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Anyone experience work stress flashbacks after retiring?

Now a few weeks in - some of the near misses, full on disasters or politically inane stressful situations are coming back to me. When I was working I had to just carry on and set that stuff aside. May...

reddit.com Sep 30 2023

Lessons Learned in Retiring Abroad

March 29, 2023 — If you have seen the ads from International Living and other companies you would think paradise awaits you in a sun-soaked tropical paradise. According to the claims, all you ne...

topretirements.com Mar 27 2023

Guidance for retiring at 55

I am a teacher and can retire at 55. If I retire at 55, I can start getting my pension (about 45% of my salary because I am retiring before my 30 years of service). I’ve read that I cannot start...

reddit.com Mar 25 2023

Why People Return To Work After Retiring

So many people are working after they’ve retired. Are they on to something? And is it something you don’t want to miss out on?...

forbes.com Mar 15 2023

The Unspoken Risks of NOT Retiring Early

[Editor's Note: If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that burnout is the No. 1 threat to your financial plan and that it could cost you millions of dollars in future wealth. That’s why...

whitecoatinvestor.com Feb 08 2023

Retiring after raising children--2.0

There was a recent post in which the Redditor asked how people could accumulate enough money to retire while also raising children. In response, a lot of people posted strategic and tactical ways to s...

reddit.com Feb 08 2023

Retiring and social security?

Retirees of reddit I'm trying to help my mother find some info. My mother is planning on retiring this year at 68 from her job. So if she starts collecting her social security now it's a certain amoun...

reddit.com Feb 04 2023

Retiring Right

There’s retiring, and then there’s retiring. It’s a simple (if not easy) enough matter to quit your job and live ... Read more...

physicianonfire.com Feb 03 2023

Question retiring at 70 in the US

My father has been confused about the SSA retirement paycheck process. He just passed 70 in October 2022 and was debating on retiring now. He told me that he read that he can take 6 months' pay upfron...

reddit.com Feb 02 2023

Retiring during recession

I’m planning on retiring this year at 65. Besides inflation, what else should I be concerned with about retiring during a recession? submitted by /u/Tb182kaci[visit reddit] [comments]...

reddit.com Jan 22 2023

Retiring to Another State? Here’s What You Need to Know

November 22, 2022 — So you’ve done your research and found the best town and state for your retirement – great! But before you pull that trigger, here is one last checklist to go ove...

topretirements.com Nov 23 2022

Retiring Early: Effect On Social Security Benefits

Retiring early means lower average earnings for calculating Social Security benefits. However, once you reach the second bend point, you aren't losing much. I show you how to see when you will reach t...

thefinancebuff.com May 28 2019

Do we NEED a retirement plan, or not so much

Hi, my wife and I will be retiring in a few months (her), and about 1 year (me), when we turn 65. We have our retirement money with a company you'll criticize me about. It's less than $1M, but enough ...

reddit.com Oct 24 2026

Private Dental Plans after retirement

I'm retiring (M62) at the end of this year and believe I've figured out my ACA health insurance coverage, which should cost me $0 per month if I'm understanding everything correctly. What I haven't fi...

reddit.com Oct 15 2026

Are you busy now that you’re retired?

I’ve heard from a number of retirees (not all) that they are busier now than when they were working. For these people, they say that it’s stuff they WANT to do now, which wasn’t true before, and that ...

reddit.com Oct 12 2026

Self Funding a Long-Term Care Insurance Plan

I am retiring at the end of this year. My partner and I both have pre-existing conditions making a Long-Term Care (LTC) insurance policy unaffordable, so I have decided to fund one on my own. Has anyo...

reddit.com Oct 12 2026

Notified my boss 2 days ago - 6 months left to work.

As the title says. I talked to my boss on Friday, let him know I'd be retiring at the end of March. It's amazing how much weight is lifted by making it official. I've been planning that date for 6 mon...

reddit.com Oct 05 2026

Part Time Consulting Post Retirement

Looking for wisdom for retirement. Looking at retiring around 60 years old. Will have pension, 401k (roth and traditional), and funds in a brokerage account that should be plenty enough. Pension and S...

reddit.com Sep 15 2026

Downsizing: next steps- renting or smaller home?

