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Gen X is retiring soon. Are they ready? The outlook isn’t great. Gen X is the first generation to rely primarily on their own individual savings through 401(k)-like plans for retirement. They we...
On today’s episode ofthe Financial Independence Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve from ThinkSaveRetire.com! Steve initially planned to retire at the age of 40 but after making s...
Later this year, at the ages of 38 and 41, the couple behind OurNextLife.comwill be quitting the stressful, time-consuming jobs that they’ve held for most of their adult lives and will be retiri...
My bosses have known I’m retiring for over a year. They’ve known the exact date (Aug 1) for at least six months. I told them they should probably have someone hired by June 1 for training ...
Retiring at 58+ in sixteen working days. What did you do to celebrate? My department is pretty big. Almost 400 if i count spouses. What did you do to celebrate? At first I'm thinking of meeting at a b...
Retirement in 10 years? Here are the top 15 things people retiring now wish they'd done earlier. The post Retirement in 10 Years or More? Here’s What Boldin Subscribers Wish They Had Done appear...
FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but ... Read more...
“How do I get my family and friends onboard the FIRE train? We’ve had little success. Some friends are excited in the beginning but lose steam over time. Others aren’t interest at al...
Retiring alone comes with freedom, but also more pressure. You’re responsible for every choice, every expense, and every backup plan. No shared income, no built-in support, no safety net unless ...
I'll be retiring at 67, in about 643 days (not that I'm counting). I wondering how does one access the 401K funds for monthly living, as Social Security will not cover everything. Do you take a large ...
Retiring early with kids sounds perfect, but the reality isn’t always easy. I retired in 2021 at the age of 42 with twin one-year-olds and a three-year-old. There’s more time, more memorie...
Tuesday, July 01 - Monday, July 07, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 153 367 comments Upon retiring, any unexpected expenses? Top Comments score comment 39 /u/ThisIsAbuse said My fr...
Retiring at 58+ in about 35 days on a defined benefit pension and deferred comp. Will start taking SocSec at 62!! To avoid a big repair later when "fixed income" is in full effect, I've been toying wi...
I am retiring on 7/31 and have already transferred the bulk of my 401K to a qualified IRA at Schwab. However, I still have about 1/3 of my qualified savings in my employer's 401K program and it's 100%...
When retiring early, married couples can use this little-known (and legitimate) strategy to take a six-figure income every year — tax-free....
Please share any truly unexpected expenses you faced in retirement. I'm coming out before Medicare (but after age 60) and have the health insurance piece worked out. Someone mentioned to me however th...
FROM THE ARTICLE. Retiring Abroad Isn’t as Hard as You Think — Here Are 4 Ways to Do It. Permanent residency is one option, but other routes to an expat life can be more flexible and affor...
Die with Zero is a call to live fully. Explore the core ideas and see 8 steps to a retirement plan that leaves nothing on the table. The post What “Die With Zero” Can Teach You About Livin...
Getting ready to retire at age 62 (!) after working a whole bunch of different jobs since age 12. I’ve worked in a leadership role for the past 7 years (not top mgmt but director level) and have...
There’s a rule a lot of people grew up hearing: pay off your mortgage before you retire. It sounds clean, simple, responsible. But these days, more retirees are walking into their golden years w...
I’ve kept a “to-do” list on a phone app for as long as I can remember. While I was working Monday-Friday, the majority of the tasks on my list were attempted over the weekend. I did ...
Hi everyone! I'm new here and really happy to join this community. I'm not from the U.S., but I’ve always been curious about retirement life here. What surprised you the most after retiring? Was...
I’m planning on retiring after my birthday near the beginning of next year so I’ve got less than a year to go, hopefully. I am finding joy at work in realizing it’s the last time I&r...
Surprise! Fritz here. I know I said I was retiring from full-time blogging, but we’ve just started a two-month home expansion project (a 700 sq ft addition), and our house […] The post My...
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....