Retirement for Beginners

Category: Retirement

Retirement can be the best time of your life

  • Never Stop Learning After Retiring – and Probably Live Longer

    Never Stop Learning After Retiring – and Probably Live Longer

    eucmmmmy

    Many people think retirement is the end of learning. After all, you have spent decades juggling jobs, kids, taxes, and the occasional home repair disaster involving duct tape and prayer. I figured once I clocked out for good, I could finally relax, no more deadlines, no more instructions, and definitely no more pop quizzes. But Read more

  • The Best and Worst Parts of Getting Older

    The Best and Worst Parts of Getting Older

    eucmmmmy

    There’s something oddly liberating about getting older. Maybe it’s the way I no longer feel the need to impress anyone. Or the way I can wear short pants to dinner and nobody questions it. But getting older — especially in retirement — is a mixed bag. Some days I feel like I’ve got the whole Read more

  • The Most Critical Planning Steps to Take Before Retiring

    The Most Critical Planning Steps to Take Before Retiring

    eucmmmmy

    I still remember the day I officially retired. There wasn’t a marching band, no confetti cannon, not even a cupcake in sight. It was quiet, oddly anticlimactic—and yet, in a strange way, completely perfect. It felt like taking a deep breath after holding it in for forty years. Retirement didn’t hit me all at once. Read more

  • Retirement Life Hacks: How to Save Time and Money Without Clipping Coupons

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    When I first stepped into retirement, I thought I’d just relax, maybe sip some lemonade on the porch while the savings account magically stretched itself out like it had an elastic waistband. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. That realization prompted me to get creative. I wasn’t ready to live off stale crackers and warm tap water Read more

  • Retiring Abroad? What You Need to Know About Taxes, Visas, and Healthcare

    eucmmmmy

    Retiring abroad is one of those ideas that seems as dreamy as it is daring. I remember the first time I seriously considered it. I was sitting in my backyard, sweating through another summer power bill and wondering if there was somewhere in the world where the utility costs were cheaper, the views were better, Read more

  • Classic Retirement Talking Points That Keep You Laughing

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    I’ve been retired long enough now that I can confidently say two things: First, I no longer know what day it is, and second, I don’t particularly care. Retirement has this funny way of messing with your internal calendar, and honestly, I’ve never been happier to be confused between Wednesday and Saturday. They both feel Read more

  • Unlocking New Skills in Retirement: Because Learning Doesn’t Retire When We Do

    eucmmmmy

    I always thought that when I finally retired, I’d just be content to relax with a good book, sip coffee (or a beer) on the porch, and maybe take up gardening or some other peaceful hobby. But after the first few months of doing, well, nothing too mentally demanding, I started to feel a little Read more

  • Seniors need to be aware of scams in retirement

    eucmmmmy

    As someone who has spent a good amount of time researching and writing about retirement, I’ve come across countless stories of people falling victim to online scams. It’s heartbreaking to hear how retirees, who have spent a lifetime building their savings, are targeted by scammers looking for an easy payday. The truth is, online fraudsters Read more

  • Downsizing in Retirement: Is It the Right Move for You?

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    Downsizing in retirement is a big decision, and it’s not always an easy one. After years of building a home and filling it with memories, the thought of moving to a smaller space can be overwhelming. But it can also be liberating—lower expenses, less maintenance, and even a fresh start in a new location. Don’t Read more

  • Retirement dilemma -how long must I keep working?

    eucmmmmy

    So how long must I keep working? That is the question that almost all pre-retirees ask themselves. I struggled over that question as well, being one of the many people who have been in the same job for many years and really couldn’t wait to do something else. But what if money wasn’t the real Read more