On another thread someone mentioned selling their large home upon retiring and using the proceeds to rent an apartment. I've also seen posts of people selling their larger home and purchasing a condo,...

reddit.com Sep 12 2026

Did you retire or just take a sabbatical?

From what I’ve seen firsthand since retiring, there seems to be an interesting divide after the initial “this feels like a vacation” stage wears off. Some people stay fully retired. They may travel, p...

reddit.com Sep 07 2026

Retirement at 60 with 5 year pension

At the end of the year, I am retiring at 60 (wife retired last year). We have a 5 year pension that starts in January and essentially replaces my income. We have always lived below our means and will ...

reddit.com Sep 07 2026

How much extra after bill is enough?

Considering retiring next year. After bills we're looking at roughly $900 to $1,000 "extra" cash each month. VA, SS, 401k distribution and pensions are the income streams. Bill include setting aside f...

reddit.com Sep 03 2026

The Wealthy Barber retires

David Chilton is retiring at 65 after four decades in personal finance. He shares why he’s stepping back and what comes next. The post The Wealthy Barber retires appeared first on MoneySense.

moneysense.ca Aug 20 2026

Mistakes/regrets that you realized after you retired?

61M here. Thinking of retiring in the next 2 to 4 years. Just wondering if there were any mistakes/regrets that you wish you had taken into account in hindsight about retirement. Honestly, I’m not int...

reddit.com Aug 20 2026

Anyone retire and go back to college (overseas)?

I'm considering retiring in a few years at 60 and pursuing a masters at a public university in Italy or France. Possibly a degree in international development, environmental risk assessment, etc. that...

reddit.com Aug 15 2026

Boss called a meeting about future goals

I was really struggling with when to tell my boss (and friend) of 19 years that I was planning on retiring at the beginning of January.. and then he called a meeting to talk about future goals and a p...

reddit.com Jul 31 2026

Psychological Debriefing for Retirement

Hi all. I'm retiring in Feb 2027 and thinking about the how big the change from decades of everyday professional work life to the forever weekend. There's quite a few hobbies, physical activities and ...

reddit.com Jun 28 2026

Retired Couples & Household Chores

I wanted to ask this community how retired couples handle chores. I was a stay at home mother. I cooked, cleaned, laundry, etc. My husband is retiring next year. I’m starting to get overwhelmed with k...

reddit.com Jun 21 2026

How Much Will Healthcare Cost You in Retirement?

Healthcare may be one of the largest expenses you’ll face in retirement. According to Fidelity, a 65-year-old retiring today may spend an average of $172,500 on healthcare costs throughout retirement,...

401kmaneuver.com Jun 16 2026

Retirement-2 years in as of June 1

Me, M/67, wife F/67 (her Bday is August, mine Sept). She is retiring as of next Friday. I retired June 1, 2024. So far, so good. I highly recommend retirement! The money is working. The stock market i...

reddit.com Jun 12 2026

Not the way I expected the wife to agree

Have been talking with my (59) wife (54) about retiring at 60. She's been rightfully a bit apprehensive even after reviewing our accounts with 2 fiduciaries. Thursday evening I experienced chest press...

reddit.com Jun 01 2026

I pulled the trigger, July 3rd will be my last day.

I just informed my manager that I'll be retiring July 3rd. Pretty exciting. The plan has been afoot for a while now, but I needed to let them know. I've tested the numbers, I've created my fund for th...

reddit.com May 12 2026

A week to go and I can’t sleep

I am retiring at the end of next week. Looking forward to it, and I’m well prepared both financially and socially. But for some reason, I find myself very stressed out! I’m waking up every morning aro...

reddit.com May 08 2026

Question about paying off mortgage. Advice appreciated.

I am considering retiring in a couple of years. I have 4.780% $125K mortgage that matures at the end of 2033. Should I: Pay off the principal in full now and bank what I would pay monthly. Wait to pay...

reddit.com May 06 2026

I just want to plan for the first Few Months...

We are retiring next year. I want to start going to the gym together, join a wine club, go to the parks (we live in Orlando), Staycation for a while, build a garden.. etc. When I ask my husband what h...

reddit.com May 03 2026