 60+ I continued to track my...
I have a couple questions and I was hoping the knowledgeable people here may be able to answer. If I retire in October, when I turn 64, does the income I made all year up to that point, ( which will b...
Don’t think putting off retiring for six months to a year will have a meaningful impact? Think again. See how much it can help....
Warren Buffett is finally retiring. After decades of shaping the financial world, the man who turned patience into billions is stepping down. Love him or not, there’s no denying the weight of th...
I have the opportunity of retiring at 62 and working three days a week ( currently 57). The other option is to just work full time and retire at 60. Both options would allow me to have to have the sam...
Thinking of retiring? A shift in perspective could be all you need to make it possible. Explore 14 tips to help you change your approach. The post Thinking of Retiring and Worried You Aren’t Rea...
I just hit 66 months running at least one 20-mile long run each month. I also retired at 42. Those two things might sound unrelated, but they both came from the same mindset: I do hard things. So what...
On April 12, 2015, I wrote my first post on this blog. A decade of writing. 441 articles. 1 Million Words. Wow. It’s been a heckuva ride. I’m in awe […] The post I’m Retiring ...
If you're retiring in the next five years, your to-do list should contain some financial planning and, according to current retirees, a few life goals, too....
Given a host of pressures to keep working, Americans are retiring later in life. Will regulatory and economic forces encourage you to work longer?...
Retirement can be expensive, especially when you do it alone, surveys show. But there are ways to maximize your retirement savings even when facing your second act without a partner....
For reasons not related to my job, we may be moving to a new city within the next 12 months. I'm in my 60s and was contemplating retiring in the next year or two anyway. But I don't have a plan yet fo...
While some people think they should wait until they're 65 or older to retire, retiring at 59½ could be one of the best decisions for your quality of life....
Congratulations, u/MidAmericaMom ! Thank you so much for your dedication and all the time and care you've poured into this community. Your thoughtful guidance and steady moderation have truly helped s...
I'm retiring soon and starting to clean up my work computer. I realized I have personal files saved on two separate dropbox accounts, one of which is tied to my work email address. I want to combine t...
Many professionals find that retiring isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about feeling ready to leave behind the structure, identity, and comfort of a career. In this Root Fin...
Tuesday, March 25 - Monday, March 31, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 2,181 451 comments The night before my last day before retiring 55 149 comments Choosing not to retire when th...
I’m 3 months away from retiring at 59.5. Can’t wait, but feel I need to stick it out until then so can be on COBRA for 1.5 years then start private insurance at start of 2027. (also waitin...
The road to a secure retirement is slightly more intricate for people with pensions. Here are four key issues to consider to make the most out of yours....
Here I am. I just finished my penultimate day of work. It hasn't been a coast into retirement either, lol. We're trying to get one last software update for our apps released by my last day, by tomorro...
What a great resource here! I've read through several of the posts and wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I just turned 63 and have always thought I would retire at 67 or later since my position pays well...
Financial professionals can help families and individuals plan for a fulfilling future in a shifting retirement space....
More Americans want to retire abroad, but loneliness can undermine your happiness and health, even in paradise. Here's how to avoid loneliness abroad....
Just because you don’t anyone to leave your money to doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for what happens to your estate when you die....
I gave notice to my boss that I will retiring in 30 days today. How long does it take for the reality to hit that I am winding up my career? I’ve been working in the financial services industry ...
Tuesday, February 25 - Monday, March 03, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 277 287 comments Retiring from an organization with no recognition 81 101 comments Looking at new job versu...
It's finally happening. On Thursday I get an equity grant and will tell my boss that I'm retiring. I have to give 90 days notice. I'm feeling extremely anxious about telling her as I don't know what t...
I like working, so I am looking at a job 5 minutes from my house, @ 1/2 my pay, good insurance benefits, and none of the work drama, management of people, work pressure and stress I have in my current...
Three real estate listings in Portland, Maine....
I am part of a large number of people in my organization who were offered and accepted a package to "retire" early. I am going to be 61 this year, work had become challenging, the offer was generous a...
It takes a team of people to build a great retirement plan. Here are the experts you need to reach out to before you make your big move....
Retirement sounds like a dream, no alarms, no commutes, just time to enjoy life. But where you live can make or break that dream. Pick the wrong place, and you could end up spending too much, stuck wi...
Dreaming of retiring overseas without being limited to just one place? Try semi-retiring abroad. What you need to know about visas, taxes and the best countries for expats....
I'm retiring in about 7 months (wahoo!) just after I hit 59. Right now at work I'm working on/pushing some major strategic initiatives and training my protege to take over when I leave. It feels like ...
I am retiring at the end of March. It wasn't when I wanted to retire or how I wanted to retire. Effectively my employer is on a staff/cost reduction initiative and I was offered an early retirement. I...
Whether by choice or circumstances, there are some challenges to retiring alone. Here are 17 tips for a secure, happy and single retirement. The post 17 Powerful Tips for Retiring Alone (Or, If You Be...
If retiring cold turkey isn’t for you, consider a phased retirement that lets you scale back at work and ease into retirement before eventually stepping away completely....